RARE Number 8 Turquoise Long Nugget Beads 12-13mm x 5-6mm, 16 inch strand

These long nuggets are irreguler and the size varies slightly.  

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.