Pendant: Jimmy Lee "Military Green" Royston Turquoise
Pendant: Jimmy Lee "Military Green" Royston Turquoise
A very rare and highly collectable “military green” or forest green Royston Turquoise pendant by sought after silversmith Jimmy Lee.
A traditional feather design frames the smooth deep green cabochon rooting the floral silver design while also providing a flashed backdrop for the such a rich green hue. The darker golden brown matrix that webs the turquoise adds the extra element of cracked earth and perfectly reflects what collectors of rare turquoise seek to source from this mine.
The pendant rests naturally when worn and is smooth and sleek.
This is a very rare color of turquoise that I have never come across before and should not be overlooked when considering one of a kind pieces for your collection.
Hallmark: Sterling | J
Measurements: 1.5" x 3" | 28 g
The Royston Nevada Turquoise Mines is a district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, Royal Blue. Today the Otteson's own the Royal Blue Turquoise Mine and most of the rest of the properties in the Royston Turquoise mine district and they call their main claim Highgrade Hill. The Royston Turquoise mines are known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues set off by a heavy brown matrix. The Royston district is still producing some turquoise of high quality. It ranges from a 5-6 in hardness for the highgrade. This is one the best selling stones for our line of jewelry. This Turquoise is being mine by the Ottesons. Royston Turquoise is known for its aqua blue Turquoise with golden brown matrix as well as for its "Military Green" or forest green Turquoise with golden brown matrix. On ocassion the Royston Turquoise Mines produce true blue Turquoise. On occassion it is also possible to get spiderweb Turquoise from the Royston Turquoise mine. You can find a lot of old pawn jewelry with Royston Turquoise in it. The Royston Turquoise mines are probably the most prolific mines in Nevada. -Durango Silver Co.
As per standard, very early vintage is not polished unless requested. Silver will naturally polish the more that it is worn.
All jewelry is sold as is & is non-refundable.
All pieces are selected for their high quality condition & uniqueness.
