North American Turquoise Gemstone Beads
North American Turquoise is one of the few stones that never leaves North America from mine to finished bead. North American Turquoise carries the names of the mines from which they are produced. Sleeping Beauty, Kingman, Nevada 8, Campitos, Sonoran Gold, and Caballo Campitos are all names of turquoise mines, either in the U.S. or Mexico.
Elisa Turquoise 3x6mm Tube - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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Kingman Turquoise 10-18mm Chip Blue 9-10 Inch Strands-Limited Editions
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise 7-8mm Nugget - 17-18 Inch
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise is a high-quality turquoise variety mined in Sonora, Mexico. It often features a mix of vibrant blue and green hues, som...
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Elisa Turquoise 6x8mm Tube - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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Sonoran Gold Turquoise 3-4mm Pebble - 17-18 Inch
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Mined in Mexico near the city of Cananea this turquoise is relatively new to the industry. Unlike most turquoise, Sonoran Gold is not mined in vein...
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3mm Chip 18 Inch - Limited Editions
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4x5mm Rondelle - Limited Editions
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Kingman Turquoise 8-12mm Nugget Green 9-10 Inch Strand - Limited Editions
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Kingman Turquoise 15-22mm Chip Green 9-10 Inch Strands- Limited Editions
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Elisa Turquoise 5-6mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch
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$79.00
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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Caballo Campitos Turquoise 10-20mm Nugget with 2mm Hole Size - Single Bead
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Sleeping Beauty 8-11mm Chip - 17-18 Inch
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Kingman Turquoise 3-4mm Blue/Green Pebble - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Campitos Turquoise 10-14mm Graduated Round - 19-20 Inch
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Kingman Turquoise 4mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise 8-9mm Blue Nugget - 17-18 Inch
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise is a high-quality turquoise variety mined in Sonora, Mexico. It often features a mix of vibrant blue and green hues, som...
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise 8-9mm Nugget - 17-18 Inch
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Sonoran Mountain Turquoise is a high-quality turquoise variety mined in Sonora, Mexico. It often features a mix of vibrant blue and green hues, som...
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Kingman Turquoise 4-6 Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 16-17 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 10-16x20mm Nugget Graduated - 15-16 Inch
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$880.00
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Kingman Turquoise 15-20mm Chip Blue 9-10 Inch Strands- Limited Editions
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Elisa Turquoise 5-13mm Graduated Rounds - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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White Buffalo 6-8mm Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch
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White Buffalo stone is a rare, white mineral predominantly composed of magnesite and quartz. Discovered in 1993, the only source for White Buffalo ...
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Elisa Turquoise 8-12x12-20mm Graduated Oval Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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Elisa Turquoise 8-9mm Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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Sleeping Beauty Turquouise 4-6mm Blue Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch
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$212.00
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 7-11mm Blue Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Dakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and...
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Kingman Turquoise 7-12x10-15mm Blue/Green/Brown Graduated Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Kingman Turquoise 4-7mm Blue Green with Matrix Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Kingman Turquoise 3-6mm Blue with Matrix Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Kingman Turquoise 4-7mm Blue Green Long Drill Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Lone Mountain Turquoise 4-6mm Nugget - 18 Inch
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The Lone Mountain turquoise mine was rediscovered in 1920 by Lee Hand, a man known as the "turquoise king" of his day. It is considered rediscovere...
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Kingman Turquoise 9x11-11x20mm Blue Brown Graduated Nugget - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Kingman Turquoise 6mm Blue Brown Rondelle - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Kingman Turquoise 10x13-13x20mm Graduated Barrel - 15-16 Inch
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Kingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, ...
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Campitos Turquoise 12-17mm Graduated Round - 19-20 Inch
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Turquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mine...
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Elisa Turquoise 5mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch
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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...
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About this stone
Color
Sky BlueBlue-GreenGreenWhite
Origin
USA (Arizona)USA (Nevada)Mexico (Sonora)
Mohs hardness
5–6
Treatment categories
Stabilized
Industry-standard treatment
Stabilization only — no dye or color enhancement; Sleeping Beauty and a few other strands via the Zachery process
Mineral chemistry
Hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate
Crystal system
Triclinic
Stone family
Turquoise
Birthstone
December
Common cuts
ChipPebbleNuggetHeishiRondelleRoundTubeCoinBarrel
Common sizes
3mm4mm5mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Avoid ultrasonic, steam, bleach, and household cleaners. Soft damp cloth only. Remove before swimming, gym, perfume, hand-washing.
Related stones
Turquoise, Kingman Turquoise, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli
Frequently asked questions
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Which mines does your North American turquoise come from?
Each strand carries the name of its mine. From the United States: Kingman and Sleeping Beauty, both in Arizona, and Lone Mountain and White Buffalo in Nevada. From Mexico: Campitos, Caballo Campitos, Elisa, Nacozari, Sonoran Gold, and Sonoran Mountain, all in the state of Sonora. Turquoise is sold by mine because each mine's ground produces a recognizable color and matrix. -
Is Mexican turquoise real turquoise?
Yes. The Sonoran mines sit on the same copper belt that runs through Arizona — turquoise forms where copper-bearing rock weathers, and the geology does not stop at the border. Campitos, Elisa, Nacozari, and the Sonoran claims all produce genuine turquoise: hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate, the same mineral as the Arizona material, at the same Mohs 5–6. -
Is your North American turquoise treated?
All of it is stabilized, and stabilization is the only treatment — no dye, no color change. Most strands are conventionally stabilized, which reduces turquoise's natural porosity so the stone polishes cleanly and holds up to drilling and wear. Sleeping Beauty strands, along with a small number of other North American strands, are stabilized with the Zachery process instead — an electrochemical treatment that adds no dye and no resin and leaves the color unaltered. -
How do the mines differ?
Color and matrix. Sleeping Beauty runs an even sky blue with little or no matrix. Kingman covers the full Arizona range, clear blue through green with brown-to-black webbing. The Sonoran material runs bright blue to blue-green with cleaner matrix — Nacozari strands here are clean blue, and Sonoran Gold leans green. Nevada ground tends toward green tones and spiderweb matrix. White Buffalo is the outlier: white with black matrix. The mine name is shorthand for the look. -
What shapes and sizes do you stock?
Chips and pebbles from 3mm up to 22mm — the large Kingman chips come through as Limited Editions — plus heishi from 3mm to 6mm, rounds and graduated rounds up to 17mm, rondelles, tubes from 1x2mm A-grade Sleeping Beauty to 6x8mm Elisa, coins, barrels, and nuggets, including single large nuggets drilled with a 2mm hole for focal work.