Nacozari Turquoise

The turquoise has been stabilized.

It is natural color.No color or dye added

Approx. 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 Inch




 
                                                   Nacozari Turquoise

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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nuggets

                                            Small blue nuggets of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
                                                               



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Sleeping Beauty Natural Turquoise Heishi

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Heishi from Globe,Arizona

The mine closed in 2012 so the supply of  rough is limited.

We still have a good selection of graduated and straight sizes.

Most of our Heishi strands are 18 inches in length

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Campitos Mountain- Cananea ,Sonora,Mexico

 Turquoise has been a prized gem in Mexico for a very long time, probably longer than can be documented.  For example, a Teotihuacan mask that might date back as far as 300 A.D. has been unearthed.  The Toltec civilization is known to have traded turquoise with northern civilizations in the 8th Century. When the Toltec civilization died out, only to be replaced by the Aztecs, turquoise gained even greater prominence. One of the most stunning pieces in Montezuma's famed treasure (now in British museum) includes a carved serpent that is decorated with turquoise tiles.

Today most of the turquoise mined in Mexico comes from the northern state of Sonora, which shares a border with the U.S. state of Arizona.  Mexican  turquoise can be of high quality, and comes in both shades of blue and green.  The very best Mexican turquoise is every bit as good as that found in the Southwestern U.S. states. 

There are several mines in Sonora, including the following:

• Caridad Mine, La Caridad, Mun. de Nacozari de Carcia,, Sonora.
• Barranca Mine, Santa Maria, Mun. de Onavas, Sonora
• Mun. de Baviacora, Sonora

Source:
http://www.turquoiseguide.com/articles/turquoise/sources/mexico.htm




Campitos Turquoise Mining, near Cananea,Sonora,Mexico

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Turquoise (Villa Hildalgo,Sonora, Mexico)

Teal Green Turquoise

Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Heishi

Please visit our website to view a selection of our natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cut into various sizes both standard and graduated available in 18 inch length.

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Our Arizona Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty Mine

Sleeping Beauty Natural Turquoise has not been altered in any way, it is just as it is found in nature. Our "Natural Turquoise" has a beautiful sky blue color, but over time, when it is exposed to light, body oils, perfume, make-up and/or detergents, its color may turn greenish with age.

Stabilized Sleeping Beauty Turquoise...
Due to the natural changes in color of turquoise when it is originally mined, several processes have been developed to stabilize the beautiful color of this stone.Turquoise is put into a stabilizing compound (clear resin or clear epoxy);  The stones are then ready to be cut into beads, cabs, etc. No dyes or color enhancements are used. This process does not alter the turquoise properties or appearance. Therefore, we can say that stabilization enhances the Turquoise stone's hardness and durability and helps to keep the original color from changing with wear and age.

Information about the Zackary Process

Posted by Written By: Jessica Ellis Edited By: Bronwyn Harris Last Modified Date: 16 July 2014 Copyright Protected: 2003-2014 Conjecture Corporation on August 06, 2014

Turquoise, first found in the ancient deposits in Persia,and has been mined and used for thousands of years. The luminescent blue stone is prized for its clear color, and is frequently used in jewelry and decorative arts. Although turquoise is a relatively plentiful mineral, recent attempts to create less expensive substitutes or enhanced versions have met with considerable success. One secretive method, the Zachary process, may actually increase the hardness, color and luster of the stones used.

One of the problems of untreated turquoise is that the color and sheen fade over time. Though initially, the natural stone may be a brilliant sky blue or blue-green, colors will fade to duller greens eventually. The Zachary process is one of many attempts to improve the duration of the mineral and seal its color more solidly. While the process may not use initially gemstone-quality turquoise, the result, according to proponents, is a more brilliant and better-wearing stone that will hold its color and luster longer.

R.H. & Company of Glendale, California champions the Zachary process, which was invented by a contracted employee. According to their press releases, an engineer and turquoise dealer named James E. Zachary, who has spent his life working with the mineral, created the process. Details of the process are quite mysterious, as the company clearly tries to maintain proprietary knowledge of the invention. It is known that it involves the addition of certain chemicals to medium-grade or higher stones, and is followed by a heating process to stabilize the stones. Typically, turquoise is treated with wax or resin to seal the color, with varying success. According to the R.H & Company owners, using the Zachary process is an important improvement.

According to some experts, Zachary process turquoise is both harder and more enduring in color than natural stones. Only at the chemical level is any difference detected, and the technique may actually bring out a brighter color in the natural material. The heat-sealed surface is more resistant than the porous natural stone, and is less likely to discolor due to interaction with skin oils and other agents.

SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE BEADS-TEMPORARILY STRUNG

Turn to us when only the finest Arizona Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads will do. Our temporarily strung beads come in every size and shape option. Multi-shape strands include everything needed for a unique necklace, while the natural chips are ideal for complementing a central pendant. We offer high-grade turquoise so your design and craft work will turn out beautifully.

Designer Jewelry

Let our designer jewelry pieces bring color to your wardrobe. With elegant necklaces and earrings made from a variety of semi-precious stones including Sleeping Beauty turquoise, you can always find something to match your favorite outfit. Copper, sterling silver, and 18 karat gold details are all represented in our collection for a well-rounded selection.

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise-Orange Chalcedony- Sugilite Rondells(8mm) w/ Peridot Nuggets 

TEMPORARILY STRUNG BEADS

When you are ready to create jewelry of your own design, pick up an assortment of our temporarily strung gemstone beads. High grade turquoise beads look great when paired with nuggets of blue opal or golden labradorite. We even have conch beads available to add a new look to your work.

Designer Cabochons

Artists and crafters looking for the finest cabochons should start with a search of our collection. Whether you need the high-grade Sleeping Beauty turquoise we stock or our other freeform gemstones, creating beautiful pieces will be a breeze. Take inspiration from our collection sourced from across the globe to make something new.

Arizona Wild Horse

Turquoise Beads from Mexico

Mexico's mines produce some of the world's most beautiful gemstone beads. We stock everything from the mottled green shades of Campitos turquoise to sunny sky or pale baby blue Baja stones. Pick up a few strands of rondells and some discs to give your next beading project a touch of flair.

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

With the color of an open Arizona sky, our Sleeping Beauty turquoise jewelry is made with high-grade stones. Pendants, earrings, and matching sets include a range of stones tucked into sterling silver bezels on heart-shaped and rectangular bases. .We have necklaces featuring delicate silver branches set with bright blue leaves. You can even find the latest styles, such as multi-strand necklaces, covered in the best turquoise beads and accented with cabochons. Simple beaded designs are also available that combine our Sleeping Beauty  with sparkling peridot and other semi-precious stones.

Fall Season Beads

Beads for the Autumn Season

As Autumn arrives, it's time to add some new color options to your lines with our latest additions. If your customers are looking for amethyst with intense color, pick up some of our new strands of both polished nugget and elegant oblong beads. The Brazilian stones range in size from 5x6 mm to 10x22 mm.

You can't go wrong with the natural beauty of Porcelain Jasper either. Our newest strands from Mexico display unique mottled patterns and include both 8x16 mm nuggets and a range of 12 mm rondell beads. These neutral stones pair wonderfully with big and bold pendents.

We're also increasing our stock of Wild Horse beads, which is a specific type of magnesite from Arizona mines. With bold white spots and marbled brown or sand backgrounds, buyers are clamoring for these relatively new introductions to the gemstone bead market. You can find 6 mm and 8 mm rondells in our new stock. For a full set, pick up some strands of the 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm round beads as well.

Finally, we're always finding more sizes and shapes for the classic Sleeping Beauty turquoise we sell and love. Our newest additions are a range of 6 mm round beads featuring sky blue coloration. Make these strands a part of your spring time promotions and you are sure to catch the attention of bead lovers ready to buy.

Spiney Oyster & Arizona Wild Horse Beads & Cabochons

When you're ready to spice up your selection of gemstone beads with something different, try our newest Spiny Oyster cabochons and beads. Bold red and purple pieces have been formed from the polished shells of the Spondylus princeps. Each piece shows striking striping that catches the eye and is sure to attract designers and unusual bead collectors alike. Choose from matching sets and pairs of cabochons or a strand of rondells.

We've also expanded our stock of Wild Horse beads from the mines of Arizona. With plenty of white marbling to offset the rich brown and red & yellow colors, each bead is sure to please. Choose from 10mm or 12mm rounds that are temporarily strung and ready to compliment your designs.

Bold statement pieces are in this spring and summer. Give your designers the pop they need with the deep blue lapis lazuli beads recently added to our collection. The fine Afghanistan rounds have a striking blue color so they can stand out alone or lend support too an even showier cabochon pendant. Sizes for these beads range from the petite 4mm strands to more substantial 8mm beads.

Turquoise

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Turquoise: Precious for Thousands of Years

The sky blue colors of fine turquoise graced the arms and head dresses of Egyptian mummies, yet the stone remains elegant and modern today. How is a natural material so versatile? The story begins in 3200 B.C., with major mining expeditions set up by the Pharaohs. Since the Southwestern U.S. and South America also featured rich deposits of this beautiful stone, it's not surprising it became featured in Aztec and Native American ceremonial wear.

Persian Treasures

For the medieval and Renaissance periods, the best turquoise came into Europe from the Persian Empire. Some of the most sought-after collectible pieces featuring turquoise beads and cabochons were crafted during this time. As the 1800s dawned, mines began to pop up in the New World, bringing a vast new supply of the stone to the market. Now a modern buyer can buy a strand of beads from a dozen different mines across the globe, creating an instant collection in one complete package.

Universal Appeal

The continuing legacy of this precious stone goes beyond just its surface beauty. While the light blue to green shades are pleasing to the eye, many cultures consider it a lucky talisman or charm as well. The Chinese used it for religious carvings and intricate jewelry, while it was in use as a form of currency as far back as the first century A.D. By investing in your own fine pieces of turquoise, you are joining a long tradition of appreciation for this unique stone.

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Turquoise: The Blue Stone

The Little Blue Stone That Changed The World

Turquoise is December's birthstone, but its appeal and power goes far beyond decorating birthday gifts. The aqua blue hue of a fine piece is rarely found in nature. This helped it become a form of currency for cultures across the globe. A delicate combination of aluminum and copper make this mineral unusual and limited to just a few deposits.

Religious Power

Tibetan Buddhists have long attributed holy power to this mineral deposit. Used to form prayer bead chains known as malas, the stone is believed to purify the soul and give the owner good luck. Ancient Persians believed they could ward off an unnatural or early death by keeping turquoise on them at all times. People from both cultures kept a careful eye on their stones - Tibetans felt the stone turning green indicated hepatitis, while the Persians worried color changes meant bad luck was on the way. However, we now know that it's due to exposure to heat, direct sunlight, dry conditions or the acidity of your skin.

Pale Imitations

Today's market is full of adulterated or downright fake turquoise. This trend might seem like a recent development, but it's actually an ancient tradition too. The ancient Egyptians were the first to mimic the sky blue look with an aqua colored pottery glaze called faience. It was made from crushed quartz crystals that took on the correct color when heated in the kiln. Other cultures carefully manipulated glass and enamel to get the right look without having to hit a vein of real turquoise.

Old Fashioned Treatments

While turquoise is not the most fragile precious stone used for jewelry today, it is susceptible to damage. A relatively soft texture means it's easily scratched or marred when worn on a daily basis. Jewelers working thousands of years ago knew this fact as well as their modern counterparts and created a number of treatment options for protecting the stone. Traditional treatments involve oiling or waxing the surface to prevent color changes from dehydration and exposure to sweaty skin. This treatment also gives it a classic wet look, deepening the color and creating even more lustre. It's a great way to treat modern turquoise too.

Arriving In Europe

Asian and American cultures were collecting and trading turquoise nearly as early as the Egyptians, but it took the establishment of the famed Silk Road to bring its beauty to Europe. This is where its current name comes from - Europeans believed it came from Turkey, although no major mines are believed to have existed in that territory back then. It didn't become popular with kings and wealthy merchants alike until the 14th century when the Roman Catholic Church relaxed their grip on the stone for religious decorations.

You don't have to hold out for a rare piece of turquoise from a Persian amulet to start your collection. Modern mines still produce plenty of brand new and record-breaking stones each year, giving you a chance to enjoy your own boost of good luck by carrying this famous mineral.