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

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue with Matix 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 3x6mm Elisa Turquoise Tube Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Elisa Turquoise Tube Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

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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Hubei Turquoise 8-11x10-12mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68404

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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 5-7x7-11mm Spider Web Matrix Blue-Green Pebble 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 16-20mm Blue-Green Irregular 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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Hubei Turquoise 3-4mm Blue Irregular Heishi 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 Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green 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 with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue Oval 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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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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This is a Dakota Stones 8x16mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x16mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 8x16mm Tear Drop Beads 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 5x8mm Hubei Turquoise Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 5x8mm Hubei Turquoise Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.

Hubei Turquoise 5x8mm Rondelle Beads AA Grade - 15-16 Grade

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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 10x8mm Peruvian Turquoise Butterfly Gemstone strand with A grade faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10x8mm Peruvian Turquoise Butterfly Gemstone strand with A grade faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peruvian Turquoise 10x8mm Faceted Butterfly 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 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle 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 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue with Matrix Faceted Round AA - 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 Green Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green with Matrix Round A - 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 Light Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm 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 6mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with irregular heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with irregular heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 6mm Blue Irregular 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 8mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 8mm Round - 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 10mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Peruvian Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 10mm Round - 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 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 24 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 24 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green Round - 24 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 7-9x9-13mm Blue-Green Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68430

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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 8-10x8-12mm Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68431

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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 9-14x11-15mm Light Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68410

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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 10-13x12-19mm Green Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68408

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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 5-6mm Blue Pebble 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 9-10mm Green Irregular 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 4x8mm Light Green & Brown Rice 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 4x6mm Banded Rectangle Nugget 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 5mm Semi Round 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 Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 20mm Dyed Multi Color Heart 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 Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6-7mm Dyed Dark Green 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 with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue-Green Oval 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 with Copper Painted Edge 8-9mm Green Quatrefoil 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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Chilean Turquoise 13-14mm Coin Cabochon

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Chilean turquoise is a prized gemstone primarily sourced from the Atacama Desert and the Andes Mountains in northern Chile. It is known for its vib...

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

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

Hubei Turquoise 6-6.2mm 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 4x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x5mm Barrel Beads 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 5x12mm Hubei Turquoise Green Rice Gemstone strand with A grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5x12mm Hubei Turquoise Green Rice Gemstone strand with A grade beads in 15-16 inch strand.
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Hubei Turquoise 5x12mm Green Rice Beads 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 Kingman Turquoise Blue pebble from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Kingman Turquoise Blue pebble from the Dakota Stones collection.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 2x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x5mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2x5mm Faceted Rondelle 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 5mm Hubei Turquoise Cool Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Cool Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Cool Blue Round AA - 15-16 Inch

$46.00 - $46.00
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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 Cool Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Cool Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

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

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue with Matrix Faceted Cube AA - 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 10-14mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Top Drill Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10-14mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Top Drill Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 10-14mm Blue Top Drill 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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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.
  • 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).