Description
Huge 5” pin. (13cm)
Securely + stylishly fasten your keys to your belt loops or bag strap, close a loose knit shawl or blanket wrap around your shoulders or pin through the button hole of your favourite denim jacket..
Hand stamped sterling silver 925 + genuine Sleeping Beauty turquoise sun detail, inspired by vintage Navajo horse blanket pins.
The pin is of lovely sturdy quality with a trusted spring. It has a brushed antique silver finish and is made from nickel plated brass which very closely resembles the sterling detail (a solid silver pin would not have anywhere near the strength of a brass pin and would not hold it’s spring).
Sleeping Beauty turquoise boasts a rich blue shade that’s clear and vibrant like the expansive skies of the American West. The stone is said to have acquired its name from the mountain where it was mined as it resembles a sleeping woman laying on her back with arms crossed. This mine has unfortunately been closed to turquoise mining since August 2012 and therefore Sleeping Beauty turquoise is now very much sought after and pieces made with this stone will only gain in value.
Stone size- 13mm diameter (approx). Please note that each stone is different in shape, with some being rounder than others. The stone you receive may be a ‘quirky’ abstract round.
Size- 13cm x 2.7cm (5” x 1”)
(Please note- due to the size of the pin it’s point will damage any close weave knit fabrics)
STONES-
I source all my stones from a small selection of knowledgeable and reputable dealers and mines.
-All the silver within this piece has been hand-aged to give an old-time heirloom look.
PACKING- Pin will be sent in a etched wood gift box featuring a Knight Mills original design.
SHIPPING-Price includes tracked postage Worldwide.
-Your item regardless of location will be sent on an insured service and will require a signature on delivery.
Overseas customers, please note that you are liable for any import duties and taxes incurred on your item.
All my silver pieces are very limited, should the item you choose be out of stock at the time of ordering please contact me to discuss options. As the stones and beads within this piece are natural and hand cut, please expect slight variation in shade and shape. Traditional jewellery making techniques are used to make all pieces- piercing, shaping, stamping, soldering, stone setting and polishing etc are all done by me and by hand. No mass made cookie cut production here. Each piece will be different to the next and this is what makes every piece unique. I have an ever changing supply of stones and therefore custom orders are possible. Prices vary due to the carat, type and rarity of the stone, also due to the amount and weight of sterling used in each piece
