Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins Officially designated Kentucky's State Gemstone

Officially designated Kentucky's State Gemstone in 2024

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

which are often accented by striking matrix patterns in shades of brown

including ovals

and features dark manganese dendrites throughout

Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins Officially designated Kentucky's State GemstoneHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic