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NATURAL KINGMAN ARIZONA TURQUOISE SNAKE SKIN PATTERN BEAD CARVING ~ Handmade
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Item # |
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410 0252
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Type of carving |
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Genuine natural Kingman Arizona Turquoise gemstone carving / focal bead
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Design |
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Snake skin pattern design bead
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Material |
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Genuine natural Kingman Arizona Turquoise
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Gemstone weight |
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approx. 1.21 grams
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Size |
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Diameter / width: approx. 10.28 mm
Depth: approx. 9.05 mm
Length from hole to hole: approx. 12.05 mm
All measurements are taken at the widest points
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Shape |
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Oval
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Drilling |
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This bead carving is fully center drilled with an approx. 1.00 mm diameter drill hole.
You will receive this piece loose / not strung. This is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry.
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Color of gemstone |
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Turquoise blue
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Origin of gemstone |
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Kingman Mine ~ Kingman, Arizona / USA
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Origin of carving |
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Hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen
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Quality of carving |
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New and excellent
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Treatment |
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100% Natural Arizona Turquoise without any color treatment or dye.
This genuine Turquoise has only been hardness enhancement using the Zachary Process
Turquoise that has been treated with the 'Zachary Process' is difficult to differentiate from untreated material. The process is designed to strengthen the material. After the process the stone is gently heated to dissipate any traces of residual chemicals used in the treatment.
The up-side of 'Enhanced' or 'Natural Processed' Turquoise is that the color remains stable over time as opposed to natural, untreated turquoise which can oxidize, turning green over a long period of time. Natural Turquoise stone is porous, which can be detected under a loupe, as opposed to enhanced material which will be totally smooth.
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Gemstone quality |
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Opaque stone with just minor natural inclusions
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Luster |
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Exquisite silken polish
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Remarks |
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Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful hand-carved genuine Kingman Arizona Turquoise gemstone bead |
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