Old Stock Nevada Turquoise Pendant – Sterling Silver | Ben Davis

Own history! This turquoise came from the collection of a retired Nevada miner, making it genuine old-stock material that is becoming increasingly difficult to find today.

Old-stock Nevada turquoise forms when copper-rich groundwater moves through porous rock, slowly depositing the mineral in fractures and pockets. Over millions of years, this process creates the soft blue-green color and natural mineral inclusions seen in this stone. The gentle color variation and scattered matrix give the pendant the classic look associated with historic Southwest turquoise.

The cabochon was carefully cut and polished by lapidary artist Ben Davis, who shaped the stone to highlight its natural color and elongated form. The stone is set in solid .925 sterling silver, creating a clean, timeless pendant that lets the turquoise take center stage.

This material comes from old stock Nevada turquoise, sourced from the collection of a retired miner — a supply that is becoming increasingly rare today.

Details

Stone: Old Stock Turquoise
Origin: Nevada, USA
Metal: .925 Sterling Silver
Cabochon Artist: Ben Davis
Formation: Copper mineralization in host rock over millions of years

Your pendant arrives in a BDD suede jewelry pouch and includes a silver polishing cloth to help keep your piece looking its best.