Unlike American turquoise which is usually identified by the specific mine, Chinese turquoise has historically simply been referred to as "Chinese turquoise", even though there are several different areas that produce the stone. Turquoise has been mined in China for over buy 2000 years, evidenced by its use in many pieces of art and carvings from some of the earliest dynasties.
Chinese turquoise ranges all across the spectrum from deep greens to dark blues and even yellows. The best and most collectible material is dark blue with excellent spider-webbing. Most of the matrix is dark brown or black.
Today, most of the turquoise produced in China comes from the Ma'anshan and Hubei mines. The Hubei province includes the Yungai (also known as Cloud Mountain) and the Zhuxi mines.
Turquoise, the captivating sea-green stone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope. Ancient peoples believed in its profound power to protect, as well as its tranquil energy and its association with enduring love.
Beautiful graduate Hubei Turquoise beads 4mm-8mm, with 2 small fine silver Thai Karen Hilltribe beads at either end. Wavy brushed sterling silver beads in between center section of Turquoise beads to give a sparkling effect. A fine silver Hilltribe toggle for closure. This necklace measures 18 inches in length. Unisex.
Product code: Buy Hubei Turquoise Hill Tribe Necklace