Hubei Turquoise 3x5mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Botswana Agate followed by a mild heat

followed by a mild heat treatment gives it the bright yellow color

making it the hardest silicate mineral

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Carbon Steel Pliers with lap joint construction

Hubei Turquoise 3x5mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Botswana Agate followed by a mild heatHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic