47 Matched Graduated Oval Turquoise Bead Necklace

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by wlwhittier, Mar 29, 2025.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    These range from ~0.415" to ~0.865" diameter; the bead-string is ~20 1/2" long. The ring-clasp is ~5/8" diameter an' appears to be silver, though it isn't marked. The necklace weighs 5.6 oz, ~159 grams. I used Matched in the title, as I think these beads all came from the same area...an' I would like to know what anyone can say about which mine, what age, whether NA or even Asian origin...an' of course all other comments will be very welcome.
    They are part of the hoard my friend is selling to help defray his wife's memory care. Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Mar 29, 2025
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like Chinese Turquoise..... https://www.durangosilver.com/chinaturquoisemines.htm
     
    Hollyblue, Mar 29, 2025
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Definitely Chinese. Looks like dyed and stabilised Hubei turquoise.
    Those clasps are typical of modern Chinese stone bead necklaces.
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 30, 2025
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