With depleting mines, turquoise, the most sacred stone to the Navajo, has become increasingly rare. Saba Naseem Raymond C. Yazzie, 2012. Coral, Lone Mountain and Orvil Jack turquoise, opal ...

When it comes to the price point, turquoise has a wide range. “It is one of the rarest gemstones in the world,” said Lowry. “And yet, because of the fascination with turquoise worldwide and ...

The extremely rare stone (only one is mined for every 10,000 diamonds) then became intensely sought-after. In 2003 very similar turquoise-colored tourmalines were found at mines in the mountains ...

Naturally, the most valuable units belong to the Tri-Five ... The mesmerizing exterior color is called Tropical Turquoise, with the Nomad featuring a complimentary turquoise and silver interior ...

The turquoise frog in Victor Berthelsdorf’s pond ... Most American bullfrogs are shades of green and brown. Blue bullfrogs are rare. In 2020, one was spotted in Indiana and another in Ohio.

The most obvious way to spot one of these rarities is by looking at the cover. Notice the turquoise blue printing versus the bright orange printing we’re accustomed to seeing on the cover nowadays.

“We’re saying it’s more rare than diamonds.” Less than five percent of turquoise mined worldwide has the characteristics to be cut and set into jewelry. Once a thriving industry, many ...