\\ THE ACHIEVEMENT

Turquoise has been central to Native American and Southwestern jewelry for centuries. Today, the Southwestern area of the United States continues to provide the finest turquoise in the world, much of it coming from the enormous Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona. This model celebrates the ingenuity of Native American and Southwestern jewelers, who remain the world's leading experts on turquoise, and whose "backing" techniques revolutionized and enabled this material's use in jewelry.

\\ THE MATERIAL

This model features a piece of turquoise inlaid into the frame.

\\ CHARITABLE COMPONENT

For every pair of sunglasses sold, we donate $10 to organizations working to support Native American students, and expand educational opportunities for Native American communities.

For more information on the specific charities associated with each model, please see our Concept page.