Mohave Purple Turquoise 13x24mm Free Form Cabochon Pair Hubei Turquoise orange and rust are due

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

The queen conch (scientific name: Eustrombus gigas)

The name originates from the town of Larvik

King Tutankhamun’s death mask was studded with Turquoise

often found in collections

Mohave Purple Turquoise 13x24mm Free Form Cabochon Pair Hubei Turquoise orange and rust are dueMojave (or Mohave) Turquoise is a vibrant, stabilized, and processed gemstone created by fusing natural turquoise fragments with bronze or copper matrix, often resulting in bright colors like lime green, blue, purple, or orange. Primarily sourced from the Kingman Mine in Arizona, it is a composite stone designed for enhanced, bold color, featuring metallic veining and a high polish finish. Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to