Collection: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Turquoise has been cherished for thousands of years because of its stunning natural color. It is especially honored by Southwestern Indigenous tribes, like the Pueblos, Apache and Navajo. These gemstones are important for festive attire and cultural ceremonies. Turquoise is also believed to provide protection, as well as symbolize friendship, balance, and positivity. This makes turquoise a great gift for yourself and for loved ones.

The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is a unique type of turquoise. It is distinct for its vibrant, unpatterned color. While most turquoise gemstones have matrix patterns, the Sleeping Beauty Turquoise boasts a solid surface unmarked by Mother Nature. The gem is named after the mountain range near its original American mine on the southern slopes of the Porphyry Mountains in Globe, AZ. This mountain range has a natural shape representative of a sleeping woman. The mine has been closed since 2012 and the Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstone has been considered rare since.

American West Jewelry by Carolyn Pollack has been creating jewelry since 1975. We're proud to share our heritage and legacy with you. Our gemstones are tested and certified by the Gemological Institute of America to ensure that you feel confident buying, wearing, and gifting our jewelry. Carolyn Pollack and our experienced designers in Albuquerque, New Mexico have honed their craft for decades and hold to the highest standards of quality. Your jewelry will arrive in an anti-tarnish plastic bag. Please continue to store your new treasure in the provided packaging for a lifetime of shine!