Brilliant turquoise blue with undertones of green and dramatic web in this Blue Boy Mine gem. Set in 22k gold with oxidized sterling and 14k gold studded band. Size 6.5
About the Blue Boy Mine:
The historic Blue Boy claims in Esmeralda County, Nevada were worked in the early 1900’s by the Los Angeles Gem Company and later in the 1940’s by John and Grace Callahan, two of the last year-round residents of the old ghost town of Columbus, NV. Today, very little of the town remains. The wood structures were burned as a reprieve from the high desert’s brutal wind and cold. Our claim is well known for its hard, colorful variscite ranging from solid emerald green to striking multi-color spiderweb patterns to pure black…and yes, Richard and Helen have worked through some pretty chilly days to bring the warmth of this beauty to you!
Variscite:
Variscite is more rare and precious than turquoise.
People have created jewelry from variscites since Neolithic times, more than 6,000 years ago. Neolithic beads carved from variscite discovered in Brittany, France were called callaïs or callaina, after a gemstone described by the Classical Roman scholar Pliny the Elder. Although first believed to be turquoise from the Far East, it became evident this material wasn’t turquoise but variscite.
Blue Boy Variscite Ring
$1,200
Description
From the Rare and Unique Turquoise Collection:
Brilliant turquoise blue with undertones of green and dramatic web in this Blue Boy Mine gem. Set in 22k gold with oxidized sterling and 14k gold studded band. Size 6.5
About the Blue Boy Mine:
The historic Blue Boy claims in Esmeralda County, Nevada were worked in the early 1900’s by the Los Angeles Gem Company and later in the 1940’s by John and Grace Callahan, two of the last year-round residents of the old ghost town of Columbus, NV. Today, very little of the town remains. The wood structures were burned as a reprieve from the high desert’s brutal wind and cold. Our claim is well known for its hard, colorful variscite ranging from solid emerald green to striking multi-color spiderweb patterns to pure black…and yes, Richard and Helen have worked through some pretty chilly days to bring the warmth of this beauty to you!
Variscite:
Variscite is more rare and precious than turquoise.
People have created jewelry from variscites since Neolithic times, more than 6,000 years ago. Neolithic beads carved from variscite discovered in Brittany, France were called callaïs or callaina, after a gemstone described by the Classical Roman scholar Pliny the Elder. Although first believed to be turquoise from the Far East, it became evident this material wasn’t turquoise but variscite.
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