Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8x13mm Green Pear Bead - 15-16 Inch Green Goldstone With its lush green coloration

With its lush green coloration and brilliant translucent luster

s attention in the 1890s when a local geologist saw it glimmering in the moonlight and recommended that it be submitted as a representative stone from Norway to the World

Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color

and is sometimes referred to as “Matara Diamond” after the City in Sri Lanka near where the stone is mined

as well as its iridescent sparkle

Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8x13mm Green Pear Bead - 15-16 Inch Green Goldstone With its lush green colorationHubei 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