RARE Number 8 Turquoise (Nevada) Rounded Nuggets, 8 inch strands

These Nuggets range in size from 14x23mm-11x13mm. The size and shape of these beads vary per strand (see pictures)

Email or message me if you would like to select your strand. The strands are lettered on one of the pictures for easy selection

The Number 8 Turquoise mine in Northern Nevada has produced some of the finest turquoise in beautiful green and blues shades and was a well known turquoise mine in the 40's. The product from this mine was some of the most sought after in the Nevada area and it is known for it's spider-web black or golden matrix. The mine was depleted in 1961 and is no longer producing today.