Polychrome Qingu Drop Oval SetThe Hubei Qingu turquoise cabochons showcase the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province, Chinaone of the world's premier turquoise producing regions. These cabochons displays a captivating range of rich, saturated colors, often featuring vibrant robins egg blue to deep greenish blue tones, frequently accented by intricate dark spiderweb matrix veining or bold brown black patterns that create striking

Unmatched emerald greens make this Variscite unparalleled

Initial testing has shown that some of this material has opalized in its formation and is comprised primarily of calcium calcite and iron

Mining tools and artifacts found there date back over 3000 years

sourced from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan

Jason and I were offered a rare opportunity to purchase the stone that produced these cabochons from a private collection

Guatemalan jadite is becoming increasingly popular especially with the uncommon teal blue jade it produces

Their organic shapes and unique veining provide endless creative possibilities

While it is categorized as a Jasper

rare example of this hydrated aluminum phosphate gemstone

much more fine grained and takes a high lustrous polish

The Hubei / Qingu turquoise cabochons showcase the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province

The stone's unique "tie-dye" or mottled patterns create one-of-a-kind pieces—each cabochon tells its own story with organic color blends and occasional pops of contrasting blue or golden inclusions