Hubei Turquoise Copper orders Bead Necklace

Turquoise, the captivating sea-green stone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope. Ancient peoples believed in its profound power to protect, as well as its tranquil energy and its association with enduring love.

Unlike American turquoise which is usually identified by the specific mine, Chinese turquoise has historically simply been referred to as "Chinese turquoise", even though there are several different areas that produce the stone. Turquoise has been mined in China for over 2000 years, evidenced by its use in many pieces of art and carvings from some of the earliest dynasties.

Chinese turquoise ranges all across the spectrum from deep greens to dark blues and even yellows. The best and most collectible material is dark blue with excellent spider-webbing. Most of the matrix is dark brown or black.

Today, most of the turquoise produced in China comes from the Ma'anshan and Hubei mines. The Hubei province includes the Yungai (also known as orders Cloud Mountain) and the Zhuxi mines.

Graduate Hubei Turquoise rondelle beads, 4mm-8mm, with brushed solid copper wavy disc beads in between the center turquoise beads to give that extra sparkle. Two hand crafted African Scratch copper beads at either end, with a Thai Karen Hilltribe solid copper textured toggle for closure. This necklace measures just over 18.5 inches in length. Unisex.