Turquoise has been a prized gemstone for many cultures and civilizations, including the Ancient Egyptians and Native Americans. Turquoise is heavily used in the traditional jewelry of Native Americans and has been found buried in Ancient Egyptian tombs. Colored by copper — which is responsible for the vivid blues and greens of turquoise — the most prized color has been described as a robin's-egg blue or a pure, vivid sky blue. Some turquoise has matrix present, a spiderweb of veins running through the stone that reveals the surrounding rock present during formation. Turquoise is one of the traditional birthstones for December. These oval Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons display a high-quality sky blue color with no matrix, making them ideal for clean, classic settings in fine jewelry and traditional Native American-inspired work.
Features
- High-quality sky blue color with no matrix present
- Treatment: Stabilized — resin added to darken and harden the stone
- Mined in the U.S.A.
- Traditional birthstone for December
- Oval cabochon shape suitable for a wide range of setting styles
- Available in multiple sizes to suit varied design needs
Specifications
| Shape |
Oval Cabochon |
| Stone Type |
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise |
| Color |
Sky Blue, no matrix |
| Treatment |
Stabilized (resin) |
| Origin |
U.S.A. |
| Birthstone Month |
December |
| Care |
Clean with warm, soapy water; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners |
Available Options
| Part # |
Size |
| 934-312 |
5x3mm |
| 934-315 |
6x4mm |
| 934-317 |
7x5mm |
| 934-320 |
8x6mm |
| 934-324 |
10x8mm |
| 934-327 |
14x10mm |
| 934-334 |
25x18mm |
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