- Natural Arizona Kingman Turquoise Nuggets: Approximately 14.5mm long
- Hand-Knotted
- 24k Gold Vermeil Accent Beads
- 14k Spring Ring Clasp
- Necklace Length: 33 inches (approx. 16.5 inches doubled)
The KINGMAN TURQUOISE Mine is one of (if not the) oldest and highest producing mine in Arizona. Native Americans found the mine over 1000 years ago. It is famous for both its sky blue turquoise on one side of the mine and its green turquoise on the other side (via Turquoise Mountain). Its sky blue variant is the most expensive and sought after turquoise specimen, and the greener variant rivals Sleeping Beauty in value and demand.
TURQUOISE got its name from early trade routes - Europeans ended up getting the stone from the Turkish bazaars. Turquoise has been a prominent stone throughout most cultures for thousands of years. It is seen as a symbol of wisdom and nobility. This turquoise in particular has been stabilized to maintain its shape without crumbling.
