Polychrome Qingu Turquoise Teardrop Earring PairThe Hubei Qingu turquoise cabochon showcases the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province, China? one of the world's premier turquoise producing regions. This cabochon displays a captivating range of rich, saturated colors, often featuring vibrant robin? s egg blue to deep greenish blue tones, frequently accented by intricate dark spiderweb matrix veining or bold brown black patterns that create striking

Unlike the vibrant greens of classic American variscite (such as Utah or Nevada varieties)

a rare and finely grained 'Fei Cui' jade that rivals Burmese jade in color and translucency

Initial testing has shown that some of this material has opalized in its formation and is comprised primarily of calcium calcite and iron

this rare material showcases a sophisticated neutral palette of creamy ivory

Whether you’re drawn to bohemian

this is a citron magnesite deriving it's cool color from nickeloan minerals saturating the area

This enigmatic material is found around the turquoise mines of Hubei

Most of these never make it to the USA market because collectors and jewelers in Singapore

Exquisite webbing and colors makes this exotic gemstone so unique

lustrous sheen that enhances its natural vibrancy and makes it ideal for setting into fine jewelry

A rare and captivating gemstone sourced from Kazakhstan's Ivory Creek locality

Named after the Chara River in Eastern Siberia