{"title":"Loose Turquoise (Beta)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"turquoise-kingman-black-web","title":"Turquoise #1B | Kingman Black Web","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpiderweb Turquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32.25\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eKingman\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements: 30.8mm x 25.8mm x 7.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack and Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40837470159033,"sku":"","price":3040.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/webturquoise1b.jpg?v=1630016543"},{"product_id":"turquoise-gleeson-courtland","title":"Turquoise #98 | Courtland-Gleeson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44.15\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtland-Gleeson Mining District, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements: 26.2mm x 17.2mm x 12.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact us for additional photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40837523374265,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/looseturquoise98.jpg?v=1630016591"},{"product_id":"turquoise-109a-sonoran","title":"Turquoise #109A | Sonoran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843743428793,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sonoranturquoise109a.jpg?v=1630016519"},{"product_id":"turquoise-20-sleeping-beauty-seafoam","title":"Turquoise #20 | Sleeping Beauty Seafoam","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSleeping Beauty Seafoam Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e464.04\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural Nugget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone 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stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843913298105,"sku":"","price":5060.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise20.jpg?v=1630016578"},{"product_id":"morenci-turquoise-specimen-18","title":"Turquoise #18 | Morenci","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1,138.02\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMorenci\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolished Freeform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: 3.5 inches x 2.75 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Rhodochrosite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRhodochrosite is a pink and white mineral found most commonly in Argentina, with solid pink crystals rarely found in Colorado.  It is often confused with rhodonite, a black and pink stone.  Ranking a 3.5 to 4 on the mohs hardness scale, rhodochrosite is recommended to be enjoyed as either a pendant or loose collector's stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and 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measurements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e21.2mm x 16.2mm x 6.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not 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stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849586749625,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/morenciturquoise12.jpg?v=1630126421"},{"product_id":"turquoise","title":"Turquoise #111 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.33\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeform Drop Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements: 23mm x 17.5mm x 4.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise Blue and Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849657364665,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise111.jpg?v=1630124777"},{"product_id":"turquoise-1","title":"Turquoise #26 | Pilot Mountain Star Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849704026297,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/pilotmountainturquoise26.jpg?v=1630125362"},{"product_id":"turquoise-182-number-8-mine","title":"Turquoise #182 | Number 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.27\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eNumber 8 Mine,\u003cspan\u003e Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 6.2mm x 3.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue with Greenish Brown matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849776705721,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/number8turquoise182.jpg?v=1630127045"},{"product_id":"pinto-valley-turquoise-157","title":"Turquoise #157 | Pinto Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e10.52 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003ePinto Valley Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.2mm x 14.8m x 4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue with Black matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849797578937,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/pintovalleyturquoise157.jpg?v=1630127812"},{"product_id":"turquoise-4","title":"Turquoise #229 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12.66 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e21.5mm x 15.4mm x 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue with Greenish matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849869897913,"sku":"TQ-229-C31","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise229.jpg?v=1630128347"},{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-turquoise-119","title":"Turquoise #119 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.10\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 13mm x 7.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue with Gray matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40849886118073,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise119.jpg?v=1630128933"},{"product_id":"turquoise-6","title":"Turquoise #216 | Royston","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.44\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoyston District\u003cspan\u003e, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e21.7mm x 10mm x 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue with Chocolate matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850086494393,"sku":"TQ-216-C3","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/roystonturquoise216.jpg?v=1630129818"},{"product_id":"turquoise-pinto-valley-159","title":"Turquoise #159 | Pinto Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003ePinto Valley Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements: 18mm x 8mm x 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise Blue with Dark Gray matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850110251193,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/pintovalleyturquoise159.jpg?v=1630201109"},{"product_id":"turquoise-116-green-royston","title":"Turquoise #116 | Royston","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.39\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoyston District, Nevada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 14mm x 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850117066937,"sku":"TQ-116-C3","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/roystonturquoisecabs116.jpg?v=1630201840"},{"product_id":"turquoise-9","title":"Turquoise #102 | possibly New Lander?- see additional notes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpiderweb Turquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12.36 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 10mm x 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Greenish Blue with Black matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Lander Blue\" and \"New Lander\" are sensitive, variety specific terms that must be proven with pedigree and provenance.  While we can only make an educated about this particular piece, what we know for certain is that we cut the rough from a bag with mixed material marked \"Nevada\" put away between 30 and 40 years ago.  The material is not dyed, nor is it stabilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850123620537,"sku":"TQ-102-C31","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/landerblueturquoise102.jpg?v=1630204747"},{"product_id":"variscite-cabochon-190","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #190","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.38\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 19m x 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Variscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850142593209,"sku":"TQ-190-C3","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/loosevariscitecabstone190.jpg?v=1630212294"},{"product_id":"variscite-96","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #96","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.87\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 21m x 3.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVariscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850148229305,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/greenvariscitecab96.jpg?v=1630213764"},{"product_id":"chysocolla-cabochon-140","title":"Chrysocolla Cabochon | #140","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eChrysocolla with Malachite and Cuprite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62.15\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003ePala Region, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear Shape Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 23mm x 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue Chrysocolla with Green Malachite and Red Cuprite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Chrysocolla:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrysocolla, high grade material referred to as \"gem silica,\" is a blue to green mineral colored by a high copper content.  The mineral is often found in copper mines alongside turquoise, malachite, and azurite.  Crystalized chrysocolla is rare but available on the market; material typically forms en masse.  Chrysocolla's translucency helps differentiate it from opaque turquoise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Chrysocolla is known to vary in durability.  While pendants and earrings are always safe, only some pieces can be worn in rings every day.  Material ranges from 2 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale depending entirely on the amount of silica (or quartz) in the stone's makeup.  Generally, dark navy blue pieces are softer, while cyan, green, and blue-green pieces are harder.  It is not recommended to put chrysocolla in chemical silver cleaner unless you know for certain it is agatized (the result of having a high silica content).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850159501497,"sku":"TQ-140-C3","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/chrysocollacabloosestone140.jpg?v=1630211707"},{"product_id":"turquoise-10","title":"Turquoise #88 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.96\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 19m x 3.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850190205113,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise88.jpg?v=1630205332"},{"product_id":"turquoise-11","title":"Turquoise #266A | Pinto Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e10.57 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003ePinto Valley Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 11m x 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue with Black matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact us for additional photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850236539065,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/wholesaleturquoisestones266.jpg?v=1630205750"},{"product_id":"turquoise-263","title":"Turquoise #263 | Tyrone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21.36\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBurro Mountains, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 18.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 14m x 8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBluish Green with Black matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact us for additional photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850253643961,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/tyroneturquoise263.jpg?v=1630206496"},{"product_id":"green-royston-turquoise-213","title":"Turquoise #213 | Royston","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35.15\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoyston District, Nevada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 13.5m x 6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850279858361,"sku":"TQ-213-C3","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/roystonturquoisestone213.jpg?v=1630207065"},{"product_id":"turquoise-97","title":"Turquoise #97 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47.66\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 25.5mm x 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact us for additional photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850321342649,"sku":"TQ-97-C3","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/loosesleepingbeautyturquoisecabs97.jpg?v=1630207677"},{"product_id":"turquoise-156","title":"Turquoise #156 | Bisbee","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e19.89 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBisbee\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 14m x 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850349195449,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/bisbeeturquoisecab156.jpg?v=1630208083"},{"product_id":"baja-turquoise-153","title":"Turquoise #153 | Baja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.50\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaja California, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 12.5m x 9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850381340857,"sku":"TQ-153-C3","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/bajaturquoisestone153.jpg?v=1630208590"},{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-turquoise-nugget-191","title":"Turquoise #191 | Sleeping Beauty Nugget","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estone: $235 USD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+shipping to Denmark: $60 USD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia sales tax inapplicable to purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36.32\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Nugge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 23m x 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850433900729,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyseafoamturquoisenugget191.jpg?v=1630209156"},{"product_id":"shop-loose-sugilite-171","title":"Sugilite Cabochon | #171","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eSugilite\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e62\u003c\/span\u003e.97 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 21mm x 7.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurple with Black veining \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Sugilite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugilite (most commonly pronounced sooj-ill-ite) is a rare purple to pink mineral discovered in 1944 by Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi.  The first material came out of Japan, but other deposits were later found in Canada and Italy, with the largest current producer being South Africa.  While most material is opaque, high grade material can be quite translucent, sometimes garnering the trade name \"royal azel.\"  Sugilite can often be mistaken for the rare purple Russian mineral, \"charoite.\"  These are two completely different minerals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856323063993,"sku":"","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sugilitestone171.jpg?v=1630272069"},{"product_id":"turquoise-69","title":"Turquoise #69 | Badger","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e67.40 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBadger Mine, Nevada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 21.2mm x 9.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen with Grey matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact us for additional photos\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856372084921,"sku":"TQ-69-C3","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/greenturquoisestone69.jpg?v=1630268425"},{"product_id":"zoisite-200","title":"Green Zoisite Cabochon | #200","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eZoisite\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e80\u003c\/span\u003e.92 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eZaire\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 31mm x 5.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen with Black spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Zoisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZoisite is known to come in a few exceptional varieties.  The most popular in the gem trade is blue zoisite from Tanzania, commonly referred to as \"tanzanite.\"  Green material is also relatively well-known to the industry, especially when it contains inclusions of red ruby; this is called \"ruby in zoisite,\" or \"anyolite.\"  \"Thulite,\" also known as \"rosaline,\" is the lesser known pink zoisite from Scandinavia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll zoisite ranks from 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it perfect for pendants, earrings, and rings for dressy occasions.  It is important to only let jewelers familiar with the material perform any kind of work or maintenance on zoisite jewelry... including cleaning.  In particular, tanzanite is sensitive to heat shock and pressure- both of which are required to happen during routine maintenance.  Experienced jewelers know how to handle zoisite jewelry properly and avoid costly mistakes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856414552249,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/rubyinzoisite200.jpg?v=1630270625"},{"product_id":"variscite-cabochon-161","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #161","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18\u003c\/span\u003e.10 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24mm x 13.1mm x 8.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Variscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856435359929,"sku":"TQ-161-C3","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/loosevariscitestone161.jpg?v=1630274314"},{"product_id":"manassa-turquoise-108","title":"Turquoise #108 | Manassa","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.80\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eManassa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCushion Shape\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e20.7mm x 18.9mm x 11.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue Green with Orange veining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856769953977,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/manassaturquoise108.jpg?v=1630268939"},{"product_id":"sonora-turquoise-184","title":"Turquoise #184 | Sonoran","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.43\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSonora\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e27mm x 29.1mm x 18.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856836735161,"sku":"TQ-184-C31","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sonoraturquoise184.jpg?v=1630273886"},{"product_id":"turquoise-231","title":"Turquoise #231 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16.84\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: 29.1mm x 15mm x 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e vivid Turquoise Blue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856877564089,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/loosesleepingbeautyturquoisestone231.jpg?v=1630272597"},{"product_id":"polished-baja-california-turquoise-154","title":"Turquoise #154 | Baja Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e73\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.10\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaja\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e California, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFreeform Polished Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e42mm (1.6\") x 23mm (0.9\") x 12.6mm (0.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaby Blue with Light Brown and Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856919376057,"sku":"TQ-154-C3","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/bajacaliforniaturquoise154.jpg?v=1630273064"},{"product_id":"turquoise-152-baja-california","title":"Turquoise #152 | Baja","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.64\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baja\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e California, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estone measurements: 34mm x 23mm x 7.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight Blue with White spots and Grey matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856960925881,"sku":"TQ-152-C3","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/bajacaliforniaturquoisestone152.jpg?v=1630273514"},{"product_id":"number-8-mine-turquoise-180","title":"Turquoise #180 | Number 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.87\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber 8 Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 32.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 12.6mm x 6.05mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888191254713,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/number8turquoise180.jpg?v=1630550776"},{"product_id":"number-8-spiderweb-turquoise-175","title":"Turquoise #175 | Number 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.84\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber 8 Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut: \u003c\/strong\u003eBarrel\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 21.89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 14.88mm x 9.57mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888218681529,"sku":"TQ-175-C3","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/numbereightturquoisestone175.jpg?v=1630549843"},{"product_id":"loose-variscite-stone-197","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #197","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.58\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 21.74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 15.86m x 7.93mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Variscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888248402105,"sku":"TQ-197-C3","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/greenutahvariscitestone197.jpg?v=1630555857"},{"product_id":"turquoise-5","title":"Turquoise #4 | Pilot Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e+shipping to Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e119.37\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot Mountain Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeform Triangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 48.87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 44.13mm x 7.78mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888321769657,"sku":"","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/pilotmountainturquoisestone4.jpg?v=1630554402"},{"product_id":"turquoise-220","title":"Turquoise #220 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.72\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 28.31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 11.76mm x 5.95mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888358863033,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyblueturquoise220.jpg?v=1630552953"},{"product_id":"round-sleeping-beauty-turquoise-cabochon-207","title":"Turquoise #207 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.53\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 21.44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888389861561,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoisestone207.jpg?v=1630552095"},{"product_id":"turquoise-89","title":"Turquoise #89 | Courtland-Gleeson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.17\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtland-Gleeson Mining District, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 16.12mm x 5.23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888428789945,"sku":"TQ-89-C3","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/courtlandgleesonturquoise89.jpg?v=1630554870"},{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-mine-turquoise-138","title":"Turquoise #138 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.18\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeform Triangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 23.46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 21.75mm x 8.95mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888692998329,"sku":"TQ-138-C3","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoise138.jpg?v=1630548749"},{"product_id":"turquoise-110","title":"Turquoise #110 | Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12.54 carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeping Beauty Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 17.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 15.43mm x 8.33mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright Blue with Tan matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888801394873,"sku":"TQ-110-C3","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/sleepingbeautyturquoisestone110.jpg?v=1630546427"},{"product_id":"variscite-cabochon-165","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #165","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.16\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 23.07\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 17.8m x 9.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Variscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888882954425,"sku":"TQ-165-C3","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/utahvariscitecabochon165.jpg?v=1630556292"},{"product_id":"loose-variscite-162","title":"Variscite Cabochon | #162","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eVariscite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.91\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUtah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 33.41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 16.97mm x 6.12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Variscite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariscite is a rare green mineral often mistaken for green turquoise.  Found most frequently in Utah (so much so that the stone was once popularly referred to as \"Utahlite\"), material can be found in specific mines throughout the Southwest United States and Germany.  Unlike turquoise, variscite is colored by aluminum elements, not copper.  While variscite is rarer than most turquoise varieties, material is often less expensive due to not being as well known on the retail jewelry market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Variscite is suggested to be worn in pendants and earrings.  Rings should be worn with care.  The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners.  Clean variscite jewelry with a silver polishing cloth while avoiding the stone in order to preserve the stone's polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888901402809,"sku":"TQ-162-C3","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/utahvariscitestone162.jpg?v=1630555377"},{"product_id":"turquoise-224","title":"Turquoise #224 | Tyrone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurro Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, New Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 36.11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 26.50mm x 9.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity.  Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or \"stabilized\") with electricity and\/or polymer.  Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with \"dying\" material.  Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used.  Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanna closer look?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are always happy to provide additional photos and videos any time.  Just shoot us a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact us for additional photos\" href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/burtons-gems-and-opals.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003equick message\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll get back to you.  Don't be shy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888918966457,"sku":"TQ-224-C31","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/tyroneturquoisestone224.jpg?v=1630553448"},{"product_id":"green-number-8-turquoise-193","title":"Turquoise #193 | Number 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.70\u003c\/span\u003e carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber 8 Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cut:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Cabochon Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements:\u003cspan\u003e 22.59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 16.26mm x 5.86mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.  Certain mines are known for 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chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burton's Gems and Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888962121913,"sku":"TQ-193-C3","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/products\/raregreenturquoise193.jpg?v=1630551288"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3785\/2601\/collections\/Turquoise_Varity_Square_9a5c97c6-02db-4e7a-8364-7de316cdd947.jpg?v=1778762068","url":"https:\/\/www.burtonsgemsandopals.com\/collections\/loose-turquoise-beta.oembed","provider":"Burton's Gems and Opals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}