#002   Cananea Large Turquoise

These large nuggets vary in size at about 3/4" in diameter.  Mined in Cananea Mexico, they are be-speckled with Fool's Gold.  A similar strand was used in Necklace# 006.   11"  strands.

 

#003  Large Graduated Turquoise Chips

The succulent and brightly colored turquoise chips make up 16" strands.  The 4 strands available differ slightly in overall color.  On the average chips gradate from 30mm diameters to 12 mm diameters.  

 

#004   Teal Puzzle-Pieces Turquoise

This strand is made up of pale teal turquoise chips.  The beads fit like puzzle pieces into each other for an attractive look.  Diameters are 6mm.  Four of these 16" strands available. 

 

#005  Multi-Colored Turquoise Rounds

These attractive bead strands are made up multi-colored turquoise  The overall appearance tends to be teal and pea green.  The round beads average 9mm in diameter  While all the beads have a sheen to them, some are smooth and others are more rough in texture.  The beads have been utilized in Necklaces #042 and #085  .  Eight of these 16" strands are available. 

 

#006   

These bluish-green turquoise chips make up 16" strands. Polished and shiny in appearance. Used in Necklace #018.  3 strands available.

 

#007  Large Green and Black Turquoise Heishi

These green and black turquoise beads measure about 10mm in diameter. Their size makes for a bold statement.  Two of these 14" strands available.

 

#013  Teal Saucers 

The turquoise here is a very pretty teal color with brown matrix.  A multi-strand necklace made with these beads would make an attractive choker.  Each small saucer bead measures 6mm in diameter.  Five 15" strands available.

 

#014  Green and Brown Saucers

These natural green and brown turquoise saucers measure 6mm by 4mm.  One of these 16"strands. 

 

#015  Green and Brown Heishi Turquoise

These earthy green and brown turquoise heishi beads make up 26" strands .  Discs graduate from 12.5 mm to 4mm diameters. Same beads used in Necklace #089.  3 strands available. 

 

#016  Large Blue-Green Heishi

These large blue/green/black turquoise beads average 8.5mm in diameter.  The irregular bead sizes lend the 14 1/2" strand a primitive look. 3 strands available   

 

#018  Earth Colored Turquoise Tubes

These green and brown turquoise tubes measure a uniform 3.5 mm diameter by 5mm length.  The individual bead edges are crisp, not rounded over. The turquoise has more of a satin finish than a gloss.  Two 16" strands available.

 

#019  Cananea Medium Turquoise

These nice sized stones originate from the Canaea mine in Mexico.  The occasional sparkle in the turquoise is Fools' Gold. Two 11" strands available.

 

#020  Plump Turquoise Saucers

This 16" strand of teal, green and black turquoise makes for an attractive necklace.  The plump stones average 13.5mm in diameter.    

 

#025   Small Green Turquoise Barrels

These nicely shaped green turquoise barrels measure on the average 7mm x 4mm.   Two 16" strands available

 

#026  Green Turquoise Barrels   

These attractive and simple barrel beads measure 8mm by 5mm.  Five of these 16" green and brown turquoise strands available.

 

#027   Green Turquoise Barrels

These beads are identical to Beads #026.  Their color is a somewhat richer blue-green.  One 16" strand available.

 

#028  Blue-Green Turquoise Tubes

These multi-colored turquoise beads are unusually shaped.  The tubes vary greatly in length from 8mm - 16.5mm.  Bead diameters average 4mm.  2 of these 15" strands available.