2.6ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Tanzanite Pendant 50+5cm

Sleeping beauty turquoise can be found in the south-western part of the United States in Arizona. However, the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona ceased turquoise mining in August 2012. The mine chose to send all ore to the crusher and to concentrate on copper production due to the rising price of copper. Thus, the price of natural untreated Sleeping Beauty turquoise has risen dramatically since the mines closing and with no plans to reopen the turquoise mine, what is left of the Sleeping Beauty turquoise rough stones is going fast. The stone got its name because the mountain where it is mined resembles a sleeping woman laying on her back with arms crossed. Its pure colour and natural strength make Sleeping Beauty Turquoise a favourite for jewellery makers and artists around the world. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is one of the most recognisable types of turquoise in the world and has practically become synonymous with the word turquoise. The rich, sky blue colour and the lack of heavy matrix has made it famous all over the world.

This pendant features:

• 8x Pear cut Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstones measuring approx. 5x3mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 1.52ct.
• 1x Round cut Tanzanite gemstone measuring approx. 5.00mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 0.59ct.
• 8x Round cut Tanzanite gemstones measuring approx. 2.50mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 0.56ct.
• Total number of gemstones for this piece is 17, with a combined total minimum gemstone weight of 2.67ct.
• Expertly crafted in Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating and a metal weight of 2.46 grams.

* The pendant measures approx 26mm in length including the bale, and approx 20mm wide

* The bale has internal dimensions of approx 4mm x 2mm and can take chains up to 1.5mm

* This piece includes a belcher link chain measuring 1mm in width and 50-55cm in length. The chain features a parrot clasp

Country of Origin: INDIA