Number 8 Turquoise Ring

Nevada #8 Turquoise

Number 8 Turquoise mine is located in Eureka County, Nevada. First mined in 1929, In its prime , #8 produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise found. With a spider web matrix of colors ranging from golden brown to black set off the unique bright powder blue background of the stone. Number 8 turquoise has been coveted by collectors and used by top Native American jewelers. The owners removed the turquiose from this mine in 1976 and have been releasing it over the years.