{"title":"North American Turquoise Gemstone Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth American \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/gold-gemstone-beads\"\u003eGold\u003c\/a\u003e, and Caballo Campitos are all names of turquoise mines, either in the U.S. or Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-turquoise-6mm-heishi-limited-editions-dspremier","title":"Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 6mm Heishi - 17-18 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and quality of their rough. The Sleeping Beauty mine ceased producing Turquoise in 2012, so only a finite amount of rough material remains. With only limited amounts of this highly sought-after material remaining, natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continues to rise in value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is one of the oldest known stones in human history, often used as a talisman by kings, shamans and warriors. Turquoise beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BCE, and Egyptians were mining the stone as early as 3200 BCE. King Tutankhamun’s death mask was studded with Turquoise, and it is known to have been widely used in Aztec and Native American cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help strengthen and preserve our Sleeping Beauty Turquoise it is processed using the Zachary Process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is the Zachery Process you ask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames E. Zachery, a turquoise trader and an electrical engineer, discovered a way to improve the quality of turquoise in the 1980's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy soaking the stone in a non-toxic chemical solution, it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors. No one knows what’s in the solution because this is a proprietary and guarded process, though treated stones have more potassium in them than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it doesn't harden the stone, or subject it to pressure, the stones are closer to their natural state. In fact, Zachery-processed turquoise has similar gemological properties to untreated turquoise. To find out more about the process, check out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"THE IDENTIFICATION OF ZACHERY-TREATED TURQUOISE\" href=\"https:\/\/image1.fmgstatic.com\/pdf\/The-Identification-of-Zachery-Treated-Turquoise.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Identification of Zachery Treated Turquoise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1987, a man named Sterling, who is a turquoise trader from Arizona, purchased the recipe of the Zachery treatment process from James E. Zachery. The Zachery Process is the only turquoise process technology out there that is recognized as a natural treatment by the GIA in the US as well as international gem standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Does Turquoise Need to Be Treated you ask? Good question!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is a naturally soft stone, so it fractures easily. 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When they're dry, the treated stones are cut, shaped, or polished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41931196072085,"sku":"TQSSBT6HI","price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/products\/TQSSBT6HI-001.jpg?v=1663787406"},{"product_id":"kingman-turquoise-8-12mm-nugget-green-limited-editions","title":"Kingman Turquoise 8-12mm Nugget Green 9-10 Inch Strand - Limited Editions","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mined all over the world. Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present. The deposits within the rock become Turquoise after a chemical reaction occurs over long periods of time. Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished, but will not be chemically treated or altered. Metaphysically, Turquoise is known for it's strength and protection attributes - dating back to ancient Egyptian amulets. It might also be considered to have deep personal meaning, neutralizing overacidity and stomach problems, increasing growth, and alleviating pain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42082303901845,"sku":"TQSKNG8-12NUG-GR","price":133.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQSKNG8-12NUG-GR-001.jpg?v=1689181407"},{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-turquoise-4x5mm-rondelle-limited-editions","title":"Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4x5mm Rondelle - Limited Editions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones’ Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona — famous for the outstanding robin’s egg blue color and quality of their rough. 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The mines these stones are sourced from are primarily copper mines, and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43065014091925,"sku":"TQSELI5-13RD-GRAD-SHOW","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQSELI5-13RD-GRAD-SHOW-001.jpg?v=1713977670"},{"product_id":"elisa-turquoise-5-6mm-pebble-15-16-inch","title":"Elisa Turquoise 5-6mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that occurs when copper is introduced to water. These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other turquoise sourced from the region, which tends to be a strong blue color. 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