Oval Campitos turquoise set vertically on brushed silver ring, Us Size 7

Turquoise is said to be a protective stone and has been used for amulets since time immemorial. It’s said to promote spiritual attunement and to enhance communication. It is known as empathetic and balancing and to stimulate romantic love.

Campitos turquoise, mined in Mexico from the Pino Chueco and Cananea mines in Sonora, Campitos Turquoise was mined extensively in ancient times, with evidence of trade with Native American peoples.

A lovely, hard stone with beautiful color, Campitos is a favorite for jewelry artisans.The mine as we know it today has been producing since the 1980's. Campito in Spanish is a derivative of the word “campo”, meaning “field” or “countryside”.