Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins which are often accented by

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

the treated stones are cut

It's often found in large masses and can be colorless

often featuring a black

so named because the ancient Incas believed the stone to be the petrified blood of their ancestral rulers

Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins which are often accented byHubei 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