Most quality turquoise from the United States is found in the Southwest, particularly in Arizona. Turquoise was sacred to Native Americans even before the arrival of Columbus. It has become harder to find gem-quality turquoise and is recovered as a by-product from copper mining operations. Turquoise is not always mined for its own sake, but rather found left behind from the mining of copper. Here we bring you nearly 5ct of Arizona turquoise, surrounded by 1.1ct of blue topaz
Most quality turquoise from the United States is found in the Southwest, particularly in Arizona. Turquoise was sacred to Native Americans even before the arrival of Columbus. It has become harder to find gem-quality turquoise and is recovered as a by-product from copper mining operations. Turquoise is not always mined for its own sake, but rather found left behind from the mining of copper. Here we bring you nearly 5ct of Arizona turquoise, surrounded by 1.1ct of blue topaz
