Egyptian Turquoise 5x7mm Barrel - 15-16 InchEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form. This material is

as well as gray and white inclusions in marbled patterns

5mm brass bicone bead

Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen

milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral

What makes Lone Mountain so special

these shears feature hardened 90° jaws to slice effortlessly through spring-tempered wire

turquoise and white stone that can have streaks and patterns of white

They are small in profile but big in strength

or black and can be distributed randomly or in bundles or star to like formations

and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion

common opals do not exhibit iridescence

providing a robust and lasting alternative to traditional beading cord