Cuttlefish Cast Cross Pendant with Royston Turquoise

Discover timeless elegance with our handcrafted Cuttlefish Cast Royston Turquoise Cross Pendant. The rich, earthy hues of Royston turquoise are beautifully showcased in this unique piece. Whether you’re drawn to its Southwestern charm or appreciate its natural beauty, this pendant is a symbol of faith and style. Crafted with care, it’s a wearable work of art that transcends trends. Explore our collection and embrace the spirit of Royston turquoise.

This pendant is made by Dave using turquoise that we dug out of this earth in Tonapah, NV.  That is the only place in the world where Royston is found.  We also use only sterling silver on all our pieces.

Cuttlefish casting is a process for making unique pieces that you dream up.  Dave takes 2 sides of cuttlefish bone and sands them perfectly flat.  He then takes 1 side and carves whatever he’s imagining into it.  Sometimes, he makes bezels beforehand and sticks those into the carving where they will eventually hold a stone.  He then wires them together with the carved side up against the flat side.  There is a “pour hole” that’s called a sprew in the top of the cuttlefish and that’s where you pour your melted silver.  We heat up the silver to 1760*F and then pour it into the top of the mold.  Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t.  The molds are a one-shot deal so you always hope they turn out.  He then works them up by cutting off any little “spills” from the sides of the item, polishing it, “blacking” it if it needs it, making a bail for a chain or strand, and then you have the finished product.