Navajo artist Randy Boyd has created this unique 14 stone  Golden Hill turquoise set in sterling silver necklace measuring  23 inch  long with 4 stone drop measuring 4 inch inches each stone varies in size from 1/2 inch to 1 inch with matches earring  measuring 1 1/4  inches long
Golden Hill turquoise is a rare, light blue stone with lavender hues that’s mined in Kazakhstan’s Altyn-Tyube mountain range:Â
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Color
Golden Hill turquoise is known for its cornflower blue color, which stands out against other types of turquoise. The stone’s matrix can range from deep lavender to deep reds, browns, or rust colors.Â
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Rarity
Golden Hill turquoise is rare due to the freezing temperatures, short mining season, and flooding in the area.Â
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Discovery
Golden Hill turquoise was discovered in 2013 and became popular in the United States in 2018.Â
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MinesThe original Golden Hill mine is located in the Altyn-Tyube mountain range, and a more recently discovered Lavender mine is located about 200 miles south. The rough turquoise from both mines is often mixed together and marketed as Golden Hill turquoise.Â
