Toiyabe Range Turquoise Pendant 003

Authentic turquoise from the Toiyabe Range near Austin, Nevada.

Total Weight: 20 grams

All the turquoise jewelry on this website is authentic Nevada turquoise unless otherwise noted. The stones have been collected by hand from varies Nevada turquoise mines and out-in-on-the-open-range. Once collected, the stones are cut, shaped and polished to bring out the individual uniqueness of each piece. These are “One of a kind” pieces.

The silversmith, which is all sterling silver, is done in-house and stamped with my unique ‘Wave Horse’ logo. My logo represents my love of surfing and horses.

*Some of these turquoise stones have been stabilized for strength and durability.

Care: Turquoise stones can range in color from bright blue to green. Though turquoise is a porous stone, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, cosmetics and heat can cause the color of a Turquoise gemstone to change. This can be avoided with care and attention by cleaning your gemstone with a soft cloth and water.

Description

Centuries ago, many cultures considered turquoise to be a gemstone of the heavens. They believed that the striking blue stones were sacred pieces of sky. Turquoise has graced the halls and tombs of Aztec kings and Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, whose golden funeral mask is inlaid with turquoise. This blue stone with its rarity and its diverse beauty, the greatest allure to this gem remains its legendary history of how past and present cultures value its numerous mystical properties.

Turquoise first began to appear in North America around 200 B.C., where it was also used as ornament. The Southwest natives and Indian tribes of Mexico produced beautiful beads and necklaces from locally mined turquoise. This was a precursor to the explosion in turquoise jewelry that continues today.

Don’t miss out on owning this limited supply of genuine Nevada turquoise.