Turquoise, Cabochons, Various Sizes 10x12mm to 16x24mm, Sold as a 1.3 ounce Lot
Turquoise, Cabochons, Various Sizes 10x12mm to 16x24mm, Sold as a 1.3 ounce Lot
Turquoise, Cabochons, Various Sizes 10x12mm to 16x24mm, Sold as a 1.3 ounce Lot

Turquoise, Cabochons, Various Sizes 10x12mm to 16x24mm, Sold as a 1.3 ounce Lot

SKU: GMO-959
Sale price $4.00

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Description

  • These cabochons, with no holes, are priced and sold as a lot of 1.3 oz 
  • Sizes vary from small 10x12mm to 16x24mm
  • The second image shows a selection of the backs of these stones
  • Colors are mostly a medium blue turquoise with nice matrix but there are also lighter blues and and blue greens mixed in.
  • They can be set in a bezel although a few are very thin and would be better glued. 
  • Consider these for craft projects like mosaic or wood inlay, fairy gardens, or jewelry projects like attaching them to hair clips, ear clips or ring findings with epoxy. Or home decor, glue to a picture frame.
  • Turquoise gets its blue color from copper and its green from iron
  • It's a relatively soft stone that has been treasured around the world since 5000BC. Especially popular in ancient Iraq and Egypt it was traded to Europe through Turkey and thus acquired its name: pierre turquoise means Turkish Stone in French.
  • It has been highly valued in Tibet for centuries, and in the Americas it's been found in ancient archeological sites from Argentina to New Mexico.
  • Today the best turquoise comes from Iran, Afghanistan, Australia, Tibet and the southwestern states of the USA & as well as adjacent areas in Mexico. 
  • In Persia and India seeing turquoise and the moon at the same time is believed to bring good fortune, protect from evil, and/or increase wealth. Native Americans, Central Asian nomads, Tibetans and others wherever turquoise has been found, attribute a wide range of beneficial qualities to it even today.
  • Modern metaphysical writers connect turquoise with communicating truth and the throat chakra. It's also considered to be and excellent stone for overall wellbeing improving moods and emotions, and relieving stress.