{"title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sonoran-gold-turquoise-rings","title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise comes from the Campitos mining region in Sonora, Mexico, known for producing vibrant blue‑to‑green turquoise with golden matrix and high natural clarity. Unlike many types of turquoise that form in solid veins, Sonoran Gold often develops as nugget‑like masses within clay deposits, which is why the stones show such striking two‑tone color shifts and clean, polished surfaces. Its mix of mint green, teal, and sky blue is one of the most recognizable color signatures in modern turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise has long been honored by many Native peoples of the Southwest as a stone connected to sky, water, and protection — a reminder of harmony between the natural elements. Sonoran Gold reflects that same bright, life‑affirming quality, but with a unique mineral fingerprint created by the copper‑rich soils of northern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size 8 - SG - Marco Begay - Handmade by Navajo silversmith Marco Begay, son of renowned artist Jimmy Begay and brother to award‑winning jeweler Vernon Begay. 2.5 x 1.5 in setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lifted Realm","offers":[{"title":"Size 8","offer_id":48442476527831,"sku":null,"price":709.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6296\/4183\/files\/IMG_3059.jpg?v=1775085116"},{"product_id":"sonoran-gold-turquoise-necklaces","title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise Pendants","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise comes from the Campitos mining region of Sonora, Mexico, where it forms as nugget‑like masses in clay, creating its signature blue‑to‑green color shifts and golden matrix. This material is prized for its clarity, vibrant two‑tone hues, and the way each stone naturally polishes into smooth, high‑grade pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Native peoples of the Southwest have long viewed turquoise as a symbol of sky, water, and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 - Pendant - SG - Ken \u0026amp;amp; Mary Bill are a Navajo husband‑and‑wife silversmith team known for their KM hallmark and more than 5 decades of traditional deep‑stamp sterling silverwork. 3.5 x 1 in. Bale .75 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 - Lapis \u0026amp; SG - 2.75 x 1.5 in - .5 in bale - Made in the Usa \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lifted Realm","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":48442631160023,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":48442631192791,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6296\/4183\/files\/IMG_3064.jpg?v=1775169018"},{"product_id":"white-buffalo-turquoise-pendants","title":"White Buffalo \u0026 turquoise Pendants","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Genuine natural turquoise paired with White Buffalo\u003cbr\u003e• Bold two‑stone contrast: deep blue vs. crisp black‑and‑white\u003cbr\u003e• White Buffalo from Tonopah, Nevada (calcite–quartz with black chert)\u003cbr\u003e• High‑grade turquoise with strong color and matrix character\u003cbr\u003e• Sterling silver craftsmanship (Navajo on piece 1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants pair vibrant turquoise with striking White Buffalo, creating a dramatic two‑stone composition built on natural contrast. The turquoise brings saturated blue and green tones, while the White Buffalo shows its signature crisp black‑and‑white chert patterning from the Tonopah, Nevada region. Together, the stones create a clean visual dialogue — color against monochrome, fluid matrix against sharp pattern. One piece is crafted by Navajo silversmith Gilbert Nez in sterling silver, while the second is an imported sterling setting with a taller, elongated profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Lifted Realm, this pairing represents duality in perfect balance — sky and stone, color and shadow, movement and stillness. Turquoise carries the medicine of protection and truth‑speaking, while White Buffalo brings clarity, grounding, and the energy of walking a straight path. Worn together, they feel like a shield and a compass: bold, steady, and unmistakably powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pendant 1: Sonoran Gold Turquoise \u0026amp; White Buffalo, Gilbert Nez (Navajo), 2.25 x 1 in, 0.5 in bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Pendant 2: Hachita Turquoise \u0026amp; White Buffalo, 2.75 x 1.25 in, imported, 0.3 in bale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lifted Realm","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":48443262107863,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":48443262140631,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6296\/4183\/files\/IMG_3110.jpg?v=1775097023"},{"product_id":"sonoran-gold-turquoise-necklace","title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise Three Sisters Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise — bright greens + blues with golden matrix\u003cbr\u003e• Three flower‑cluster formations — connected + freely moving\u003cbr\u003e• Solid .925 sterling silver with braided paperclip chain\u003cbr\u003e• Adjustable 14–22 inches with lobster clasp\u003cbr\u003e• Silver setting spans 4 inches across  \u003cbr\u003e• Made in the USA — artisan crafted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sterling silver necklace features three clusters of Sonoran Gold turquoise arranged like blooming desert flowers, each one connected yet free to move as you do. The center cluster drops slightly lower, giving the piece a soft lariat feel without being a true lariat. The braided silver paperclip chain adds texture and strength, adjustable from 14 to 22 inches for layering or statement wear. With 4 inches of turquoise across the front, this is a bold, fluid, high‑quality piece that sits beautifully on the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three Sisters is a traditional symbol in many Native American cultures representing corn, beans, and squash—three crops that grow stronger together than they do alone. Corn provides the structure, beans climb and return nutrients to the soil, and squash spreads across the ground to protect the roots, creating a living system of balance and support. Because of this interdependence, the Three Sisters came to symbolize harmony, family unity, protection, and the way each part of life strengthens the others. In jewelry and art, three stones or three figures often echo this teaching, representing the balance of body, mind, and spirit, or the strength of three forces working as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise comes from the Sonora region of northern Mexico, near the Arizona border, where small‑scale miners pull pockets of bright green‑to‑blue turquoise with that signature golden matrix. The mine is active but limited, producing in small batches depending on weather, access, and the desert itself. There’s a lively, sun‑kissed energy to Sonoran Gold — it feels like warm canyon walls and blooming desert plants after rain. This is the kind of turquoise that wakes you up from the inside, reminding you to move with color, courage, and a little bit of wildness. In Lifted work, turquoise is used for protection, truth‑speaking, and keeping your energy clean and aligned as you step into your day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lifted Realm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48601231982807,"sku":null,"price":959.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6296\/4183\/files\/IMG_4846.jpg?v=1778551144"},{"product_id":"sonoran-gold-turquoise-earrings","title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise Stud Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise — circle cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• 3 stones per earring — studs. Movement and sway between silver settings \u003cbr\u003e• Solid .925 sterling silver  \u003cbr\u003e• Made in the USA — artisan crafted\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 2 × 0.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese earrings feature three round Sonoran Gold cabochons on each side, arranged in a clean stud‑to‑dangle design that moves lightly with you. The stones show that signature Sonoran Gold look — bright greens and blues with warm golden matrix — set in sterling silver for a crisp, modern finish. At 2 × 0.5 inches, they’re lightweight, easy to wear, and full of color without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise comes from the Sonora region of northern Mexico, near the Arizona border, where small‑scale miners pull pockets of turquoise that form in nugget‑like clusters inside the host rock — rounded, natural growths that give this material its soft, organic shapes and golden matrix. The mine is active but limited, producing in small seasonal batches. This is the kind of turquoise that brightens your whole field — like catching a warm breeze that reminds you you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. 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