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Several turquoise necklaces, most American mined, some Mexican, all hand cut. I like using gem stones found USA, Canada , or Mexico. I have used imports from south seas and Europe. Never below b quality. Most my necklaces are one of a kind never repeated exactly the same. It's definitely what I would wear. I value my mom's input these days as we almost lost her so everything she says I listen. When I can make out what the hell she's saying since her stroke. We kid and joke plenty,laughter is very healing!

New season color of black jet with crystal pearls and 995 sterling silver over solid copper core. Long 26 in necklace with 8 in bracelet can add to make wrap layer look.

Kingman Boulder Turquoise

Shape: round beads Stone: Natural Boulder / Ribbon Turquoise Mined: Kingman Mines AZ USA Please note no natural stones are alike. there will be variations in color Kingman, Arizona is home to the famous Kingman Turquoise Mines. The city of founded in 1882, Kingman itself predates Arizona’s statehood. The Mineral Park Mine is home to the Kingman Turquoise Mine and was first discovered and mined by ancient Native American civilizations long before Europeans discovered the New World.

Info on beautiful Arizona turquoise found in Kingman.

Kingman is home to one of only three prehistoric mining sites discovered in Arizona. Which led to the discovery of Hohokam hammers dating back to 600 A.D. Navajo hammers and materials used for polishing and finishing turquoise were also discovered at the Kingman Turquoise Mine, along with water skins and charcoal. Archeologists believed the Navajo tribes in the area used the charcoal to heat rocks that contained veins of turquoise before abruptly dousing the hot rock with water from the skin. This would cause the rocks to fracture, exposing the beautiful turquoise underneath. Kingman Turquoise Mine stones are among the most beautiful and sought after varieties, known for its characteristic veining. Most of the turquoise stones pulled form the Kingman Turquoise Mine are used for the highest quality turquoise jewelry, but some of the stones collected are sold and used in other ways, such as art n crafts. If you do an internet search you will find interesting items for sale. And the prices often will reflect the amount of this precious turquoise stone used. Most turquoise is porous and must be processed for use in jewelry. About three percent of the stones pulled from the Kingman Turquoise Mine are naturally hard enough to be used unprocessed. This is among the most valuable turquoise on he market. Remember natural turquoise will change color in time due to body oils and chemicals used on body, such as cosmetics. I always say, find the item you like, and purchase the product for the stones. If it happens to be a piece of jewelry at some point it can be redesigned. Its the best part of finding good quality stones.

Fun length. Beads are glass, crystals, and lemon quartz. The pendent and clasp are lead free metals.

What do you think? I'd love to wear this all American display🤗

Variety is always good 😊 Gems, shells, etc... long, longer, longest. Ok a few shorter too.

Grey jasper donut with pearl center on sterling silver wire and Abalone chips.