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“Chuck” Colbaugh developed a modern method for stabilizing the color and strength of turquoise. It is an expensive process that takes over 3 months to assure that the turquoise does not crack while being treated. Basically, the moisture is removed from the stone and replaced with an optically clear resin, the same type as used in jet fighter windows. The turquoise is then allowed to dry naturally for two to threemonths. Although other mines have turquoise stabilization facilities, those at the Kingman mine are widely regarded as the best.

Sometimes turquoise is cut so that it takes some of the mother rock with it. This is referred to as “Boulder Turquoise” and it is very popular as it shows great contrast between the turquoise and the surrounding rock with which it formed. The sage is a small, long, thin branch that grows out of the root of the tree of life.

The mine has produced “birdseye” stones that show areas of light blue circled with dark blue matrix, resembling the eye of a bird .The mine was closed in the 1980s. Sierra Nevada Turquoise is mined in the the Candelaria hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Tonopah, Nevada, not far from the Royston and Candelaria turquoise mines. Sierra Nevada Turquoise is found in a wide variety of colors from brilliant light blues, to mixed blues to vibrant dark green. Matrix colors include brown, gold and black with patterns ranging from fine lines to thick lines and including irregular patches. Number Eight Exceptional spiderweb turquoise ranging in color from light blue, to blue and green to deep blue.

It was discovered in 1934 and at 800 feet deep was the deepest turquoise mine in the state. Produced high quality blue to blue green turquoise with some being partly translucent or “glassy” in appearance. “African Turquoise” is actually a type of jasper that has black and brown matrix and veining resembling that of true turquoise. It is treated with blue and green dyes to make it resemble the colors of natural turquoise. Made in New Mexico is the #1 ranked site for New Mexico Salsa, Hatch Green & Red Chile powder and salsa.

There’s something magical about this grounding and shielding Tumbled Tourmalinated Quartz. Tourmalinated quartz is quartz with black tourmaline, two individually potent stones that, when together, as in this Tumbled best women’s digital watch Tourmalinated Quartz, magnify their shielding power. Black tourmaline is the MOST protective stone you can work… This Tumbled Fuchsia Agate makes a wonderful addition to gemstone trays and chakra sets.

The Seed Bead bracelets feature your favorite color combination of seed beads on a nylon covered wire bracelet, secured by a lobster clasp for easy use. These bracelets are perfect for wearing alone or stacking with other bracelets. Take care not to get them too wet when you wash your hands, as some of the seed beads may lose their color over time with lots of wear. Taxco was a Tlacho Indian settlement, together with a settlement founded by the Spanish in 1528 and became one of the first early mining centres. But the area has a long historical connection with silver, initially being a mining centre in pre-Hispanic times with jewellery being made for ceremonies honouring the Aztecs and their deities. The ruling class were adorned in headdresses, nose pins, amlets, bracelets, pendants, rings, earrings and charms all crafted from the silver mined.

Dry Creek Very pale blue color because there is very little copper or iron in the ground where it forms. Stones from the same mine that are white, with no trace of blue or green color, are called White Buffalo Stone because the white buffalo is a very rare and sacred buffalo. Cerrillos – The Cerrillos Hills Mining District south of Santa Fe, New Mexico encompasses many mines, the two largest being Mount Chalchihuitl and Turquoise Hill.

Manufacturers and dealers use the following terms in a non-standard fashion, so if you are ever in doubt when purchasing a turquoise item, you should ask about the origin of the turquoise and its treatment. Found in veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, the turquoise can show some of the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks (sometimes called “fools gold” or iron pirite) which is very desirable.

Despite the wide variety of plants considered poisonous, human fatalities caused by poisonous plants – especially resulting from accidental ingestion – are rare in the developed world. Sunnyside mine in northeast Nevada has produced some of the finest turquoise to be found anywhere. It is known for its extreme hardness and a distinct spiderweb matrix ranging from golden brown to black. The turquoise color range includes dark to light blue, green and blue-green. Sunnyside turquoise was mined mostly in the 1970’s and has since been closed, so the only specimans available are from old stashes, which makes it more valuable.

Yours will arrive lovingly parceled along with a single leaf of white sage and a card describing the properties of the stone. We LOVE jewelry at SG – so much that we custom design unique pieces you’ll only find here! Besides just looking gorgeous, wearing gemstone jewelry is one of the best ways to activate and align your chakras. Your body absorbs the crystal medicine as you go about your day or night.