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Turquoise Gemstone Beads

Dakota Stones curates one of the widest turquoise bead selections on the market—everything from Arizona’s famed Sleeping Beauty sky-blue rounds to the chocolate-matrix patterns of Kingman, the sea-foam hues of Campitos and Elisa, and the richly veined material from China’s Hubei province. We stock multiple shapes and sizes—heishi, nuggets, rounds and rondelles—so designers can match color and matrix across an entire suite of pieces.
Geologically, turquoise forms when mineral-rich groundwater percolates through aluminous host rock and copper deposits, replacing pockets of material over thousands of years. The result is a hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate revered since the Egyptians and Aztecs for its vivid, naturally waxy luster. Our inventory includes both untreated stones and carefully stabilized strands (clearly labeled) to ensure durability without sacrificing authentic color.
Whether you’re chasing the robin’s-egg tone of classic Southwestern jewelry or the intricate spiderweb matrix prized by collectors, you’ll find a strand here that fits. Mix turquoise with sterling silver for timeless desert style, pair it with coral for striking contrast, or use small heishi as accent spacers—the palette possibilities are as vast as the landscapes where these legendary stones are mined.

 

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Green Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Green Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2mm Blue/Matrix/Green/Brown Round Faceted Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 1x2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade rondelle square beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 1x2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade rondelle square beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 1x2mm Blue Square Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue Table Cut Cube AAA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4-8mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4-8mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4-8mm Graduated Heishi - 15-16-Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Peruvian Turquoise is also known as Turquoise Chrysocolla. It’s attractive blue-green provides a unique color to the mineral world. Peruvian Turquo...

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This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise specimen from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise specimen from the Dakota Stones collection.
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Turquoise 20-40mm Specimen - DS ROCK SHOP

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Perfect for gift giving or keeping for yourself, these gemstone specimens come conveniently packed in a clear plastic terrarium that serves as prot...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4-8mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4-8mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4-8mm Light Blue Nugget AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Light Blue Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Light Blue Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Light Blue Turquoise 2x4mm Heishi A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 4mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Peruvian Turquoise is also known as Turquoise Chrysocolla. It’s attractive blue-green provides a unique color to the mineral world. Peruvian Turquo...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise Multi 2mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 15-22mm Kingman Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 15-22mm Kingman Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 9x11-16mm Hubei Turquoise Brown Green Corn Gemstone strand of round beads.

Hubei Turquoise 6-9x11-16mm Brown & Green Corn Two 5pc Sets (10pcs)

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Faceted Round AAA - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8x10-10x12mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Rectangle Gemstone strand with free-form beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x10-10x12mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Rectangle Gemstone strand with free-form beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 8x10-10x12mm Blue/Green Free Form Rectangle - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise Multi 3mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8-8x10mm Turquoise Gemstone strand with rough nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8-8x10mm Turquoise Gemstone strand with rough nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Turquoise 6x8-8x10mm Rough Nugget - 15-16 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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Hubei Turquoise 6x8mm Blue-Green Egg Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Spiny Oyster Compressed Gemstone strand with heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Spiny Oyster Compressed Gemstone strand with heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise & Spiny Oyster 4mm Compressed Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 1-2x3mm Hubei Turquoise Lapis Spiny Oyster Gemstone strand with AAA grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 1-2x3mm Hubei Turquoise Lapis Spiny Oyster Gemstone strand with AAA grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise, Lapis AAA, & Spiny Oyster 1-2x3mm Squaredelle - 15-16 Inch

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These mixed stone strands have a great pop of color making them perfect for when you're making that unique and colorful piece of jewelry! This stra...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with A grade rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2x4mm Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Faceted Cube AAA - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Turquoise 5-7mm Blue Free Form Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8x13mm Green Pear Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 1x2mm Hubei Turquoise Lapis Spiny Oyster Gemstone strand with AAA grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 1x2mm Hubei Turquoise Lapis Spiny Oyster Gemstone strand with AAA grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise, Lapis AAA, & Spiny Oyster 1x2mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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These mixed stone strands have a great pop of color making them perfect for when you're making that unique and colorful piece of jewelry! This stra...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade nugget beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Nugget AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Banded Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 6mm Blue Chip - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 9-10mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with AA grade free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 9-10mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with AA grade free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 9-10mm Blue with Matrix Free Form Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8x10-10x12mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Rectangle Gemstone strand with A grade free-form beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x10-10x12mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Rectangle Gemstone strand with A grade free-form beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 8x10-10x12mm Blue Free Form Rectangle A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Turquoise 3mm Sky Blue Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 9-10mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with A grade irregular rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 9-10mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with A grade irregular rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 9-10mm Blue Irregular Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Purple Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Turquoise Graduated Nugget with Tube Spacer Beads - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise Magnesite Compressed Gemstone strand with dyed heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise Magnesite Compressed Gemstone strand with dyed heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Turquoise & Dyed Magnesite (Compressed) 2x4 Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Sky Blue Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Sky Blue Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Sky Blue Hubei Turquoise 6-6.5mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2x4mm Heishi AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3x5mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Light Blue Green Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Flat Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Flat Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Flat Oval Blue AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10-18mm Kingman Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10-18mm Kingman Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.

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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Hubei Turquoise 9-10x10-12mm Green-Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68429

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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Hubei Turquoise 5-6x16-18mm Graduate Banded Disc Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise Magnesite Compressed Gemstone strand with dyed heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Turquoise Magnesite Compressed Gemstone strand with dyed heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Turquoise & Dyed Magnesite (Compressed) 2x6 Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Rectangle Tube Gemstone strand with AAA grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Hubei Turquoise Rectangle Tube Gemstone strand with AAA grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2x4mm Rectangle Tube AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue Green Table Cut Cube AA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 7-8mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7-8mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones Sonoran Gold Turquoise pebble from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Sonoran Gold Turquoise pebble from the Dakota Stones collection.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 10-14mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Top Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10-14mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Top Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 10-14mm Blue/Green Top Drill Chip - 15-16 Inch

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About this stone

Color
BlueBlue-GreenGreen
Origin
USA (Arizona)USA (Nevada)China (Hubei)Mexico
Mohs hardness
5–6
Treatment categories
NaturalStabilizedComposite/Reconstituted
Industry-standard treatment
Stabilization
Mineral chemistry
Hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate
Crystal system
Triclinic
Stone family
Turquoise
Birthstone
December
Common cuts
RoundRondelleHeishiNuggetFaceted RondelleChip
Common sizes
3mm4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Avoid ultrasonic, steam, bleach, and household cleaners. Soft damp cloth only. Remove before swimming, gym, perfume, hand-washing.
Related stones
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Amazonite, Larimar

Frequently asked questions

  • Is your turquoise real, or is it dyed howlite?
    Turquoise is hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate. Dyed howlite and dyed magnesite are common imitations sold as "turquoise" in the broader bead trade — those are different minerals entirely, not turquoise. Treatment category (Natural, Stabilized, Composite / Reconstituted) should be disclosed — ask before buying if a strand doesn't specify treatment or mineral identity.
  • What does "stabilized" turquoise mean — is it fake?
    Stabilized turquoise is turquoise that has been infused with clear epoxy resin under pressure to harden the naturally porous stone for jewelry use. It's color-stable and the industry-standard treatment for the vast majority of bead-grade material. It's distinct from composite/reconstituted material, which is bonded particles rather than treated whole stone.
  • What's the difference between Sleeping Beauty, Kingman, and Hubei turquoise?
    Sleeping Beauty (Arizona, mine closed 2012) is pure even sky-blue with little or no matrix — scarce and supply-constrained. Kingman (Arizona, active) covers the full Arizona range from clear blue to deep blue with bold matrix. Hubei (China, active) is the dominant commercial bead source — typically blue to blue-green with rich veining, almost always stabilized.
  • Will the color change over time?
    Stabilized turquoise is color-stable and will look much the same in five years as it does today. Untreated natural turquoise can shift slowly over years from skin oil and chemical contact — some designers and collectors prize this aging; others want consistent color, in which case stabilized is the right pick.
  • How do I tell if turquoise is real?
    Practical tests include weight (real turquoise feels denser than plastic or resin), a fingernail scratch on an inconspicuous spot (howlite at Mohs 3.5 will scratch easily; turquoise at 5–6 will not), a hot-needle test (plastic imitation will smell of melting plastic), and an acetone swab (dyed material will release color). The most reliable signal is buying from a seller that discloses treatment and origin per SKU.