Description
Our station necklace is handmade with natural sleeping beauty turquoise gemstones in a minimal choker style. Stones are rondelle shaped with a robin's blue color mined in Arizona. We wrap alternating clusters of turquoise stones and beads along our dainty cable chain that closes with a spring clasp. Perfect for a December birthstone gift. About Sleeping Beauty Turquoise:The name sleeping beauty came from the mountain where the turquoise was mined. The mountain resembles a sleeping woman laying on her back with her arms crossed. The stone’s color is a robin's egg blue with little to no matrix or veining. These stones were discovered by accident while miners were pulling copper and gold from the mountain. The Sleeping Beauty Mine stopped producing turquoise in 2012. Since the closure of the mine, the value of this beautiful gemstone continues to rise as supplies become harder to find. Often you will hear sleeping beauty turquoise being called a true gem of the Southwest.Stones go through a process of stabilization to harden the gemstone and stabilize the color to prevent fading over time. Materials:Sleeping beauty turquoise gemstones 3-3.5mm rondelles925 sterling silver, 14K gold filled, and 14k rose gold filled 1.2mm cable chain 2mm round beads 26G half hard round wireIf you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage.Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop,Linda and Joe.
