Why Own Water Dancer Designs Turquoise Jewelry and Art?
Water Dancer Designs is dedicated to creating exceptional jewelry pieces made of genuine turquoise, variscite and various gemstones that reflect our passion for quality, creativity, and beauty. Most of the turquoise and variscite stones were collected in Nevada, and others were purchased from reputable dealers. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.
In addition to the turquoise and variscite listed on this website, we’ve incorporated a number of other beautiful and unique gemstones from around the world.
Explore our stunning collection of genuine Nevada turquoise and other fine gemstone jewelry, crafted with passion in the USA.
Gemstone of the People
For thousands of years turquoise jewelry has been a fashion statement and believed to have healing and protective powers. It is a semi-precious stone that personifies the person who bought it. Sometimes the opinions about what turquoise sources are the best and which grade is the rarest have more to do with culture, tradition, and opinion than the actual rarity of the gemstone itself. Turquoise is one of the only gemstones that parallel life, culture, people, and nature in variety and opinions. There is no other gemstone in the world that has been so uniquely intertwined in so many of the world’s cultures.
Featured Turquoise & Gemstone Jewelry
Pilot Mountain Turquoise Pendant 002
Authentic turquoise from Pilot Mountain in Nevada.
Total Weight: 34 grams
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted. The stones have been collected by hand from varies Nevada turquoise mines and out-in-on-the-open-range. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for strength and durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
White Horse Pendant 002
Authentic White Horse Howlite.
Total Weight: 18 grams
All of our handmade jewelry designs are one of a kind. The stone in this piece is Howlite from the USA that we call White Horse. A large howlite stone was given to me by a lapidary expert. This particular howlite had the most amazing black and brown matrix of any other howlite I have come across. So with this stone I was able to create a number of beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Sometime referred as “White Buffalo” or “White Turquoise”, howlite is a creamy white calcium borosilicate hydroxide with more of grey erratic veining. It does not have the same mineral properties as turquoise. The grey matrix is, however, a differentiating marker that makes it a different stone.
White howlite carries a whole host of healing properties that help to soothe the mind, the body and the spirit.
Care: Like turquoise, howlite is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
White Horse Necklace 006
Authentic White Horse Howlite with a Navajo Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace.
Navajo Sterling Silver 5 MM 22″ pearl Necklace
Total Weight: 23 grams (Without Necklace)
This beautiful piece of White Horse is showcased with a hand-stamped backing. The Bail has a small piece of copper solder into it for contrast.
All of our handmade jewelry designs are one of a kind. The stone in this piece is Howlite from the USA that we call White Horse. A large howlite stone was given to me by a lapidary expert. This particular howlite had the most amazing black and brown matrix of any other howlite I have come across. So with this stone I was able to create a number of beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Sometime referred as “White Buffalo” or “White Turquoise”, howlite is a creamy white calcium borosilicate hydroxide with more of grey erratic veining. It does not have the same mineral properties as turquoise. The grey matrix is, however, a differentiating marker that makes it a different stone.
White howlite carries a whole host of healing properties that help to soothe the mind, the body and the spirit.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
Care: Like turquoise, howlite is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
Candelaria Hills Turquoise Pendant 009
Authentic turquoise from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
Total Weight: 13 grams
This little gem exhibits all the blues you’d find in the ocean. Set in sterling silver and the bail is hand stamped with a horse and other markings to give this piece a truly unique look.
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted.
*Some of the turquoise stones on this website have been stabilized for durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Blue Apatite Pendant 003
Authentic Blue Apatite and American Turquoise Pendant
This piece of blue apatite was given to me from a member of the San Diego Lapidary Club. Since I am drawn to the color blue in all shades, I decide to cut and polish this beautiful stone. Set in sterling silver, this large and blue piece should be added to anyone’s jewelry collection. And it is a “One of a kind” piece.
Total Weight: 21 grams
Set in sterling silver.
Care: Like many softer stones great care should be taken with blue apatite and turquoise gems. Avoid cosmetics, lotions and/or chemicals. Use a soft cloth and water to clean the stone. A silver cloth can be used on the silver portion of the piece.
Blue Apatite Pendant 002
Authentic Blue Apatite Pendant
This piece of blue apatite was given to me from a member of the San Diego Lapidary Club. Since I am drawn to the color blue in all shades, I decide to cut and polish this beautiful stone. Set in sterling silver, the bail is hand stamped with a horse and sun.
Total Weight: 20 grams
Care: Like many softer stones great care should be taken with blue apatite gems. Avoid cosmetics, lotions and/or chemicals. Use a soft cloth and water to clean the stone. A silver cloth can be used on the silver portion of the piece.
Toiyabe Range Turquoise Pendant 006
Authentic turquoise from the Toiyabe Range near Austin, Nevada.
Total Weight: 15 grams
This light blue turquoise stone with a hint of green is from the Toiyabe Range in Nevada. Set in sterling silver, the silver bail is hand stamped with free-form unique designs.
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted. The stones have been collected by hand from varies Nevada turquoise mines and out-in-on-the-open-range. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for strength and durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Candelaria Hills Turquoise Pendant 012
Authentic blue turquoise from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
Total Weight: 22.3 grams
*Some of the turquoise stones on this website have been stabilized for durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
White Horse Pendant 009
Authentic White Horse Howlite Pendant
Total Weight: 17 grams
All of our handmade jewelry designs are one of a kind. The stone in this piece is Howlite from the USA that we call White Horse. A large howlite stone was given to me by a lapidary expert. This particular howlite had the most amazing black and brown matrix of any other howlite I have come across. So with this stone I was able to create a number of beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Sometime referred as “White Buffalo” or “White Turquoise”, howlite is a creamy white calcium borosilicate hydroxide with more of grey erratic veining. It does not have the same mineral properties as turquoise. The grey matrix is, however, a differentiating marker that makes it a different stone.
White howlite carries a whole host of healing properties that help to soothe the mind, the body and the spirit.
Care: Like turquoise, howlite is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
White Horse Pendant 007
Authentic White Horse Howlite Pendant
Total Weight: 22.5 grams
All of our handmade jewelry designs are one of a kind. The stone in this piece is Howlite from the USA that we call White Horse. A large howlite stone was given to me by a lapidary expert. This particular howlite had the most amazing black and brown matrix of any other howlite I have come across. So with this stone I was able to create a number of beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Sometime referred as “White Buffalo” or “White Turquoise”, howlite is a creamy white calcium borosilicate hydroxide with more of grey erratic veining. It does not have the same mineral properties as turquoise. The grey matrix is, however, a differentiating marker that makes it a different stone.
White howlite carries a whole host of healing properties that help to soothe the mind, the body and the spirit.
Care: Like turquoise, howlite is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
American Turquoise Pendant 006
Authentic American Turquoise Pendant
Total Weight: 9.6 grams
The pieces of turquoise was purchased from a “old timer” lapidary guy from San Diego. He was downsizing his inventory and sold me a box of different turquoise cabs that he swore were all from the American Southwest. Since I can’t pinpoint exactly where these pieces of turquoise are from, I just call them American Turquoise. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful piece that should be added to anyone’s turquoise jewelry collection. And it is a “One of a kind” piece.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for strength and durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Canderlaria Hills Turquoise Pendant 020
Authentic turquoise from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
Total Weight: 22 grams
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted. The stones have been collected by hand from varies Nevada turquoise mines and out-in-the-open. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.
The silversmith is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Canderlaria Hills Turquoise Pendant 023
Authentic turquoise from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
Total Weight: 19.23 grams
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted. The stones have been collected by hand from varies Nevada turquoise mines and out-in-the-open. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.
The silversmith is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for durability.
Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Gem Silica Pendant 003
Authentic Gem Silica with Confetti Chrysocolla.
Total Weight: 24.5 grams
Set in sterling silver with a hand-stamped bail.
Gem Silica
Gem silica is a bluish green to greenish blue variety of chalcedony often resembling the color of tropical ocean waters. Like turquoise, Gem slica receives its vivid color from the presence of copper. Other names this stone is often known as are “chrysocolla chalcedony” or “gem silica chrysocolla.”
Gem silica is the most valuable variety of chalcedony and can be more expensive than turquoise. It is rarely seen in jewelry as the stone is rare, costly, and the supply is limited. It is typically found in copper-rich areas, with the most significant deposits being located in Arizona, USA, Mexico, and Peru.
Wild Horse Earrings 002
Authentic Wild Horse Jasper Earrings.
This beautiful, colorful stone is called Wild Horse Jasper. It gets its name from its similarity to the spotted and dappled layers of wild horses. It is also known as Wild Horse Magnesite, alluding to its mineral composition.
The most unmistakable element of Wild Horse Jasper is its complex design. These patterns can take on different structures, like mottled spots, streaming lines, and intricate web-like designs. Each piece is totally unique, making it a favorite for jewelry and art projects.
It was discovered in the mid-90’s near the Globe copper mine in the Gila wilderness area of southern Arizona and only comes from there. This stone was purchased from a reputable dealer at the Reno Gem Show.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
Care: Like turquoise, Wild Horse jasper is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
Learn more about Wild Horse Jasper.
Cotton Candy Agate Pendant 007
Rare Cotton Candy Agate from Mexico
Total Weight: 15.9 grams
This rare piece of Cotton Candy Agate comes from Mexico. It is a relatively newcomer to the lapidary scene and is rapidly gaining popularity. The colorful pink jasper along with light pink and cream colored chalcedony is what gives this stone its savory name.
Set in sterling silver.
Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its name comes from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first found. Usually banded in layers, or stripes, some varieties have “eye” markings, or specks of color. Called the earth rainbow, the concentric bands of Agate form in nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.
The agate stone provides strength, emotional stability, and a sense of peace and calm.
Variscite Pendant 001
Authentic Variscite Pendant
Natures Turquoise without the Copper.
Total Weight: 15.4 grams
Variscite is a beautifully colored semi-precious gemstone of many names. Once the lowly cousin to turquoise, variscite is now highly prized, and prices are climbing. Along with the large variscite stone are two genuine American turquoise. The variscite was hand collected from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
Care: Like turquoise, variscite is a porous stone and one should avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat, which can cause the color of the stone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.
Wild Horse Jasper Pendant 001
Authentic Wild Horse Jasper Pendant.
This beautiful, colorful stone is called Wild Horse Jasper. It gets its name from its similarity to the spotted and dappled layers of wild horses. It is also known as Wild Horse Magnesite, alluding to its mineral composition.
The most unmistakable element of Wild Horse Jasper is its complex design. These patterns can take on different structures, like mottled spots, streaming lines, and intricate web-like designs. Each piece is totally unique, making it a favorite for jewelry and art projects.
Wild Horse Jasper was discovered in the mid-90’s near the Globe copper mine in the Gila wilderness area of southern Arizona and only comes from there. This stone was purchased from a reputable dealer at the Reno Gem Show.
The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.
Care: Like turquoise, wild horse jasper is a porous stone and should be handled with care. Keep this piece away from chemicals, lotions, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the stone and silver.
Learn more about Wild Horse Jasper.
Cotton Candy Agate Necklace 008
Rare Cotton Candy Agate from Mexico
Total Weight: 16 grams (without chain)
This rare piece of Cotton Candy Agate comes from Mexico. It is a relatively newcomer to the lapidary scene and is rapidly gaining popularity. The colorful pink jasper along with light pink and cream colored chalcedony is what gives this stone its savory name.
Set in sterling silver.
20″ Sterling silver rope chain.
Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its name comes from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first found. Usually banded in layers, or stripes, some varieties have “eye” markings, or specks of color. Called the earth rainbow, the concentric bands of Agate form in nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.
The agate stone provides strength, emotional stability, and a sense of peace and calm.
Spirit of the Blue Stone
Besides turquoise being the birthstone of December, it is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcome illness. The Navajo believe that wearing turquoise will bring favor with the gods.
Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago.
Turquoise Color
The natural color of turquoise – shades of blue and green – is courtesy of Mother Nature.
Mineral Properties of Turquoise
Turquoise generally forms near the surface and made up of hydrated phosphates of copper and aluminum. The most common and largest-producing areas of turquoise are generally located within, near, or above copper and gold deposits.
The Future of American Turquoise
Knowing the mineral properties of turquoise (usually found near copper and/or gold deposits) the future of turquoise is in question. Numerous turquoise mines, especially in the Southwest, have been either been mined out or have been taken over by large mining corporations interested in the copper or gold deposits. With the demand for copper, which is used in so many products we rely on every day, and the increase in the value of gold, turquoise is becoming a by-product for these more valuable minerals.
Invest in American Turquoise
No one can predict the future, but it makes sense to own something of value that may not be here in the coming years. Though you can buy turquoise from foreign countries like China, Mexico or Iran, it won’t have the same attributes as the American turquoise, which symbolizes our Wild West and Native American heritages.