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Nevada Rough Green Turquoise - High Grade Natural, Filler Free (Sold by Gram)
Nevada Rough Green Turquoise - High Grade Natural, Filler Free (Sold by Gram)
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💫 Nevada Natural Rough Turquoise — High Grade | Filler Free | Sold by the Gram
⚠️ IMPORTANT — Size Requests, Minimum Purchase & Weight Guide
Because turquoise is a natural stone sold by weight, size and weight are directly related. A 5 gram minimum purchase is required for all orders. Select your preferred size range using the variant selector — each size corresponds to the minimum gram quantity needed to fulfill that size request. Size requests are accommodated on a best-effort basis based on available stock.
| Variant / Size | Description | Min. Grams | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small | Chips & pebbles under 1" | 5 g | $75.00 |
| Small | 1–2" pieces | 20 g | $300.00 |
| Medium | 2–4" pieces | 60 g | $900.00 |
| Large | 4–6" pieces | 120 g | $1,800.00 |
| Extra Large | 6"+ pieces | 200 g | $3,000.00 |
For example: a 5g (XS) purchase may yield several extra small chips or one small piece. A 60g (Medium) purchase gives you the best chance of receiving a medium-sized specimen. Natural variation means no two pieces are identical.
About This Turquoise
This is premium, natural, filler-free rough turquoise sourced directly from Nevada, USA — one of the world's most celebrated turquoise-producing regions. Nevada mines such as Carico Lake, Royston, Pilot Mountain, and Lone Mountain have produced some of the most sought-after turquoise on earth, prized by collectors, jewelers, and Indigenous artisans alike.
High Grade Nevada turquoise is distinguished by its exceptional blueish-green to greenish-blue color — richer, more saturated, and more blue-dominant than mid grade material. High grade stones exhibit superior hardness, tighter matrix (or minimal matrix), and a more vivid, consistent color that commands attention. These are the stones lapidary artists and fine jewelers seek out for premium cabochons, collector pieces, and heirloom-quality jewelry.
In the gemstone trade, turquoise grading is based on color saturation and consistency, hardness (ideally 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale), matrix style, and treatment status. High grade natural turquoise is untreated, harder, and displays the most desirable color range — the vivid blueish-green to greenish-blue tones historically associated with the finest American turquoise. Our high grade material is 100% natural and filler free, with no stabilization, epoxy, or dye treatments of any kind.
What Is "Filler Free"?
Much of the turquoise on the market today is stabilized or treated to improve color and durability. Our high grade rough is completely untreated — natural hardness, natural color, natural beauty. This is the material serious lapidary artists and collectors seek.
What Can You Make With It?
- 🪨 Fine Cabochons — The superior hardness and vivid color of high grade material produces stunning, polished cabochons worthy of fine jewelry settings
- 📿 Precision Beads — Drill and shape into heishi-style or chip beads with consistent, vibrant color
- 🐻 Native American Style Animal Fetishes — Carve into traditional Zuni-inspired spirit animal forms — the color and hardness of high grade material makes it ideal for detailed carving
- ✨ Vibratory Tumbler Polished Stones — High grade material polishes to a brilliant, glass-like finish
- 🎨 Precision Inlay Work — Cut into uniform chips or slabs for fine mosaic and inlay jewelry
- 🖼️ Collector Specimens — Display as premium natural art — the color alone makes these showpieces
- 🧘 Meditation & Spiritual Practice — High grade turquoise has been used for centuries in ceremony and healing traditions across the Southwest
📐 Size Options
Use the Size / Weight variant selector above to choose your preferred size. Each variant represents the minimum gram quantity required to fulfill that size request at $15.00/gram. Minimum order: 5 grams (Extra Small — $75.00).
📦 Specifications
- Grade: High Grade
- Origin: Nevada, USA
- Color: Blueish-green to greenish-blue (more blue-dominant than mid grade)
- Treatment: None — 100% natural, filler free
- Sold By: Gram (g) — price is $15.00/gram
- Minimum Order: 5 grams (Extra Small) — $75.00
📞 Special Requests — Mine-Specific & Spider-Web Matrix
Interested in turquoise from a specific Nevada mine (such as Carico Lake, Royston, Pilot Mountain, or Lone Mountain) or a particular matrix style such as spider-web matrix? These specialty stones are available by special request only and are not listed at standard pricing. Spider-web matrix turquoise starts at $30 per carat.
📲 Call or message us to inquire about availability and pricing for specialty stones.
🌿 Also Looking For Turquoise Jewelry?
If you love turquoise in its raw form, you'll love how it looks finished. Browse our full collection of turquoise jewelry and goods — including our popular Hand-Strung Turquoise Chip Bead Necklace and our Mid Grade Nevada Rough Turquoise (sold by oz) for a more accessible entry point into collecting.
📚 Want to learn more about turquoise? Read our in-depth guide: Timeless Turquoise: History, Culture, Beauty & Healing — covering 1,000+ years of turquoise history, symbolism, geology, and styling tips.
Each piece of high grade turquoise is a rare, one-of-a-kind creation of the earth. Natural color variation and matrix character are not flaws — they are the signature of authentic, untreated turquoise at its finest.
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