This natural Hubei turquoise cabochon comes from the turquoise-producing region of Zhushan County in China’s Hubei Province. Hubei turquoise occurs in a broad range of colors, from clear blue and blue-green to deep green, often crossed by black, brown or reddish matrix. The region is particularly known for detailed spiderweb patterns and the strong contrast between its turquoise and matrix.

Natural and untreated, and backed for additional stability while setting and wearing.

27 ct

As always, each stone is cut by hand here in my studio in the mountains of Wyoming.