O6 - Polychrome Qingu TurquoisePolychrome Qingu Turquoise This is stone #6 in the photo (marked with the brass number).

these slices features a vibrant sky-blue matrix veined with rich

Known for its chemical purity and durability

earthy greens ranging from lime and hunter to deep forest tones

making them ideal for creating symmetrical earrings

Did you know that this material was formed 25-30 million years ago

The only other area this is found near turquoise is in Nevada

Nephrite being the more common type found around the globe

this material captures the rich

and all of the mines and claims had been closed since the 1950s

as it is all lumped together

due to multiple tragedies from structural failure the main mines have been closed until a plan can be submitted for infrastructure to keep the miners safe

making each piece one-of-a-kind and perfect for standout jewelry designs