Shop a mix of classic blue turquoise and many shades of blue to green semiprecious turquoise beads. The gemstone occurs naturally in shades ranging from sky blue to grey-green, usually in locations where the soil contains high concentrations of copper. Most of the turquoise beads here are made from genuine turquoise that has been stabilized to make the naturally soft stone more durable. We occasionally are able to find AA-grade natural (unenhanced) turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe Arizona (not always available), but of course it is much more expensive than it was in decades past. The Mexican turquoise beads that we had in the past, came from the Pino Chueco ("Crooked Pine") and Campitos mines in Sonora, Mexico.
Chinese turquoise gemstone beads offer a wide range of shades from blue to green and a varying amount of matrix. They're cut from genuine turquoise, and are generally stabilized using either wax treatment, resin stabilization and/or dye to improve the naturally soft stone's wearability. Most of our Chinese turquoise beads are mined and processed in the Hubei Province of mainland China. We also carry a few beads made out of Ma'anshan turquoise from the Anhui Province of China. Ma'anshan turquoise is closer in appearance to the famous blues mined in the southwestern U.S.A.
Turquoise has been revered for thousands of years. Its name means "Turkish stone" in French, a reference to where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Turquoise is one of the alternate birthstones for December, and bright sky-blue turquoise is popular for the throat chakra.
Popular alternates for turquoise are African Turquoise (a variety of Jasper) and Dyed Magnesite.
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Chinese Turquoise 4mm Round Gemstone Beads - Green (strand)
$17.85Turquoise has been revered for thousands of years. Its name means "Turkish stone" in French, a reference to where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Turquoise is considerably softer than quartz, and is usually treated for stability. Chinese... -
Dakota Stones 4mm African Turquoise Jasper Round 8-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$6.59Add stony color to designs with the Dakota Stones 4mm African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as pops of color in earrings. Each... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 4mm Round AA Grade - 15-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota StonesMSRP: $51.00$45.75Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an... -
Dakota Stones 4mm Matte African Turquoise Jasper Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$7.67Decorate designs with the unique color of the Dakota Stones 4mm matte African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as pops of color... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 3 x 4mm Matrix Blue Rondelle Faceted AA Grade 15-16" Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$34.95Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. These rondelle beads are cut with facets that help them catch the light and really shine. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green Matrix Round A Grade 15-16" Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$25.65Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads will add classic shape to your designs, so you can use them in all kinds of projects. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green Round AA Grade - 15-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota StonesMSRP: $51.00$45.75Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 4mm Multi Round - 15-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota StonesMSRP: $27.00$24.25Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 5mm Light Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota StonesMSRP: $62.00$51.65Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 5mm Round Blue Green AA Grade - Limited Editions - 15-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota StonesMSRP: $49.00$43.95Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an... -
Dakota Stones Hubei Turquoise 5mm Round Faceted AA Grade 15-16" Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$60.85Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads are cut with facets that help them catch the light and really shine. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs...