Two major ethnic subgroups can be identified in the indigenous culture of the Southwest. The Pueblos are the region’s autochthonous population, directly descended from the Anasazi9. They include 25 distinct groups (which today number about 45,000 i...

In all ages and latitudes ornaments have invariably possessed more than a purely decorative value. The ornaments pertaining to ethnic groups reflect wearers’ personal and collective identity. They embody beliefs linked with magic, the supernatural ...

Seven strands of striking extra fine Number 8 Mine nuggets. The necklace is finished with custom cast sterling silver cones and beads of Lapis, antique Sea of Japan Coral, Chiapas amber and mother of pearl. Sterling silver hook and eye clasp, adju...

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The Blue Moon claim is located in the Royston District in Nevada consisting of several turquoise claims. Blue Moon is a relatively new claim and is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues. Operated by the Ottison ...

16 inches about 20 grams each...

Number 8 nuggets with 3mm beads in between
18 inches and about 17 grams each...

This 26 ct. stone measuring 26 x 21 mm was part of a vintage 1980's collection that I received a retiring cutter who had been cutting for forty years and putting his best material aside for decades. The color is almost emerald green with a gold mat...

17.5 x 48.5 mm, 44 carats....

105.73 cts of Damale. Thislot of Damale cabs are an excellent representation of the mine. They are meant to be as a lot at$9.45/ct. but I will break them up$12/ct. Just email or call me and we can do it....

94.18 cts. of Royston. A good representative of the many colors of turquoise that come from the Royston mine. Meant to sell as a lot at $6.94/ctmbut willing to break them up at $8/ct. Call or email me for details

Royston is a district in Nevada co...

This claim is from the Royston mining district in Nevada. It was never a high yielding mine and has been covered over for a few years. The deep green, almost emerald, color has a depth and clarity that will make this a collectible gem in the years to...

This 5 ct cab from the Fox Turquoise Mine measures 13 mm round.An amazing aqua blue green with a .gold matrix...

SOLD This 3.43 ct. stone measuring 14.5 x 8 mm was part of a vintage 1980's collection that I received from a retiring cutter who had been cutting for forty years and putting his best material aside for decades. He brought me a 50,000 ct. collection ...

This is Classic Bisbee. Blue to Blue Geen with Red Matrix....

The Blue Gem mine is located south of Battle Mountain, in the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T. 32 N., R. 44 E., at about 4,000 feet north - northeast of Copper Basin....

The color tends from blue to blue-green. The Brown Spider webbing makes this perfect for Cabs....

While not too large, this Royston is of superior quality. It has all the right characteristics: very hard and great color, ranging from dark blues to blue-greens to dark green. Perfect for inlay or small cabochons....

Although not specifically mentioned in the Bible, many scholars believe that the robe worn by the high priest Aaron was adorned with turquoise. Aristotle, Pliny and others refer to stones that must have been turquoise. After the fourth or fifth centu...

Since the late 1950’s, there has been a larger demand for turquoise than there has been supply. Since supply has not been able to satisfy the demand, there have been many market-oriented business people (sometimes unscrupulous), who have tried to f...