5.2ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Butterfly Necklace Sterling Silver

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:

• 36x Round cut North American Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstones measuring approx. 2.5mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 2.67ct.
• 58x Round cut North American Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstones measuring approx. 2.2mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 2.59ct.
• 9x Round cut African Rhodolite gemstones measuring approx. 1.3mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 0.091ct.
• Total number of gemstones is 103, with a combined total minimum gemstone weight of 5.35ct.
• Expertly crafted in Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating and a metal weight of 10.5 grams.

The pendant measures approx 27mm in length, and approx 32mm wide.
The Necklace measures approx. 50-55cm in length and measures approx. 1.4mm wide.
The Necklace is secured using a parrot clasp.



Country of Origin: INDIA