Womens 18w mohave green kingman turquoise stone watch. Now that sleeping beauty is no longer producing, expect arizonas kingman mine to fill the gap in production. This turquoise was mined back in the 1950s and is very hard to find. This matrix sometimes accompanies the beautiful blue color. Price varies based on the quantity of pounds you choose order more pay lesslb. May 01, 2015 although the term refers to turquoise from any mine that looks like this, there are only a handful of mines that produce birdseye turquoise namely turquoise mountain, kingman, and morenci. It was originally discovered by prehistoric indians well over years ago. Ithaca peak and turquoise mountain formally called aztec mountain or aztec peak are the most famous of the peaks in the area containing turquoise. Chaco canyon rectangular kingman turquoise sterling silv. Find great deals on ebay for kingman turquoise and kingman turquoise beads. Kingman turquoise nugget cabochons 6mm to 8mm freeform average weight 1. The kingman site is next to a large copper mine, which is commonly found alongside turquoise. Gorgeous vintage kingman turquoise cabochon measuring 15x14. Everything from keychains, hats and tshirts to mugs, ashtrays and shotglasses.
Cerrillos is the only turquoise that formed at the base of a volcano. The kingman turquoise mine is located in northwestern arizona. Kingman turquoise is known for its beautiful sky blue color and produces many variations of blue turquoise. The picture is not the actual one you will receive. The most famous and most sought after is the lander blue. The kingman mine in northwestern arizona is one of the largest turquoise mines in the southwest. Throughout history, kingman turquoise mine has always been the largest supplier to the southwest american turquoise jewelry industry. Chaco canyon kingman turquoise sterling silver station necklace the meticulous artistry of native american craftsmanship lives in this beautifully rendered statement necklace. Turquoise is weighed in carats, where 5 carats equals 1 gram. As it becomes rarer kingman is the only mine still open in the southwest, we feel fortunate to offer these beads at such a modest price. Throughout history, kingman turquoise mine has always been the largest supplier to the southwest.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Turquoise albuquerque gertrude zachary turquoise jewelry. Stabilized kingman arizona turquoise rough ordered by the pound. Kingman has always produced a very distinctive, beautiful sky to dark blue. Turquoise is an opaque, bluetogreen mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and. Evidence suggests turquoise was mined in the surrounding areas dating as far back as 600 ad. The mineral park mine is a large open pit copper mine located in the cerbat mountains 14 miles northwest of kingman, arizona, in the southwestern united states. Kingman turquoise is amazing because of the wide variety of color in the natural stone. The kingman turquoise mine is one of the oldest and highest producing turquoise mines in america. Download a gpx file containing all of the mines in arizona. Kingman turquoise is known for its dark blue or very intense blue tone with black matrix, which has become the standard in the jewelry industry. Leonard hardy operated the mine in the 1970s and at that time kingman was producing almost half of the worlds supply of turquoise.
Sep 26, 2019 chaco canyon kingman turquoise sterling silver station necklace the meticulous artistry of native american craftsmanship lives in this beautifully rendered statement necklace. Kingman blue has become a color standard in the industry, famous for its rounded bright blue nuggets with black matrix called kingman web turquoise. Chaco canyon oval ceremonial green kingman turquoise pen. See more ideas about kingman turquoise, turquoise, stone. Turquoise mountain cabochon in sterling cuff cerrillos turquoise mine, located between santa fe and albuquerque, new mexico, is one of the most famous prehistoric mining districts in the american southwest. As it becomes rarer kingman is the only mine still open in the southwest, we. Besides the nugget form, the most desirable kingman turquoise is a deep blue with molybdenum pyrite.
Any stabilized or treated turquoise we have for sale will be listed in this category regardless of the mine or location it came from. The terms high blue and kingman refer to the bright blue that has become a color standard in the industry. Kingman turquoisespiny oyster shell rhodium over silver. The area lies in highdesert county at an elevation of 3,345 feet and is surrounded by three mountain ranges. Then there is lone mountain, which has been a much bigger producer than lander blue. Turquoise, kingman, arizona rough by the pound high end. The kingman turquoise mine, operated by the colbaugh family in arizona, is the last remaining commercially producing mine in the united states.
The city of kingman itself predates arizonas statehood. Turquoise mountain closed in the late 1980s is located near the kingman mine in northwestern arizona. Follow these instructions to download all 1439 arizona mines to your gps. A 20 report said that mineral park represented one of the largest copper reserves in the united states and in the world, having estimated reserves of 389 million tonnes of ore grading 0.
However, much of the turquoise from kingman occurs as seams, masses and veins, rather then in nugget form. Home great american style turquoise and coral kingman, arizona turquoise sort by. Kingman, arizona is home to the famous kingman turquoise mine. The kingman mine as of 2015 still operates alongside a copper mine outside of the city.
When it was founded in 1882, there was little more than a railroad siding, a temporary store, a hotel and saloon. Kingman turquoise is usually a beautiful vibrant blue, but can also be green turquoise, bluegreen in color, and can have lots of very interesting variations of color and matrix. As is so often the case with any precious stones, full disclosure about treatment is frequently not given. Kingman turquoise mine is one of the oldest and largest turquoise mines in the world. Apr 17, 2020 chaco canyon rectangular kingman turquoise sterling silver ring isnt it time you invested in a great piece of turquoise jewelry. We love the stone through its entire path from mountain to tile. Take a look at jtvs affordable prices on the latest jewelry styles. Also great for those jewelry making and wire wrapping projects. We supply only natural kingman cabs in spiderweb, birdseye, nugget cut and normal free form cabs. Nestled in the acerbate mountains of arizona, kingman was mined by prehistoric native american tribes dating back over a thousand years. Kingman turquoise from arizona is bright blue with black and iron pyrite matrix. Womens mohave green kingman turquoise stone etched watch face with nice copper matrix 18w 12mm pin nawfmg18w closeout final sale.
May 08, 2020 the most famous and most sought after is the lander blue. These gemstones are the perfect size 1 5 for all your lapidary needs including jewelry making, rock tumbling, polishing. This is an example of natural morenci turquoise from morenci, arizona. Stunning aqua stones the beautiful, highquality stones coming out of the mine generally feature an array of green and blue shades and hues, but kingman is most famous for its vibrant sky blue turquoise. Kingman turquoise 3471 w chea drive, golden valley, arizona 864 rated 4. Kingman turquoise from kingman arizona durango silver. Kingman turquoise mine do you like what youre reading here, or have a question about any of the pages on the site. Pdf the past and future of tourism in kingman, az researchgate. Turquoise may be treated to enhance both its color and durability i. The best turquoise is a lovely blue with a black web matrix. Some of the pieces include a alex begay kingman turquoise, lapis, agate and hematite necklace alex sanchez kingman turquoise petroglyph bracelet alvin joe navajo sterling silver mohave purple turquoise bracelet alvin joe sterling silver mohave purple turquoise bracelet navajo and american indian kingman turquoise arrowhead. Kingman turquoise jewelry the original turquoise mine. The kingman mine in arizona is one of the largest turquoise mines in northern america. This collection of turquoise comes from an old gem collector who started collecting 35 years ago for jewelry making.
Unlike other turquoise from other mines which have a fairly standard color for all material from that mine, kingman turquoise have a very large color palle. Shop jtvs stunning kingman turquoisespiny oyster shell rhodium over silver earrings. So the first step is to weigh the stone, and then figure out what the price is per carat. Although the term refers to turquoise from any mine that looks like this, there are only a handful of mines that produce birdseye turquoise namely turquoise mountain, kingman, and morenci. The mine became famous for its rounded, bright blue nuggets with black matrix. Kingman turquoise jewelry for sale here you will find our entire online selection of jewelry with turquoise specifically from the kingman mine in arizona. See more ideas about kingman arizona, arizona and route 66 arizona. Jewelry with kingman turquoise kingman turquoise jewelry. In fact, the presence of copper is what gives the kingman blue.
The mine was first discovered by james haas in the late 1800s. They have been stabilized and arent chalky or flaky. Chaco canyon oval ceremonial green kingman turquoise pendant used for. Turquoise mountain and birds eye turquoise come from the same mine in northwestern arizona near the kingman mine, mineral park mining district. It is common to see turquoise priced per carat when it is for sale. The kingman mine also produces a variety of turquoise ranging from pale green to blue with red, brown or yellow matrix. Archaeological evidence has shown that turquoise mining has been present there for over 1,400 years, dating back to the ancient hohokam culture. Nov 23, 20 this is an example of natural morenci turquoise from morenci, arizona. The kingman mine in northwestern arizona and is one of the largest turquoise mines in the southwest. Tools like stone hammers were found in the ancient trenches and tunnels running through the hills in 1962.
The kingman turquoise mine has a long and productive history. Kingman turquoise has a long and proud heritage of being some of the finest turquoise in the world. Kingman turquoise mine is located in northwestern arizona near the city of kingman. Jewelry and gifts directly from the kingman turquoise mine. Triangular shape measures approximately 234 x 214x 4 to 118 thick. This bold, handcrafted ring is the perfect place to start. Turquoise cabochons kingman turquoise cabochons durango. They have a bright blue color for which the kingman turquoise is known for. Kingman turquoise has been produced as a byproduct from the copper mining in the mineral park mining district located northwest of kingman arizona. The kingman turquoise mine in arizona has produced the largest quantity of turquoise stones in recorded history.
American turquoise identification guide tucson turquoise. The kingman mine is one of the largest is north america. The sheer amount and quality of kingman jewelrys blue coloration have made its stones one of the most fashionable styles of jewelry worn in america. Turquoise mountain turquoise is light to high blue with both webbed and nonwebbed matrix. An exceptional gem grade kingman spiderweb turquoise was chosen for this. Twodogssouthwestgallery carries a nice selection of kingman turquoise. Aug 8, 2015 kingman turquoise in the stone, in the raw. Four outer sections of the ring face are deeply incised with intricate hand texture.
It is named after the town of kingman, situated 14 miles to the southeast. Unlike other turquoise from other mines which have a fairly standard color for all material from that mine, kingman turquoise have a very large color pallet from which to choose. In the rainy winter months, miners face a risk from flash flooding. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 30 per page 60 per page 120 per page 180 per page 300 per page page of 1. Kingman turquoise nugget cabochons with that classic turquoise look. You are bidding on 1 ounce of stabilized and very hard kingman, az rough turquoise that is perfect for small cabs or beads. Chaco canyon rectangular kingman turquoise sterling silver ring isnt it time you invested in a great piece of turquoise jewelry. Kingman turquoise jewelry from black arrow native american. There has been no more located in the last 40 years. Launch expertgps, click open on the file menu, and select the gpx file you just saved to your computers hard drive.
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