Natural Un-Dyed Arizona Castle Dome Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Necklace Length: 16.5 inches
Turquoise Nuggets: 8-11.5mm in size
Turquoise Weight: 250 carats
14k Gold Filled Oval Beads
24k Gold Vermeil Spacer Beads
14k Gold Filled Spring Ring Clasp

CASTLE DOME turquoise comes from a mine in the Sleeping Beauty mountains approximately 30 miles from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Castle Dome turquoise is one of the most prominent types of turquoise found in Southwestern jewelry as well as Native American Zuni Jewelry.

TURQUOISE got its name from early trade routes - Europeans ended up getting the stone from the Turkish bazaars. Turquoise has been a prominent stone throughout most cultures for thousands of years. It is seen as a symbol of wisdom and nobility.