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This brilliant blue turquoise ^ with
minimal matrix is typical of current
production from one of the many
Kingman, AZ mines. The 16" braided
choker sells for $350 including
matching earrings. (sterling clasp
and leverbacks. ) T 39
minimal matrix is typical of current
production from one of the many
Kingman, AZ mines. The 16" braided
choker sells for $350 including
matching earrings. (sterling clasp
and leverbacks. ) T 39
This classic 26" necklace
showcases Chinese green
< turquoise
with a mottled brown
matrix and is paired with
Siberian Jade. J2
Their greens complement
each other perfectly.
The 14 K gold beads and
clasp add a finishing touch.
One pair of earrings is
jade. The other is
turquoise. $475.00
See also: over-the-head
showcases Chinese green
< turquoise
with a mottled brown
matrix and is paired with
Siberian Jade. J2
Their greens complement
each other perfectly.
The 14 K gold beads and
clasp add a finishing touch.
One pair of earrings is
jade. The other is
turquoise. $475.00
See also: over-the-head
< The left hand necklace is
26" and the BLACK JADE is
mixed with bright blue
Kingman and lots of Bali
Sterling. T38 $229.00
(See also T27 above)
26" and the BLACK JADE is
mixed with bright blue
Kingman and lots of Bali
Sterling. T38 $229.00
(See also T27 above)
I call this "Santa Fe Blue" Turquoise,
because my dealer bought it there! She
didn't know which mine it from! But it
is a soft medium blue-turquoise ... The
gold fill beads create quite a different
look from the usual silver.
< T30 $75.00
because my dealer bought it there! She
didn't know which mine it from! But it
is a soft medium blue-turquoise ... The
gold fill beads create quite a different
look from the usual silver.
< T30 $75.00
Old Blue I call it.
Will never be exactly duplicated.
Don's favorite.
28" of Kingman blue.
Not for sale!
< But try me .... If you like it...
its sibling will cost $450.00
including earrings. OB 1
See also over-the-head
Will never be exactly duplicated.
Don's favorite.
28" of Kingman blue.
Not for sale!
< But try me .... If you like it...
its sibling will cost $450.00
including earrings. OB 1
See also over-the-head
The pale green turquoise
< in this buckle is from
The #8 Mine in central Nevada.
It has a typical
brown spiderweb matrix.
It is natural turquoise and will
darken with usage.
$30.00
< in this buckle is from
The #8 Mine in central Nevada.
It has a typical
brown spiderweb matrix.
It is natural turquoise and will
darken with usage.
$30.00
16" choker < of Kingman
blue chips with bright
white heishi. Perfect for
summer wear.
T 31 $44.00
blue chips with bright
white heishi. Perfect for
summer wear.
T 31 $44.00
Heishi. Usually but not
always drilled from sea
shells.
Always small to tiny, flat
round pieces.
Many many natural stones
and colors.
I do see dyed ones at
market, but endeavor to
not purchase them!
always drilled from sea
shells.
Always small to tiny, flat
round pieces.
Many many natural stones
and colors.
I do see dyed ones at
market, but endeavor to
not purchase them!
Many southwestern Indians believe
that when the Creator gave them
the desert -- that plan included
The Blue Stone.
that when the Creator gave them
the desert -- that plan included
The Blue Stone.
Fox turquoise from Central
Nevada. Chinese grey pearls...
<
24". $59.00 T 9
Nevada. Chinese grey pearls...
<
24". $59.00 T 9
This Kingman blue has a delicate
matrix with a slight burgundy cast to it.
Bold.
< 20" Gold Fill Clasp, Beads, and
Earrings T 15 $229.00
matrix with a slight burgundy cast to it.
Bold.
< 20" Gold Fill Clasp, Beads, and
Earrings T 15 $229.00
19 TURQUOISE PIECES.
S&H included!!
ALL NECKLACES HAVE
MATCHING EARRINGS.
S&H included!!
ALL NECKLACES HAVE
MATCHING EARRINGS.
Hmmm.
Turquoise and Green Jade....
Turquoise and Amethyst....
Turquoise and Pearls...
And now Black Jade and
Turquoise? Oh yes!!!
I'm offering two options at
the moment.
Scroll to your left and down
a bit...
Turquoise and Green Jade....
Turquoise and Amethyst....
Turquoise and Pearls...
And now Black Jade and
Turquoise? Oh yes!!!
I'm offering two options at
the moment.
Scroll to your left and down
a bit...
Sterling Silver accented
by Chinese blue. 16"
< $72.00 ST 23
;-} FYI A large stone
in the center of a
choker is called
"a nook nugget".
Because? It rests in the
nook of your neck... If
it is supposed to and
doesn't ... have length
of necklace adjusted! ;-}
by Chinese blue. 16"
< $72.00 ST 23
;-} FYI A large stone
in the center of a
choker is called
"a nook nugget".
Because? It rests in the
nook of your neck... If
it is supposed to and
doesn't ... have length
of necklace adjusted! ;-}
This African ^ Turquoise is
called Shattuckite. It is bold. My
horse riding girlfriend thinks the
sister of this buckle is
marvellous! $30.
called Shattuckite. It is bold. My
horse riding girlfriend thinks the
sister of this buckle is
marvellous! $30.
This is ^ some of the nicest
Kingman turquoise. A good blue
with a black matrix. The spacers
are Bali sterling. Not antique
stones or sterling, but older, and
this is a fair price for this piece.
16" T 14 $275.00
Kingman turquoise. A good blue
with a black matrix. The spacers
are Bali sterling. Not antique
stones or sterling, but older, and
this is a fair price for this piece.
16" T 14 $275.00
On the left.. is
what I call a
"good green".
It's not blue, it's
not yellow. 16".
Nice nook nugget.
T 6 $44.00
what I call a
"good green".
It's not blue, it's
not yellow. 16".
Nice nook nugget.
T 6 $44.00
This piece is 30" long. ^
It has 7 amethyst
nuggets of good color.
Earrings are amethyst
nuggets.
A8 $189.00
It has 7 amethyst
nuggets of good color.
Earrings are amethyst
nuggets.
A8 $189.00
This piece is a deeper
green than the other
pieces on this page.
It is knotted with green
flax. 16".
T 17 $65.00
green than the other
pieces on this page.
It is knotted with green
flax. 16".
T 17 $65.00
Welcome to Castle Keep....
The theory is...
The fine print is....
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You click on an underlined word and
you will be taken to that page...
The jewelry designer is the webmistress...
all questions / comments gladly received!
The theory is...
The fine print is....
You click on a photo, your computer will enlarge it!
You click on an underlined word and
you will be taken to that page...
The jewelry designer is the webmistress...
all questions / comments gladly received!
This is the biggest page...
Lots to look at.
Turquoise must be my
favorite stone....
It comes in so many colors.
and goes with everything!
Really it does...
Try it, you'll like it!
Better than basic gold or
silver any day!!! ;-}
Lots to look at.
Turquoise must be my
favorite stone....
It comes in so many colors.
and goes with everything!
Really it does...
Try it, you'll like it!
Better than basic gold or
silver any day!!! ;-}
Blue Kingman with Bali Sterling.
26" T4 $175. >
Traditional style. No clasp. Can be
strung in a variety of lengths with
more or less turquoise and sterling.
See also Longer Necklaces.
26" T4 $175. >
Traditional style. No clasp. Can be
strung in a variety of lengths with
more or less turquoise and sterling.
See also Longer Necklaces.
Left. 16" T28
$99.00
Note the earrings match
the pendant!
Santa Fe Blue
Turquoise.
Sterling Silver.
$99.00
Note the earrings match
the pendant!
Santa Fe Blue
Turquoise.
Sterling Silver.
< T 16 26" $349.00
Very rich / deep color. 14 K clasp.
Vermeil spacers.
Kingman Turquoise.
A piece to be proud of and
an heirloom for your family.
Very rich / deep color. 14 K clasp.
Vermeil spacers.
Kingman Turquoise.
A piece to be proud of and
an heirloom for your family.
Vermeil defined:
14K gold plated
over sterling silver!
14K gold plated
over sterling silver!
Left:
Pacheco Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli
32" $349.00 LL 5
This one is an heirloom piece.
Premier goods!
Will always get compliments!
Pacheco Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli
32" $349.00 LL 5
This one is an heirloom piece.
Premier goods!
Will always get compliments!
^ 16" of older green Kingman
nuggets. (Mined pre-1980)
$199.00 T52
Have removed the little bottom stone
from round earring. (3/4" diameter).
Very comfortable to wear.
nuggets. (Mined pre-1980)
$199.00 T52
Have removed the little bottom stone
from round earring. (3/4" diameter).
Very comfortable to wear.
28" ^ of green
Chinese turquoise
with brown matrix
combined with
Chinese brown
pearls and gold fill
beads.
No clasp!
$119.00 T53
Chinese turquoise
with brown matrix
combined with
Chinese brown
pearls and gold fill
beads.
No clasp!
$119.00 T53
< 16" Turquoise from the
Fox mine in central Nevada.
Brown Heishi with an
occasional splash of turquoise
heishi.
$49.00 T42
Note: This is a classic size and
style... Yet no two are alike....
Will cheerfully make one for
you. Just tell me length you
desire!
Fox mine in central Nevada.
Brown Heishi with an
occasional splash of turquoise
heishi.
$49.00 T42
Note: This is a classic size and
style... Yet no two are alike....
Will cheerfully make one for
you. Just tell me length you
desire!
< 16" of a luscious pale blue
turquoise from Mexico combined
with sterling tubes and beads.
$85.00 T41
If you wear shirts
this one is for you.
turquoise from Mexico combined
with sterling tubes and beads.
$85.00 T41
If you wear shirts
this one is for you.
SOLD
Kingman Turquoise and
BLACK JADE.
TRIPLE strand is 23 to 27"
long. $299.00 T46
Sadly, you must choose
which earring you like...
Dark hair I suggest the
three turq. pair...
Lighter hair?? Probably
the three jade drop. ($20
for the second pair.)
BLACK JADE.
TRIPLE strand is 23 to 27"
long. $299.00 T46
Sadly, you must choose
which earring you like...
Dark hair I suggest the
three turq. pair...
Lighter hair?? Probably
the three jade drop. ($20
for the second pair.)
<< Mexican Turquoise Nuggets
and traditional heishi. Sterling
heart toggle is very secure.
T49 Good value $59.00 20"
and traditional heishi. Sterling
heart toggle is very secure.
T49 Good value $59.00 20"
Kingman turquoise... Mostly
blue. Largest nuggets have a
pale green cast.
Sterling beads from Bali.
16" $119.00 T44
blue. Largest nuggets have a
pale green cast.
Sterling beads from Bali.
16" $119.00 T44
AND for you BRACELET
wearers... a good sterling
bracelet clasp that you can latch
yourself...
Black jade with Kingman
turquoise.
A steal at $65.00.
It is possible to fit any wrist...
7.5" as shown.
wearers... a good sterling
bracelet clasp that you can latch
yourself...
Black jade with Kingman
turquoise.
A steal at $65.00.
It is possible to fit any wrist...
7.5" as shown.
A word about the Black Jade.
Comes from Colorado.
Passes The Edwards Test for Blackness.
Is not dark anything else.
Mr. Winston of diamond jewelry fame,
frames it with diamonds... so we've been
told.
Comes from Colorado.
Passes The Edwards Test for Blackness.
Is not dark anything else.
Mr. Winston of diamond jewelry fame,
frames it with diamonds... so we've been
told.
Left. T49... $59.00 20"
Mexican Turquoise with heishi
Mexican Turquoise with heishi
Gifted to our only
daughter-in-law!
daughter-in-law!
16" Turquoise and Hematite. ^
$53.00 T295
$53.00 T295
SOLD !!
SOLD
This necklace is 16" and the BLACK
JADE is mixed with the more muted
Santa Fe blue turquoise.
< sterling clasp & earrings
$119.00. T27
JADE is mixed with the more muted
Santa Fe blue turquoise.
< sterling clasp & earrings
$119.00. T27
This 16" Kingman uses tiny
black crystal beads for accent.
Very delicate and feminine.
$49.00 T39
black crystal beads for accent.
Very delicate and feminine.
$49.00 T39
SOLD
A third variation of the
Black Jade and Kingman
Turquoise...
18" T71 $149.
Sterling.
Black Jade and Kingman
Turquoise...
18" T71 $149.
Sterling.
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
6 NEW PIECES....
Clockwise from 8 o'clock....
New Lander Turquoise from Battle Mt., NV 16" $119 T64
Kingman Turquoise and Black Onyx 16" $75. ONX35
Kingman Turquoise and Black Jade 16" $119. T37
Mexican Turquoise and Heishi 26" $99 T63
Turquoise from #8 Mine in Battle Mt., NV 25" $69. T61
New Lander Turquoise from Battle Mt., NV 16" $119 T64
Kingman Turquoise and Black Onyx 16" $75. ONX35
Kingman Turquoise and Black Jade 16" $119. T37
Mexican Turquoise and Heishi 26" $99 T63
Turquoise from #8 Mine in Battle Mt., NV 25" $69. T61
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