Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 20mm Dyed Multi Color Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch Weathered Hypersthene This makes sapphires very durable

This makes sapphires very durable and scratch-resistant

Discovered in Greenland in the late 1890's

com originate in the Philippines or Indonesia

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

while replicas are often cut or drilled

Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 20mm Dyed Multi Color Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch Weathered Hypersthene This makes sapphires very durableHubei 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