{"title":"American | Sonora Gold","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rare-sonoran-gold-turquoise-mex-4-6mm-nugget-beads-16-inch-strand-copy","title":"RARE Sonoran Gold Turquoise (Mex) LOT of 4 Mini Cabochons","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE Sonoran Gold Turquoise (Mex) LOT of 4 Mini Cabochons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8x9mm-11x15mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Minimally backed for stabillity. The colors in this are Fabulous!  This is High Quality Material!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recent discovery (2019) and comes from the mines near Cananea, Mexico. This turquoise does not come in veins but rather individual nuggets in a clay deposit. The colors can be spectacular, bright in tones of deep green, lime and blue\/green mixed, only recently has material been found that is all blue. This turquoise sometimes has golden brown matrix but can also have lighter yellow or white matrixing where the host rock peeks through the turquoise. The color combinations and shades can vary. Because of these rich color variations this new Sonora Gold turquoise is distinctive and has a lot of character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"stonesnsilver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014665412885,"sku":"CAB1312","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2901\/8480\/files\/rare-sonoran-gold-turquoise-mex-lot-of-4-mini-cabochons-sonora-mountian-669.jpg?v=1750783973"},{"product_id":"aaa-sonora-sunrise-mexico-huge-focal-pendant-37x58mm-copy","title":"AAA+ Sonora Sunrise (Mexico) BIG Matching Earring Slab Bead Pair 15x51mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAAA+ Sonora Sunrise (Mexico) BIG Matching Earring Slab Bead Pair 15x51mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSonora Sunrise is a trade name for an eye-catching red and green gem material. It occurs naturally as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/rocks\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erock\u003c\/a\u003e composed mainly of bluish-green chrysocolla and bright red cuprite. That color combination can be cut into beautiful cabochons that suggest a green landscape under a brilliant red sky. The red sky and its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/world\/mexico-satellite-image.shtml\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonora, Mexico\u003c\/a\u003e origin were combined to make the \"Sonora Sunrise\" name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"stonesnsilver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49765007950101,"sku":"BP5623","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2901\/8480\/files\/aaa-sonora-sunrise-mexico-big-matching-earring-slab-bead-pair-15x51mm-sunset-327.jpg?v=1770414608"},{"product_id":"rare-boulder-sonoran-gold-turquoise-mex-graduated-5x5-10x14mm-rounded-nugget-bead-strand-16-inch-strand-44-56-beads-copy","title":"Sierra Bella Turquoise (Sonora, Mexico) Nugget beads 4x6-6x8mm, 16 Inch Strand","description":"\u003cp\u003eSierra Bella Turquoise (Sonora, Mexico) Nugget beads 4x6-6x8mm, 16 Inch Strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Robbin's egg blue color with sand colored matrix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSierra Bella turquoise is a high-quality, often stabilized, Mexican turquoise noted for its vibrant blue and green colors, similar in style to Sonoran Gold. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recent discovery (2019) and comes from the mines near Cananea, Mexico. This turquoise does not come in veins but rather individual nuggets in a clay deposit. The colors can be spectacular, bright in tones of deep green, lime and blue\/green mixed, only recently has material been found that is all blue. This turquoise sometimes has golden brown matrix but can also have lighter yellow or white matrixing where the host rock peeks through the turquoise. The color combinations and shades can vary. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e The area in which sonoran turquoise is mined has a rich history in the Sonora Desert, a region that has been a source of high-quality turquoise for centuries. The mine is located at Campitos Mountain, just outside of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, only about 35 miles from the Arizona border. The local economy is heavily dependent on the large copper mines in the area, with turquoise often being a by-product of these operations. Several varieties of turquoise are produced in the region, with Campitos Turquoise being the most prominent. This turquoise has been mined for centuries and traded northward through Native American trade routes. Sonoran turquoise is unique in that it is typically found in clay deposits as nuggets, rather than in veins like many other types of turquoise. The Sonoran mine is known for producing a range of turquoise varieties, including Sonoran Gold, which is admired for its vibrant colors such as aqua blue, lime, bright green, and a mix of blue and green, often with a golden to brown matrix. Sonoran Rose is a natural bright blue turquoise, hand-mined from newer deposits, while Sonoran Blue is prized for its hardness on the Mohs scale, as well as its shiny pyrite flakes and black oxide veins. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recent discovery (2019) and comes from the mines near Cananea, Mexico. This turquoise does not come in veins but rather individual nuggets in a clay deposit. The colors can be spectacular, bright in tones of deep green, lime and blue\/green mixed, only recently has material been found that is all blue. This turquoise sometimes has golden brown matrix but can also have lighter yellow or white matrixing where the host rock peeks through the turquoise. The color combinations and shades can vary. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recent discovery (2019) and comes from the mines near Cananea, Mexico. This turquoise does not come in veins but rather individual nuggets in a clay deposit. The colors can be spectacular, bright in tones of deep green, lime and blue\/green mixed, only recently has material been found that is all blue. This turquoise sometimes has golden brown matrix but can also have lighter yellow or white matrixing where the host rock peeks through the turquoise. The color combinations and shades can vary. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils. more brown Matrix\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Gold Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recent discovery (2019) and comes from the mines near Cananea, Mexico. This turquoise does not come in veins but rather individual nuggets in a clay deposit. The colors can be spectacular, bright in tones of deep green, lime and blue\/green mixed, only recently has material been found that is all blue. This turquoise sometimes has golden brown matrix but can also have lighter yellow or white matrixing where the host rock peeks through the turquoise. The color combinations and shades can vary. 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The Zachery treatment is a proprietary, non-toxic process developed in the 1980s that enhances turquoise by reducing porosity, increasing density, and improving color and polish. Unlike plastic stabilization, it does not use dyes or resins, but increases potassium levels, making the stone more durable and resistant to oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoran Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e The area in which sonoran turquoise is mined has a rich history in the Sonora Desert, a region that has been a source of high-quality turquoise for centuries. The mine is located at Campitos Mountain, just outside of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, only about 35 miles from the Arizona border. The local economy is heavily dependent on the large copper mines in the area, with turquoise often being a by-product of these operations. Several varieties of turquoise are produced in the region, with Campitos Turquoise being the most prominent. This turquoise has been mined for centuries and traded northward through Native American trade routes. Sonoran turquoise is unique in that it is typically found in clay deposits as nuggets, rather than in veins like many other types of turquoise. The Sonoran mine is known for producing a range of turquoise varieties, including Sonoran Gold, which is admired for its vibrant colors such as aqua blue, lime, bright green, and a mix of blue and green, often with a golden to brown matrix. Sonoran Rose is a natural bright blue turquoise, hand-mined from newer deposits, while Sonoran Blue is prized for its hardness on the Mohs scale, as well as its shiny pyrite flakes and black oxide veins. 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