#8 Turquoise Trillion

#8 Turquoise TrillionA Top 10 "named mine", it was first discovered in the 1920's but has been closed since 1976!!! It is considered one of the premier turquoise's on the market and EVERYTHING on the market comes from the original stockpiles before it closed. A true piece of turquoise history.

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

it does contain the rare mineral hotsonite

Unlike the classic vibrant green variscite varieties from Utah or Nevada

its scarcity is profound: only a handful of specimens have surfaced since its unearthing over a century ago

Willow Creek Jasper is from Idaho

Formed in ancient volcanic hot spring areas

eye motifs

vibrant blue-to-blue-green hues that made turquoise one of ancient Egypt’s most prized treasures

This obscure little claim out of Nevada has been passed along through several hands

Smoothly polished with a high vitreous luster and gentle dome

Whether you're a professional jeweler or a passionate hobbyist

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them