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Turquoise (Fox; rare; old stock) – Turquoise has been mined in Lander County, Nevada since prehistoric times. The Fox Turquoise Mine location was known to Native Americans in the area for centuries, but the first official claim was filed in 1914. Fox eventually became Nevada’s most productive mine with an output of 500,000 pounds of turquoise under the Fox, Green Tree, Smith, and Whitehorse names. The mine ceased production in the 1990s but remains renowned for its impressive turquoise quality and diverse color palette which ranges from bright blues to greens and features a dark brown to black matrix. Fox Turquoise is highly collectible due to its scarcity. Turquoise is one of December’s birthstones and considered a sacred and protective stone around the world.
Swarovski Crystal (Austria; vintage) – Swarovski was founded in 1895 following Daniel Swarovski’s invention of the world’s first electric-powered crystal cutting machine and lexicon of crystal cuts that produced a new level of crystal clarity. After viewing the Northern Lights, he partnered with Dior to create his famous Aurora Borealis, or AB, coating, a very thin layer of gold applied to half of a crystal’s facets to create an iridescent, shimmering effect. Today, Swarovski Crystals provide the sparkle for Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concerts, most notably with 250,000 crystals on Beyonce’s red catsuit (Cowboy Carter Tour) and more than 5,000 on Taylor Swift’s guitar (Eras Tour), now housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.
Sterling Silver – Silver is considered a precious metal and, because of its durability, a tangible representation of lasting love and family bonds. It is also believed to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical well-being by promoting inner peace, alleviating stress and anxiety, and warding off negative energy. Wearing or carrying sterling silver serves as a personal talisman, enhancing one's inner strength and resilience. Silver is given as a 25th anniversary gift.