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Turquoise-Cresent Valley NV, Lander Cty., BLUE NUGGET Mine-rarely available

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New without tags
  • Cut Grade: Excellent
  • Brand: Blue Nugget
  • Treatment: Natural Stone
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Gemstone: Turquoise
  • Shape: Cabochon
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Total Carat Weight (TCW): 21
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Turquoise Type: Blue Nugget
  • Natural/Lab-Created: Natural

    Description

    This natural stone was mined in the early 1970's at the Blue Nugget Mine that was located 2 miles N by NW of Tenabo, NV up Indian Creek. The mine was operated for one season by a group out of Denver of which I was a part.  Most of the production was sold to the retail public and no other quanity exists of which I am aware.  The small production was mined out that season. This stone was cut and polish by professionals.
    It is a high quality piece with devcon backing and is a true gem stone.  Colors from the mine ranged from light green to blue green to blue and most had a gold matrix.  The deposit was mined briefly in a prior period and is mentioned in the 1974 6th addition of Pogue "Turquoise" .  These are truly rare Cabs. I will be offering a few from time to time as I only have a few left.  I have sold these cabs as high as .00 per carat, but am offering them at a bargain price so someone can enjoy the beauty of these gem stones.