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Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Garnet Heart Enhancer Sale Price: $61.98  |
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Turquoise and garnet -- two gemstones that symbolize love, and this romantic heart framed with lacy sterling silver adds even more love to the equation! The beauty of a teal blue turquoise cabochon from the renowned Kingman mine is Arizona is highlighted by the deep luster of a faceted garnet set in dainty openwork of sterling silver... |
Kingman Turquoise
 Petite Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring size 725 US $24.95 
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 Kingman Turquoise Inlay 925 Silver Belle Pendant US $40.00
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 Signed Old Pawn Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling Kingman Turquoise Sterling US $1,200.00
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 Kingman Turquoise Necklaceone of a kind1550 caratsfine jewelry 24 28 inches US $950.00
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 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Necklace US $139.95
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 Sterling Silver Kingman Green Turquoise Coral Necklace US $699.95
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 5 Strand 925 Sterling Silver Natural Green Kingman Turquoise Heshei Necklace US $129.95
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 9 Strand 925 Sterling Silver Natural Green Kingman Turquoise Heshei Necklace US $379.95
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 5 Strand Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Necklace US $314.95
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 WOW Kingman Turquoise Blue Zircon Sapphire SS 18K Ring US $229.00
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 3 Strand 925 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Heshei Necklace US $107.95
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 925 Sterling Silver Blue Wind Kingman Turquoise Lapis Squash Blossom Necklace US $494.95
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 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Ring size 9 US $41.35
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 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Ring size 8 US $35.95
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 GORGEOUS Kingman Turquoise 13x18mm Cabachon Sterling Silver Brooch Pin US $36.00
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 14K Gold Kingman TURQUOISE Nugget Double BraceletUSA Made US $46.99
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 925 Sterling Silver Green Kingman Turquoise Necklace US $229.95
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 925 Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Lapis Necklace US $179.95
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 Dark Blue Kingman Turquoise Sterling Necklace Bracelet US $128.00
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 Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Bezel Cup Necklace US $99.95
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 Unique Faceted Blue Green Kingman Turquoise Necklace US $52.00
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 Jay King Inlaid Kingman Turquoise Sugilite Gaspiete Silver Ring Size 10 US $179.99
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 925 Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Rondel Necklace US $189.95
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 Chunky Natural Dark Blue Kingman Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Bead Necklace US $60.00
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 Genuine Kingman Az TURQUOISE filigree 925 ring sz 7 US $49.00
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 Large Polished Light Green Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Bead Necklace US $28.00
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 Gorgeous Kingman Turquoise Heart Sterling Link Bracelet US $72.00
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 LEO FEENEY Birdseye Kingman Turquoise Cocktail Ring 9 US $294.38
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 LARGE KINGMAN TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER RING 6 3 4 GORGEOUS SOUTHWEST US $68.99
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 Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Lasso Ring s5 US $29.98
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 925 Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring size 6 US $35.95
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 Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Ruffled Heart Pendant US $28.00
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 Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Womens Cuff Bracelet US $239.00
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 KINGMAN TURQUOISE CABOCHON PENDANT SET IN STERLING SILVER WITH MESH CHAIN US $168.00
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 PENDANT Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Metis David Freeland Jr Large Bail US $29.95
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 Bracelet Genuine Turquoise and Sterling Silver Chaco Canyon Southwest Kingman US $459.50
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 NATURAL KINGMAN TURQUOISE BEADS AND WHITE BUFFALO NECKLACE US $49.95
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 Carolyn Pollacks Kingman Turquoise and Sterling 1 Hoop Earrings Never Worn US $69.99
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 VINTAGE CARVED CARNELIAN KINGMAN TURQUOISE STERLING HAND WRAPPED NECKLACE US $120.00
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 20 INCH ROYSTON TURQUOISE KINGMAN TURQUOISE NECKLACE US $79.95
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 Jay King Turquoise Metal Matrix Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Blue Kingman Mine US $139.99
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 925 Sterling Silver Mixed Natural Kingman Turquoise Nugget Necklace US $53.95
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 10 Strand Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Necklace US $446.35
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 925 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Pin Pendant Necklace US $71.95
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 5 Strand 925 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Bamboo Bear Paw Bracelet US $53.95
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 5 Strand 925 Sterling Silver Natural Kingman Turquoise Bear Paw Bracelet US $53.95
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What Silversmith stamps his turquoise jewelry the the capital T stamped on it?
I purchased a silver cuff bracelet with 12 turquoise stones on it and it weights 64.5 grams. Its beautiful. I would like to know who made it.
I purchased it at a live auction and the papers only say it is a Kingman Turquoise Bracelet. It is also stamped sterling. The bracelet is 1 1/2" wide and 7" tip to tip with 1" gap to be adjusted. Can anyone help me?
The Navajo's got their turquoise from the Kingman Mines also.
Thank you
Tommy Singer, a well-known Navajo artist, sometimes marks his silver pieces with a T and a crescent moon. On one of my bracelets, the T is distinct, but the crescent is barely visible, so possibly you're looking at his mark.
Treasure Hunting for Turquoise
Turquoise rough
Turquoise is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral used in jewelry. It has been mined since at least 6000 BC by Egyptians. Like other opaque such as coral, turquoise is commonly sold by the size in millimeters rather than by weight.
Turquoise is usually found sandstone layers and can be seen as splotches or as a network of brown or black veins running through the sandstone. There are many small-scale mining operations that are worked by hand. Only one mine in Apache Canyon California operates at a commercial capacity today.
With a hardness of just under 6, about the hardness of window glass, this gemstone takes a good polish. It comes in white, blue, green, brown, yellow and all of the shades in between. The value of the turquoise you will find is determined by the richness of color. Robin’s egg is usually the most valuable. The more of a green hug or lightening of color will decrease the value. Turquoise should never be soft or chalky in color.
Turquoise polished
Turquoise is typically found in the arid regions of the world and some high quality gemstones have been found in the Southwest United States such as Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.
More that 120 mines have produced significant quantities of gem quality turquoise in Nevada. Nevada mines are primarily worked for the gemstone as apposed to other mining areas where turquoise is usually the result of the by product of other mining activities. The geological formation of Nevada turquoise, it is hard and dense and usually does not require any treatment or enhancements to be used in jewelry.
The Royston mining district located near Tonapah, Nevada conducts tours of the mining facility Wednesday through Saturday excluding holidays. For $100 per person you will get a bucket to fill up by picking through the tailing piles. You will need to bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water, and a good pair of shoes.
The mines in Royston have been in operation since 1902 and by 1915 over $5,000,000 worth of turquoise has been removed from the mines. It was believed to have been the largest single producing turquoise mine in America at that time.
The Otteson’s Mine also offers mine tours, Wednesday through Friday excluding holidays. For $50 per person you will get a bucket to fill up by picking through the tailing piles.
Turquoise is found throughout the Southwest United States. Always contact the states Bureau of Land Management for any fees or permit requirements before treasure hunting on public land. Also get permission from any land owners before hunting on private property.
In Arizona turquoise has been found near Albuquerque, Bisbee, Cave Creek, Globe, Kingman, Turquoise and Birdeyes mountains.
In California turquoise has been found in San Bernardo, Imperial, and Inyo counties.
In Colorado, search Conejos, Lake, El Paso and Saguache Counties.
In Nevada, search Clark, Elko, Esmeralda County, Eureka, Lander, Mineral County and Nye counties.
New Mexico, Eddy, Grant, Otero, and Santa Fe counties.
Tools you will need to hunt for turquoise; Pick Axe, rock hammer, gloves, safety glasses, bucket. Remember you are searching arid regions of the world so proper clothing is a must. Wear clothing in layers because weather can change very rapidly in these areas. Water, hat and a good sunscreen is a must.
Happy Treasure Hunting.
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