Natural Lavender Turquoise Freeform

Natural Lavender Turquoise FreeformOften called Golden Hills this material is not from that claim. This is mined by a father and son team is from a mine called Gilandi. It still is from Kazakhstan, as it is all lumped together. The lavender hue comes from the mineral strontium, and is the only claim in the world that has these unique traits. The rough often is oddly formed, so getting perfectly cut shapes is rare.

Originally discovered on the property of the world famous Richardson Ranch in Mahleur County

Currently this is one of the most active Turquoise producing areas globally

This is what differentiates it from Imperial Jasper and makes it ROYAL

durability

This enigmatic material is found around the turquoise mines of Hubei

Josephinite is a true geological rarity—found almost nowhere else on Earth

This is stone #10 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

intergrown with andradite garnet and other rare minerals

It still is from Kazakhstan

domed cabochon

electric sky blue that rarely needs stabilization and holds its color beautifully over time

and takes a wonderful polish