Hubei Turquoise 5-7x7-10mm Blue-Green Pebble Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_USA The addition of the rhodium

The addition of the rhodium plating not only protects these from oxidation but also highlights the Widmanstätten pattern

but Sonoran Mountain is unique because it is often found in clay deposits as nuggets

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Hubei Turquoise 5-7x7-10mm Blue-Green Pebble Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_USA The addition of the rhodiumHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic