With striking sky blue to blue-green colors, turquoise has been prized by cultures all over the world. The traditional December birthstone has gone in and out of style since humans started wearing this colorful stone.
I started wearing turquoise and silver in my preteen years. Then in high school, I would save up my birthday and Christmas money to buy turquoise set in 14k gold. I'm still wearing nugget bead necklaces I purchased in high school and college. (Of course, I've restrung them a zillion times).
(Click on the name Kingman Turquoise Mine below to visit their website)
I have been following Kingman Turquoise Mine on Etsy and have purchased nuggets for several necklaces for a few years. And finally, I was able to visit his shop in Arizona to purchase loose stones.
My daughter has a good friend, Jenny, a wonderfully talented jeweler who crafts various gems & stones, set in brass.
I'm thrilled with the new turquoise stones that I purchased on our recent trip out West!
The following are my drawings and the stones that I selected from Kingman Turquoise for the "One of a Kind" Necklaces that Jenny has completed.
Watch below as Jenny makes the necklace above.