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Mohave turquoise ~
Offered here is a designer cabochon of Mohave purple turquoise. My cousin purchased a block of this vividly colored material from the nice folks who mine Kingman turquoise in Arizona again this year. I have to say the bluish purple colors are even MORE captivating than before. It is composed of small chunks of natural blue turquoise (some with fabulous spiderwebbing), to which they added purple dye and a brassy-bronze metallic. From there, I'm told the proprietary process is very much the same as with other stabilized turquoise, using a combination of heat and compression, and this is the end result. Beautifully rich coloration, with plenty of contrasting golden metallic webbing through and through. Even though this purple turquoise isn't natural, either in color or form, I find it to be absolutely gorgeous. It cut like a dream, took a fantastic polish, and is totally solid. And the VIVID colors certainly command attention! The cab has a high rounded dome of 6mm, and a gracefully curved 'flame' shape, finished with a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 53x23mm
Weight: approximately 54 carats
$48.00
 Mohave turquoise
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