topic Worlds Most Expensive Turquoise in Jewelry

Worlds Most Expensive Turquoise

Kachina624 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:13:06 GMT

It's called Lander Blue and it's from Nevada. One day several women casino employees went on a picnic. At the site they chose, they found this pretty blue stone loose on the ground. Eventually a little over 150lbs was harvested. That's all there was.

It's of such fine quality and is so rare that it's the most sought after turquoise in the world. I'd love to know what someone paid for this 1ct stone but it's a beauty.

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hiltonlee981 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:37:07 GMT

That's a fascinating story about Lander Blue. I had no idea it started with casino employees on a picnic, and that only about 150 lbs were ever harvested really explains why it is so scarce and expensive.

I also wonder what that 1-carat stone ultimately sold for. It truly is a beautiful gem.

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Venezia — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:18:21 GMT

@hiltonlee981 - You might want to spellcheck the first couple of lines of your post. It makes no sense at all.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:22:30 GMT

@Venezia. I think somebody needs to go to bed.

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rms1954 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:33:43 GMT

I think she had her fingers on the wrong keys. Or maybe rank too much and ell asleep on her keyboard.

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We rescue cats — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:55 GMT

Been there and done both!!!!!

I am not a turquoise collector, mainly because I usually wear yellow gold, but THAT is gorgeous.

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wagirl — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:11:30 GMT

I understand the limited amount of that deposit makes it more valuable, but to me, too much dark veining. I am a fan of the veining in some turquoise but not that dark or thick. Interesting story tho.

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Twoaces — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:31 GMT

It is gorgeous! The white flecks of quartz, and the deep black veins are so unexpected. I would love to have a ring or a pendant of Lander Blue!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:41:21 GMT

@Twoaces. What appears to be white flecks is actually pyrite and in person, looks like metallic gold. There are some mines where this is quite commmon.

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Twoaces — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:20 GMT

Thanks for that. I wasn't sure! I don't have it in any of my turquoise. And I realize that I have a pendant with the black webs running through, though I doubt that it is Lander blue.....wouldn't that,have been a nice surprise!

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cindyNC — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:16:14 GMT

That's stunning. I don't have any turquoise but look at it frequently on Etsy.