#8 Bracelet

Number 8 Turquoise has character in its
appearance and can easily be identified. Few
gemstones have such variety in appearamce as
to have individual character and personality as
the Number 8 Turquoise. With it’s golden
brown to black distinctive spider web matrix
and unique bright powder blue and green
background. It has been valued for its beauty
and reputed spiritual and life giving qualities.
The Number 8 Turquoise mine in Eureka
County which is north of Carlin, Nevada was
discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929.
The mine was closed as a result of the
discovery of gold in 1976 when the Newton
Gold Compnnay claimed the area. In its prime,
the Number 8 mine produced some of the
largest nuggets of turquoise ever found.
Cleaned and polished it weighed 150 pounds.
The Turquoise is a collector’s item, as this is
some of the last Number 8 Turquoise to be had
and will be a great addition to your collection.