4mm Turquoise Rondelles, Assorted turquoise. 16 inch strand.

These pictures represent the actual batch you are buying from.

These strands are the perfect balance between value and beauty. Instead of having a whole strand of Nacozari turquoise (which is more expensive), the Nacozari rondelles (the middle section of each strand) are combined with various shades of Chinese turquoise for a contrasting look and a lower price. Each strand will make a beautiful necklace, multiple strands will make a bold statement. 

Nacozari turquoise comes from the Nacozari mine in the Sonoran Desert in Sonora, Mexico. Also known as Nako turquoise, its beautiful blue rivals Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The mine is located south of the Bisbee, Arizona mine and is in the same mountain range. Since 80% of turquoise in today's U.S. market are from China, Mexican/American turquoise is much rarer and valuable, also will more likely increase in value as time goes on.

This batch of turquoise is stabilized, but not dyed. Most turquoise needs some form of treatment due to its softness, and there are lots of different processes. There's a "clear treat" in which acrylic resin is applied but no color is added, this batch reflects that treatment.

Further Details

• Beads width: 4mm
• Beads thickness: 2-2.5mm
• Strand length: 16"