{"title":"2026 Tucson Gemstone Finds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lone-mountain-turquoise-4-6mm-nugget-18-inch","title":"Lone Mountain Turquoise 4-6mm Nugget - 18 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lone Mountain turquoise mine was rediscovered in 1920 by Lee Hand, a man known as the \"turquoise king\" of his day. It is considered rediscovered because it was believed to have been mined by pre-historic Native Americans around 1000 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Lone Mountain so special?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, its long history of Native Americans mining and adorning themselves with Lone Mountain turquoise going back possibly to pre-historic times.  A prospector of the old west in the 1920's rediscovered the mine and either sold or traded the turquoise to Native American jewelry traders in New Mexico. The old Native American traders of the day prized Lone Mountain turquoise and gave it to their very best silversmiths to use in jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last 80 years, Lone Mountain has produced some of the finest Turquoise in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47001508446357,"sku":"TQS-LMT4-6NUG-18","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-LMT4-6NUG-18-001.jpg?v=1773947756"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-6x8mm-barrel-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 6x8mm Barrel - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company — limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This material is known for its rich sky \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/blue-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e to blue-green color and bold, high-contrast matrix in shades of brown, charcoal, and black. The natural webbing and veining create distinctive patterns in every bead, giving designers a look that feels both historic and strikingly modern. With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005703078037,"sku":"TQS-EGY6x8BRL","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-EGY6x8BRL-001.jpg?v=1773947882"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-5x7mm-barrel-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 5x7mm Barrel - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company — limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This material is known for its rich sky \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/blue-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e to blue-green color and bold, high-contrast matrix in shades of brown, charcoal, and black. The natural webbing and veining create distinctive patterns in every bead, giving designers a look that feels both historic and strikingly modern. With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005703110805,"sku":"TQS-EGY5x7BRL","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-EGY5x7BRL-001.jpg?v=1773947915"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-2x4-4x5mm-side-drill-nugget-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 2x4-4x5mm Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. 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With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005703143573,"sku":"TQS-EGY2-5NUG-SD","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-EGY2-5NUG-SD-001.jpg?v=1773948011"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-2x4-4x7mm-graduated-side-drill-nugget-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 2x4-4x7mm Graduated Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. 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With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005703176341,"sku":"TQS-EGY2-7NUG-SD-GRAD","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-EGY2-7NUG-SD-GRAD-001.jpg?v=1773948060"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-4x5-7x10mm-graduated-free-form-oval-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 4x5-7x10mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. 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With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. 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With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. 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With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. 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Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This material is known for its rich sky \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/blue-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e to blue-green color and bold, high-contrast matrix in shades of brown, charcoal, and black. The natural webbing and veining create distinctive patterns in every bead, giving designers a look that feels both historic and strikingly modern. With a hardness of approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively durable for turquoise and well suited for carefully crafted jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Stones offers top-grade Egyptian Turquoise selected for strong color saturation, attractive matrix patterns, and overall material stability. Supply is limited and not always guaranteed — making this a unique addition to any \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/turquoise-gemstone-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005704159381,"sku":"TQS-EGY3-9NUG-SD-GRAD","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/TQS-EGY3-9NUG-SD-GRAD-001.jpg?v=1773949451"},{"product_id":"egyptian-turquoise-3x4-4x7mm-graduated-side-drill-nugget-15-16-inch","title":"Egyptian Turquoise 3x4-4x7mm Graduated Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. 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