turquoise jewelry

The Sunnyside mine is located near the town of Tuscarora, Nevada in the Tuscarora mountain range in the northeast part of the state. The mine is no longer in operation because it has become part of a gold mining operation and a privately owned ranch. These stones were mined mostly in the 1970’s, but you...

The Candelaria Hills in Southwest Nevada are home to dozens of turquoise mines, large and small. The turquoise comes from the silver mine owned by the Silver Standard Company and is only mined sporadically. This is because the area has been mostly exploited for the silver and gold which made the area famous since the...

Give your jewelry a little ZING with some different shapes! Lightning bolts are becoming increasingly popular in turquoise jewelry and we are OBSESSED. Such a different way to display your favorite shades of blue. Silver and turquoise earrings are a perfect pair! Adorn your fingers with some bolts! Loving the different shades of these. Different...

One of the most famous and well known American Turquoise mines is the Morenci Turquoise mine form Southern Arizona. This mine was a major producer of natural gemstones that were used commercially for years in predominately Southwestern and Native American Jewelry. The mine was famous for its beautiful true blue Turquoise. Most of the material from this famous mine was a...

Are you a cowgirl graduating this year? I believe congratulations are in order! You have worked so hard to make it this far, reward yourself with a gorgeous class ring to show off your proud accomplishment!  Let’s take a look at some places you can order a custom ring from! CH Designs Custom Silver (@ch.jewelrydesigns)...

The Stormy Mountain Turquoise Mine is located in Elko County, Nevada. Along with the Blue Diamond Mine, this stone is known for producing hard, dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy, black or brown matrix that resembles storm clouds. The highest grade material from the mine was a medium to dark blue and aqua blue...

Named for producing some of the hardest turquoise ever found, the Blue Diamond mine is located outside of Austin, Nevada, and was first mined in the 1930s. The mine is considered a “hat mine”, which is a small deposit of turquoise that “you can cover with your hat”.  Blue Diamond Turquoise is a very beautiful stone,...

Bisbee Turquoise is one of the most valued types of Turquoise that has ever been mined in North America. This is because it was only actively mined by one independent miner during a 2 year period in the 1970s. Throughout that time, less than 2,000 pounds of turquoise was recovered. This stone is primarily a by-product...