Hubei Turquoise 5mm Semi Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_10-15x16-22mm currently believed to be due

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

and comes in a range of other colors

Specialists soak the stones in resin or liquid plastic to help harden them

" an allusion to the moon-like white reflections of the mineral or to the quality of the light transmitted from the stone

Images with 3 pendants shown are to give an example of the variations

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Semi Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_10-15x16-22mm currently believed to be dueHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic