Bisbee Turquoise & Sugilite Pendant

This eye-catching Bisbee Turquoise and Sugilite Pendant is carefully crafted with sterling and fine silver, making it a timeless addition to any jewelry collection.  Bisbee Turquoise and Sugilite provide a vibrant color contrast, making this pendant a perfect way to add a statement to both casual and formal attire.   The scarcity of Bisbee Turquoise make this a unique collector's piece for admirers of rare gemstones. Let the dreamy purple Sugilite and gorgeous blue hues of this Bisbee Turquoise wrap you in a state of tranquility and calm.   Turquoise and sugilite are also known to be stones of protection. Details: Sterling and fine silver    3/4" wide by 1-7/8" long.   Sterling rolo style chain in your choice of length  Bisbee Turquoise Trivia:  The Lavender Pit Mine near Bisbee, AZ - hence the term Bisbee Turquoise - has been closed since the mid-70s and no longer is mined, making this gorgeous stone a collector's piece. Turquoise gemstone information: The Turquoise birthstone is for the month of December, named in 1912. Turquoise is found in arid regions where copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum. The result of this sedimentary process is a compound of hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate. Turquoise stone colors range from sky blue, which is the most desirable as a gemstone, blue, bluish green, green, yellowish green and may contain bluish white to greenish white streaks. Some turquoise contains inclusions of its host rock, known as matrix, that appear as black or brown spider-webbing or patches within the material. Turquoise ranges from 5-6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness (1 being Talc and 10 being Diamond). The most well known turquoise mines in the Southwest USA are located in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and California.