The Blue Ridge Strand

About the strand:

This is the kind of strand that becomes an everyday favorite. The Blue Ridge Strand is simple, classic, and endlessly wearable. Featuring approx. 6mm Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads and sterling silver pearl beads in 4mm and 6mm sizes, this strand captures that perfect turquoise blue that never goes out of style. It’s a dainty piece with a quiet presence that is perfect for layering or standing alone. 

• 15 inches from end to end
• One of a kind
• Features genuine Sleeping Beauty turquoise
• Machine made sterling silver pearl beads
• Lobster clasp
• Properly finished with professional sterling silver findings (strung on SILVER PLATED STAINLESS STEEL wire)

About the stone: 

Sleeping Beauty turquoise comes from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, and is cherished for its clear, robin’s-egg blue color and minimal matrix. Known for its purity and vibrant hue, it’s one of the most sought-after varieties of turquoise in the world. The mine has since closed, making this stone increasingly rare and collectible.

Turquoise is a sacred and highly valued stone in Native American cultures, symbolizing healing, protection, and a deep connection to nature, particularly the sky and water. It represents good fortune, strength, and spiritual communication. This stone is integral to ceremonies, rituals, and everyday life, where Native American tribes use it for healing, safeguarding, and even rituals intended to bring about rain.