The Sleeping Beauty mine ceased producing Turquoise in 2012
and as a source of colorful mother-of-pearl
The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone
Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar
32mm Turquoise, MOP, and Coral Mosaic Drop Pendant Pair HPS04122022 The Sleeping Beauty mine ceasedThese mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise, coral, lapis, jet, and other colorful materials. Each pair is designed for earrings or statement jewelry pieces, with mirrored or coordinating patterns that bring strong color, shine, and handcrafted character to finished designs. Because these pendants are made with natural and assembled materials,