The Number Eight (Number 8 or #8) turquoise mine in Eureka County north of Carlin, Nevada was discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929. The mine produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise ever discovered. Almost all the turquoise produced is of the spider web type, with the matrix varying from golden brown to black. The colors grade from very light blue to very dark blue, some with interesting tints of green. As with most mines, Number 8 turquoise has certain characteristic colors and matrix patterns that are very easily identified.
The Number 8 mine was closed in 1976 but the last owner, Dowell Ward, had a stockpile of the turquoise set aside that is now on the market. It is considered some of the finest turquoises ever found and is a collector’s item. This is because once this reserve is gone there will be no more released on the market.
Material: Number 8 Turquoise (Stabilized and backed for setting strength and durablility)
Stone A – 11.8mmx17mmx4mm 5.6ct
Stone B – 13mmx18mmx3.9mm 6.5ct
Stone C – 10mmx17mmx5mm 5.9ct
Your stone will come to you in the beautiful display box you see in the above photo..
✨ For International shipping – your orders will be shipped via First class mail International through USPS. This can take from 6-20 days depending on your location, but this is the most affordable and safest way to ship Internationally. If you would like to receive your order via USPS priority 6-10 days, I will be happy to pay the shipping cost upfront and send you an invoice for the difference in cost. Please send me a message after your purchase and I will be happy to expedite your order.
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