Jewelry

[Kachina624]

Here is a beautiful example of Lander Blue turquoise from Nevada.  It's often call the "world's most expensive" turquoise.  It's rarely seen because there's so little of it.  There is no mine, it was found by several women, casino employees from Reno, who were picnicking.  It was lying on the ground.  The amount retrieved varies by the person telling the story but I've heard 150-500lbs total. 

[Love my grandkids]

Wow!

[simplyfriends]

So beautiful @Kachina624 

[Thats Me]

So gorgeous. I love turquoise and have something of a collection, but do not know about this one and I LOVE the story. So perfect for Women's History month! Thanks for sharing.

[LillyandHobo]

It's gorgeous. I love turquoise! 

[Queen of shop]

Oh my goodness. How gorgeous is that? Nature is amazing. Thanks for posting @Kachina624 

[Kachina624]

Here are a few rings from my collection.  This is not a real hand and certainly doesn't resemble mine. 

My Lander Blue ring is on the thumb. The index finger turquoise is Old #8, the middle finger was mom's and is Blue Boy varicite.  The little finger was my dad's, which I wear with a sizing bar, and may be Kingman. He wasn't sure.

[Queen of shop]

What a beautiful collection and sentimental too. Show us more please @Kachina624 I think this is only the second most exciting thing that I have seen during Covid quarantine. The first was last years Prince tribute. LOL. My Friday night just got better. Ha.

I love turquoise. Your mom and dad had great taste in their rings. I especially love big honkers like your rings. I hope you wear them or at least keep them in a pretty bowl where you can see and enjoy. I would plop a big ole bowl right on the coffee table or kitchen counter. Lol

[beach-mom]

@Kachina624 - Your collection is amazing! And thank you for teaching us about Lander Blue. I wish I could see all of your turquoise. I have a 50-year old ring from Mexico. I took it to a southwest appraiser about 5 years ago, just to find out the history. He said it definitely came from there, and he recognized the artist's mark, but over the years the stone has turned color and is now more greenish color. I love old turquoise jewelry and I'm blessed to have just a few pieces. 

[Kachina624]

@beach-mom    Your stone was not stabilized.  Older jewelry typically was not treated.