Arizona Turquoise with Red Matrix

Teardrop

Faceted-Top-Cab

Round Bead

Horn

This stabilized variety comes from Arizona and is available in large sizes. Laced with an interesing reddish-brown matrix, it makes for a great paring with high karat yellow gold and is very well priced.

Pros: Affordable, Available in large sizes, Mined in the USA, Unique & fresh on the market, Color is stable

Cons: Little marketplace recognition