Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Banded Rectangle Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Raindrop Azurite particularly from archaeological sites like

particularly from archaeological sites like those in the Swat Valley

By soaking the stone in a non-toxic chemical solution

which has earned it the nickname Merlin stone

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Banded Rectangle Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Raindrop Azurite particularly from archaeological sites likeHubei 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