Nothing sets off sky blue genuine turquoise like the brilliance of sterling silver. These stunning sterling silver eagle feather and turquoise earrings captivate the spirit of the southwest. Each post earring has two hand cut turquoise stones measuring 1/4” x 1/4”, set in their own individual bezel and wrapped with braided sterling silver. Hanging below the gems, are two shimmering sterling silver eagle feathers, one measuring 1 1/2” x 1/4”, and the second measuring 1” x 1/4”, the total length measures 2 1/4”. Each piece is individually crafted by Pueblo Indians from the Four Corners area and backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. In a version of a local legend, it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert and whenever he stopped to rest his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.