When early miners first discovered turquoise more than 7,000 years ago, it must have felt like finding drops of sky buried underground. Indeed, cultures throughout history have associated its vivid blue with the heavens, imbuing the stone with spiritual powers. Turquoise is especially sacred among Native American tribes of the Southwest. Less than 5% of turquoise mined worldwide can be...read more
When early miners first discovered turquoise more than 7,000 years ago, it must have felt like finding drops of sky buried underground. Indeed, cultures throughout history have associated its vivid blue with the heavens, imbuing the stone with spiritual powers. Turquoise is especially sacred among Native American tribes of the Southwest. Less than 5% of turquoise mined worldwide can be set into jewelry, and only about 20 mines in the Southwest supply gem-quality turquoise.
We were fortunate enough to secure a limited supply of Arizona turquoise for our Desert Rain Turquoise Cuff. Here, a generous stabilized cabochon shows off its unique matrix in a complementary design. The bracelet cuff features 11 carats from the famed Kingman Turquoise Mine in a romantic rose motif.
