Handmade Turquoise & Sterling Silver Jewelry
One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Inspired by Nature
Water Dancer Designs specializes in one-of-a-kind handmade sterling silver jewelry featuring genuine turquoise, variscite, White Buffalo stone, and other natural gemstones. Each piece reflects a passion for quality craftsmanship, creativity, and the natural beauty of gemstones.
Many of the turquoise, variscite and White Buffalo stones are personally collected from the deserts of Nevada, while other unique gemstones are carefully sourced from reputable dealers around the world. The rough stones are then cut, shaped, and polished into beautiful cabochons, revealing their distinctive colors, patterns, and natural character.
Explore our collection of genuine Nevada turquoise jewelry and handcrafted gemstone jewelry, proudly made in the USA.
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.
Candelaria Hills Turquoise Bracelet 003
Authentic turquoise from the Candelaria Hills in Nevada.
This beautiful authentic Candelaria Hills turquoise bracelet is a must for anyone’s turquoise jewelry. The large center piece stone is the classic Tiffany Blue color with a splatter of gray and black stones. The small side stones, which were purchased from a reliable rockhound, do resemble Sleeping Beauty turquoise which rarely has any blemishes on it. Though these small stones are genuine American Turquoise the exact location is unknown.
This sterling silver bracelet is easily adjustable to fit most wrists.
All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted.
Dimensions
Diameter: 5 1/2″
Gap Opening: 1.33″
Large Stone: 22.7mm x 19.8mm
Small Stones: 13.4mm x 9.2mm
*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.
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.
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.
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.
Cotton Candy Agate Pendant 005
Rare Cotton Candy Agate from Mexico
Total Weight: 19.7 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.
Turquoise Jewelry: A Gemstone Rich in History and Tradition
For thousands of years, turquoise has been treasured for its beautiful blue and green colors, cultural significance, and believed protective and healing properties. From ancient Persia to Native American traditions, turquoise jewelry has symbolized beauty, good fortune, strength, and a connection to nature.
As the traditional birthstone of December, turquoise remains one of the world’s most cherished gemstones. Its distinctive colors, ranging from brilliant sky blue to rich green, are influenced by its natural mineral composition. Each stone reveals unique colors, matrix patterns, and characteristics that make genuine turquoise jewelry truly one of a kind.
The Beauty and Rarity of American Turquoise
American turquoise, particularly from the historic mining districts of Nevada and the Southwest, is prized for its beautiful colors, distinctive matrix patterns, and rich mining heritage.
Many historic turquoise mines have closed, become depleted, or shifted their focus to more commercially valuable minerals such as copper and gold. As a result, turquoise from certain historic mines has become increasingly difficult to obtain.
At Water Dancer Designs, I appreciate the natural beauty and individuality of these remarkable stones, transforming them into one-of-a-kind handcrafted sterling silver jewelry.
