This is a large pear/freeform cabochon with strong display appeal. The face shows attractive blue turquoise broken by natural matrix webbing, giving the piece a bold Southwest look. Its size, shape, and backing make it especially well suited for a pendant, bolo, belt buckle, or large custom silver setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight: 72.5 ct / approx. 0 lb 0.51 oz (14.5 g)
• Dimensions: approx. 1.47 × 1.27 × 0.30 in (3.7 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm)
• Locality: Kingman, Arizona, USA
• Condition: Stabilized, polished, and backed cabochon
RADIATION INFORMATION
• Measured Activity: Not applicable
• Instrument: Not applicable
• UV Response: Not tested / not noted
• Shipping: Ships as a non-radioactive lapidary gemstone
COLLECTOR NOTES
• Kingman, Arizona is one of the classic American turquoise localities and is widely collected for jewelry-grade blue turquoise.
• Identified mineral: turquoise
• Non-turquoise minerals/materials: natural brown/olive matrix and black backing material
• Treatment: Stabilized and backed
• Best use case examples: pendant stone, bolo tie, belt buckle, custom silverwork, display cabochon, or Southwest jewelry project
• Best for: lapidary collectors, silversmiths, turquoise collectors, jewelry makers, and buyers looking for a large Kingman cabochon with strong color and matrix character
This is a large pear/freeform cabochon with strong display appeal. The face shows attractive blue turquoise broken by natural matrix webbing, giving the piece a bold Southwest look. Its size, shape, and backing make it especially well suited for a pendant, bolo, belt buckle, or large custom silver setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight: 72.5 ct / approx. 0 lb 0.51 oz (14.5 g)
• Dimensions: approx. 1.47 × 1.27 × 0.30 in (3.7 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm)
• Locality: Kingman, Arizona, USA
• Condition: Stabilized, polished, and backed cabochon
RADIATION INFORMATION
• Measured Activity: Not applicable
• Instrument: Not applicable
• UV Response: Not tested / not noted
• Shipping: Ships as a non-radioactive lapidary gemstone
COLLECTOR NOTES
• Kingman, Arizona is one of the classic American turquoise localities and is widely collected for jewelry-grade blue turquoise.
• Identified mineral: turquoise
• Non-turquoise minerals/materials: natural brown/olive matrix and black backing material
• Treatment: Stabilized and backed
• Best use case examples: pendant stone, bolo tie, belt buckle, custom silverwork, display cabochon, or Southwest jewelry project
• Best for: lapidary collectors, silversmiths, turquoise collectors, jewelry makers, and buyers looking for a large Kingman cabochon with strong color and matrix character
