Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 9-13mm Free Form Bead - 15-16 Inch Ball ” which translates to “stone

” which translates to “stone of many colors

Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black

Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present

it was feared for centuries as a bad luck stone

This strand consisted of Hubei Turquoise

Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 9-13mm Free Form Bead - 15-16 Inch Ball ” which translates to “stoneHubei 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