Blue Kingman Mohave Arizona Turquoise & Orange Spiny Oyster Gemstone Necklace
This stunning necklace is crafted with AAA Grade 7mm genuine blue natural Kingman turquoise and fiery tangerine orange spiny oyster composite beads from the Kingman Turquoise mine in Kingman Arizona. This colorful necklace makes for a great single strand necklace or can be layered with your other favorite necklaces.
Not dyed, treated or color enhanced. Photos taken outside in natural lighting and in a light box.
No filters or color enhancements are added to the photos. The necklace strung with strong 49 micro woven stainless steel beading wire with nylon coating. I use only the finest brightly polished sterling silver findings. A large clasp that is easy to hold and open completes this necklace. I offer this in lengths; choker 14" - 60". Please select your size and finish from the drop down menu. A 2 necklace extender is included, so you can adjust the necklace and wear it at different lengths. Please message me if you would like the necklace without the extender. Unisex styling, suitable for a man or woman and would make a perfect gift! A little history about Kingman Turquoise for you.The Kingman Turquoise Mine is the oldest working mine and highest producing turquoise mine in the world, originally discovered by prehistoric Indians over 1500 years ago. The superior properties of the Kingman turquoise set the standard for quality worldwide, as all turquoise traded is measured against Kingman turquoise as world currencies are measured against the dollar. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful pure turquoise colors ranging from bluish green to sky blue.
The many variants of green and blue turquoise are known for the finest matrix patterns of pure turquoise with often little to no markings, webbing, or matrix, making it very valuable and sought after. Kingman Turquoise is mined from the copper rich rock formations of the Kingman Turquoise Mine in Kingman Arizona, which lies along prehistoric Native American trade routes. Natural Kingman Green Turquoise captures the magic and mystery of the ancient Southwest.
Turquoise is known to be the purification stone of peace and serenity, a gentle guiding light that inspires self-care and self-confidence. Spiny oyster has been commonly used in Native American jewelry for thousands of years. It's multi color varieties are native to the America's with individual colors being only available from certain areas. The tribal tradesmen from up and down the coasts often traded with spiny oyster as a form of currency. It is said that the combination of all the spiny oyster colors adorned together encompasses mind and spirit while bringing peace and unity.
This necklace is completely handmade and constructed in my studio.