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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 10-14mm Campitos Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 19-20 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10-14mm Campitos Turquoise Gemstone strand with round beads in 19-20 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Brown Gemstone strand with round beads in 24 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Brown Gemstone strand with round beads in 24 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue with Brown 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 10-15x16-22mm Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68414

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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 10-12x14-19mm Light Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68413

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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 12-17x14-21mm Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68412

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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 4-7x5-9mm Green Pebble Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68409

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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 9-11x13-19mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68407

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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 7-11x11-15mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68405

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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 5-7x7-10mm 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 4x5mm Green & Brown Tube 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 10x12mm 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 8x13mm Green with Brown Matrix Tube 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 8x8mm Green with Brown Matrix Cube 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 3x6mm Blue-Green with Brown Matrix Rondelle 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 3x6mm Green-Blue Rondelle 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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Compressed Turquoise 6x8mm Dyed Purple & Pink Rectangle Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 11-18mm Free Form 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 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 9-13mm Free Form 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 8x10mm 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 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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This is a Dakota Stones 5x7-7x9mm Egyptian Turquoise Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5x7-7x9mm Egyptian Turquoise Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Egyptian Turquoise 5x7-7x9mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch

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Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3x4-8x10mm Egyptian Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x4-8x10mm Egyptian Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Egyptian Turquoise 3x4-8x10mm Light Blue Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch

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Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4x5-7x10mm Egyptian Turquoise Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x5-7x10mm Egyptian Turquoise Gemstone strand with free-form oval beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Egyptian Turquoise 4x5-7x10mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch

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Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6-7mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6-7mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise with Matrix 6.7mm 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 5mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise with Matrix 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 8x12mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x12mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 8x12mm 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 3x6mm Hubei Turquoise Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x6mm Hubei Turquoise Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.

Hubei Turquoise 3x6mm 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 5x8mm Hubei Turquoise Green Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 5x8mm Hubei Turquoise Green Grade Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads.

Hubei Turquoise 5x8mm Green 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 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Hubei Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with AA grade rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Green Rondelle 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 4x10mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x10mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4x10mm 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 8-9mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8-9mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 8-9mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8-9mm Sonoran Mountain Turquoise Gemstone strand with nugget beads in 17-18 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 7-8mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with irregular heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7-8mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with irregular heishi beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 7-8mm 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 9x13-12x18mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 9x13-12x18mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 9x13-12x18mm Blue Faceted Tear Drop 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 Kingman Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 16-17 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Kingman Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 16-17 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 15-20mm Kingman Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 15-20mm Kingman Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with chip beads in 9-10 inch strand.

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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This is a Dakota Stones 5-13mm Elisa Turquoise Rounds Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5-13mm Elisa Turquoise Rounds Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

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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Persian Turquoise 7-10x10-14mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of peo...

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Persian Turquoise 3-5x8mm Irregular Heishi Beads - 14-15 Inch

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Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of peo...

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Persian Turquoise 5-6x8-10mm Irregular Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of peo...

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Persian Turquoise 4-5x6-8mm Irregular Rectangle Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of peo...

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Persian Turquoise 5-6x8-9mm Irregular Rectangle Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of peo...

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Hubei Turquoise 5-8x8-13mm ONE-OF-A-KIND! Blue/Green/Brown Graduated Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch

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ONE-OF-A-KIND! Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the worl...

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Hubei Turquoise 7-10x9-12mm Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68432

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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 15-18x18-40mm Blue-Green Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68423

$97.00 - $97.00
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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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Hubei Turquoise 12-18x16-22mm Light Blue-Green Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68422

$89.00 - $89.00
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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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Hubei Turquoise 10-13x14-19mm Light Blue Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68421

$83.00 - $83.00
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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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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).