Turquoise For Sale

Turquoise is a vibrant blue to green mineral prized for its distinctive color and smooth, waxy luster. This gemstone is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate. It often forms in arid regions as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of copper deposits, where it fills fractures, veins, or cavities in host rocks like sandstone or limestone. Its color ranges from sky blue to greenish-blue, influenced by the amount of copper (for bluer hues) and iron or zinc (for greener tones) within its structure. Turquoise is often opaque, with a matrix of dark or web-like patterns caused by inclusions of host rock, which add character to each stone. Found in locations like the southwestern United States, Iran, Egypt, and Tibet, turquoise has been valued for centuries by cultures around the world for its beauty and symbolic meaning.

44 Items ($19 to $425)

Polished Turquoise Section - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292325

4.4" Polished Turquoise Section - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$425

Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292277

2.4" Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$315

Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292279

2.8" Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$259

Tumbled Turquoise Specimen - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292293

2.2" Tumbled Turquoise Specimen - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$205

Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292288

2.7" Tumbled Turquoise Section - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$135

Polished Turquoise Slab - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #292318

2.5" Polished Turquoise Slab - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

$125

Polished Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #324110

2.50" Polished Chilean Turquoise (47 grams) Nugget

$119

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #317566

1.55" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$119

Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget ( grams) #325517

3.21" Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget (61.8 grams)

$99

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322327

3.3" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$99

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322326

3.35" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$99

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322325

3.4" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$99

Polished Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #324097

2.62" Polished Chilean Turquoise (34 grams) Nugget

$89

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #317567

1.3" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$85

Polished Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #324107

1.92" Polished Chilean Turquoise (30.6 grams) Nugget

$79

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #317571

1.2" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$79

Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #323808

3.55" Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise (37.1 grams) Nugget

$75

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #317563

1.2" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$75

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #278567

1.3" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$75

Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver #278568

1.2" Kingman Turquoise Pendant (Necklace) - 925 Sterling Silver

$69

Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget ( grams) #325518

2.40" Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget (40.5 grams)

$65

Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget ( grams) #325520

2.48" Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget (24.5 grams)

$45

Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget ( grams) #325521

2.28" Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget (24.4 grams)

$45

Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #323807

1.72" Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise (22.2 grams) Nugget

$45

Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget ( grams) #325524

2.25" Teal Blue Chilean Turquoise Nugget (23.5 grams)

$39

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322337

1.8" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$25

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322340

1.4" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$19

Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa #322338

1.45" Polished Turquoise Egg - South Africa

$19

Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise ( grams) Nugget #323809

2.32" Teal Blue, Chilean Turquoise (35.8 grams) Nugget

SOLD

Polished Turquoise Specimen - Number Mine, Carlin, NV #260494

3.35" Polished Turquoise Specimen - Number 8 Mine, Carlin, NV

SOLD

Turquoise: A Gemstone Of Sky And Earth

Turquoise is one of the world's oldest and most cherished gemstones, revered for its vibrant blue to blue-green hues and deep cultural significance. Its name comes from the French "pierre turquoise," meaning "Turkish stone," reflecting its early trade through Turkish bazaars into Europe. This captivating mineral has been prized for thousands of years, from ancient Egyptian pharaohs to Native American artisans, and remains a symbol of protection, wisdom, and good fortune.

Chemically, turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, with the formula CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O. Its striking color arises primarily from copper content, while traces of iron can introduce greener tones. Turquoise typically forms through the slow percolation of mineral-rich waters in arid environments, where it replaces host rocks like limestones, sandstones, or volcanic deposits over millions of years.

Beyond its beauty, turquoise often features a characteristic veining known as "matrix," which is the presence of host rock material within the gem. Some collectors seek a clean, matrix-free stone, while others prize intricate, spiderweb-like patterns that add uniqueness and charm.

Major Sources of Turquoise

Throughout history, turquoise has been discovered and mined across several key regions of the world, each producing stones with distinct colors, hardness, and character.

United States
The American Southwest is perhaps the most famous turquoise-producing region today. Notable mines include:

Sleeping Beauty Mine (Arizona): Known for its pure, robin's-egg blue color and minimal matrix. Though closed to large-scale mining, it remains highly sought after.

Kingman Mine (Arizona): One of the oldest and most productive turquoise mines, producing stones with bright blue hues often accented by black matrix.

Number 8 Mine (Nevada): Famous for its vivid sky-blue turquoise with intricate golden to black spiderwebbing.

Royston District (Nevada): Produces multi-colored stones ranging from light blues to deep greens, often within the same specimen.

Bisbee Mine (Arizona): Originally a copper mine, Bisbee turquoise is famed for its rich blue color and chocolate-brown matrix.

Iran
Iranian, or Persian, turquoise has been prized for millennia for its intense, pure sky-blue color free from visible matrix. The historic mines near Nishapur, active for over 2,000 years, produce some of the world's finest examples, often considered the gold standard for quality.

China
China is a major producer of turquoise today, with deposits primarily located in the Hubei Province. Chinese turquoise can vary widely in color and matrix patterns and often undergoes stabilization to enhance durability. Historically, Chinese turquoise has been used in carvings, beads, and intricate jewelry.

Egypt
Egypt's Sinai Peninsula boasts some of the earliest known turquoise mines, dating back to at least 3000 BCE. Ancient Egyptians adorned tombs, jewelry, and statues with turquoise, associating it with fertility and protection. Though largely inactive today, these mines played a vital role in turquoise's early history.

Mexico
Turquoise from Mexico, especially in the states of Sonora and Zacatecas, offers stones that can range from bright blue to green, often with heavy matrix patterns. These deposits have supplied both ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and modern markets.

Tibet
Tibetan turquoise is deeply embedded in cultural traditions and spiritual practices. Mined at high altitudes, these stones tend to be greener and heavily matrixed, prized for their rich symbolism and rustic beauty.

Turquoise continues to captivate people worldwide, valued both as a collector's mineral and as a gemstone deeply tied to art, culture, and tradition. Whether displayed as a polished cabochon, an intricately carved bead, or a raw, natural specimen, turquoise carries a timeless connection to the earth and sky — a reflection of both nature’s artistry and humanity’s enduring admiration for its treasures.

Turquoise: A Gemstone Of Sky And Earth

Major Sources of Turquoise