With a matrix of “look at me” pyrite, if you want glitz and glamour in your life, Morenci turquoise is the way to go. Morenci Turquoise: This turquoise has got it going on! Known as “the busy turquoise,', if the 1980s had a turquoise, this would be it. Oh and it hails from - guess where? The Lone Mountain mine in Nevada. Lone mountain tends to be ALMOST pure blue - but with a caveat: small speckles enhancing (enchanting) the stone’s matrix. Lone Mountain Turquoise: This stunner might strike you as Sleeping Beauty - but don’t be fooled. Very heavy on the matrix, and therefore, predominantly black with exquisite blue accents, this pretty stone is highly sought after for its unique - and timeless - look. Lander Blue: Even if you thought you knew turquoise - this stone can stop you in your tracks. Claimed as “any rich looking turquoise”, the vast majority of these royal rocks hail from the Kingman mine in AZ - one of the oldest and highest-producing mines in North America. Kingman Turquoise : Is this the King of the turquoise stones? We certainly think so. Godber’s star power is well-deserved: ranging from medium to dark blue, these stones are accented with beautiful black blotches and webbing - creating a veiled, mysterious appearance. Godber Turquoise: The Godber Mine, located in Auston, NE, produces some stunning (and even famous) rocks that were even featured in the 1950s film “The Ten Commandments”. From forest to teal, these foxy stones are known for their green hues, but can also offer some gorgeous baby blue shades as well. Cerrillos turquoise also holds a special place in Native American history.Ĭripple Creek Turquoise: Originally found as a by-product of gold mining in Cripple Creek, CO, this turquoise is generally blue to light green - and rarely, and spectacularly, has a matrix of gold.ĭry Creek Turquoise: One of the lightest blue turquoise’s available - this stone has just a tiny trace of pigment in it, graced with beautiful light brown, golden brown, or orange matrix.įox Turquoise: At one time, the Fox turquoise mine was the largest producer of Turquoise in Nevada - and it’s still in production. Though the Cerrillos mine produces stones ranging the entire turquoise spectrum, its best known for its distinctive deep, forest green stone with a brown matrix. Known for its incredible, sky-blue hue - the matrix ranges in hue from light brown to gold in color, and it tends to be on the light side.Ĭerrillos Turquoise: Another mine that has been in use for centuries, the Cerrillos Mine is located just ten miles from Santa Fe, NM. Found in (surprise!) the Carico lake mine, these stones create some of the most elegant settings for rings and bracelets.Ĭastle Dome: The Castle Dome mine, near Globe AZ, is no longer in operation - but the beautiful stones from this mine are still available, although very rare.

Produced in the Blue Diamond mine in Nevada, this is a super rare turquoise, tending to be on the darker side.Ĭarico Lake Turquoise: Another stunning example of a turquoise that is green, and not blue, Carico lake stones stun with their pastel green hues and light brown matrix and stippling. Ajax is definitely a must-have for the turquoise aficionado!īisbee Turquoise: hailing from Bisbee, AZ, this rare stone is found in numerous shades of striking blue, with the highest quality stones having an almost royal blue shade with a brownish-red matrix.īlue Diamond Turquoise: The turquoise lover will be happy to know there IS a stone that resembles diamonds - in hardness, that is. Some of the highest-quality stones range from a deep, moss-green, to a delicate baby blue in the span of a few centimeters.

Here are some of our favorites that are commonly used by our Native American artists:Ījax Turquoise: The Ajax mine - located in the Candelaria Hills in Esmerelda, Nevada - produces some of the most STUNNING pieces of bi-color, blue-green turquoise available. Most people can probably envision what generic turquoise looks like when asked, but did you know that there are more than 30 types of turquoise commonly found in southwestern jewelry?įor those of us who can’t get enough of this gorgeous stone, here is a guide to just some of the extensive selection of turquoise that (we’re betting) you might not have heard of - and that you might just need to get your hands on. A Turquoise Lover's Guide: Turquoise From A - Z

Light blue turquoise