Turquoise #181 | Number 8 Chrysoprase and a soft bristled toothbrush

and a soft bristled toothbrush

Vintage ring estimated to be from the 1950's

Stones can be brittle and subject to chipping or breaking on sharp impact

Fascinatingly intricate Steampunk style marcasite and paste fashion ring

ruby by night" is a phrase often associated with alexandrite

Turquoise #181 | Number 8 Chrysoprase and a soft bristled toothbrushThe Stone: Turquoise natural unstabilized The Weight: 30. 39 carats The Origin: Number 8 Mine, Nevada The Cut: Barrel Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 33. 68mm x 16. 07mm x 6. 47mm About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity. Certain mines are