Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon

Turquoise has been a prized gemstone for many cultures and civilizations, including Ancient Egyptians and the Native Americans. Turquoise is heavily used in the traditional jewelry of Native Americans and has been found buried in Ancient Egyptian's tombs. Colored by copper, which is responsible for the vivid blues and greens of Turquoise, the most prized color has been described as a Robin's-egg blue or a pure,vivid sky blue. Some turquoise has matrix present, which is a spiderweb of veins running thru the stone, evidence of the surrounding rock present during formation. Turquoise is one of the traditional birthstones for December. Clean with warm, soapy water. Avoid use of ultrasonic and steam cleaner.

• High-quality Sky Blue Color with no matrix present
• Treatment: Stabilized (resin added to darken and harden)
• Mined in the U.S.A.
• Birthstone of December