Carico Lake Turquoise Jewelry

Classic Carico Lake turquoise jewelry is coveted for its rich green colors laced with matrix reminiscent of Earth herself. The Carico Lake turquoise mine is located in Lander County, Nevada. The Carico Lake mining district is large and active mining, encompassing several claims that produce a wide variety and quality of graded blue and green turquoise; some with golden limonite matrix. Carico Lake turquoise is also found with a dark blue-green color laced with a black or brown spider web matrix. Collectors of Carico Lake turquoise jewelry look for interesting character in the stones produced by the mine's rich colors and interesting matrix. (Continued below.)

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Hand Fabricated Cuff Bracelet - Andrew Cadman (#01) Navajo Jewelry Hand Fabricated Cuff Bracelet set with Natural Carico Lake Turquoise Size - 6 7/8 Inner Circumference - 5 3/4" Opening - 1 1/8" Stone Size - 1 1/4 Diameter The Andy Todd Collection $600.00	Natural Carico Lake & Sterling Silver Bolo Tie - Allison Snowhawk Lee (#120) Navajo Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Slide set with Natural Carico Lake Turquoise on black leather Bolo with Sterling Silver tips Bolo - 50" long Slide - 3" tall x 2" wide Tips - 2" tall Stone - 1 3/4" tall x 5/8" wide Watch the Video! $1,980.00	Natural Carico Lake Turquoise Navajo Bracelet - Guy Haskie (#012) Navajo Silver Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet Set with Natural Carico Lake Turquoise Size - 6 5/8 Opening - 1" Inner Circumference - 5 5/8" $915.00
Carico Lake Turquoise & Sugilite Bracelet - Guy Haskie (#013) Carico Lake Turquoise Jewelry Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet Set with Natural Carico Lake Turquoise & Sugilite Size - 7 1/4 Opening - 1 1/8" Inner Circumference - 6 1/8" Carico Lake Turquoise - 1 1/8" tall x 1 3/4" wide x 1/2" deep $1,565.00	Hand Strung Carico Lake Turquoise Santo Domingo Necklace - Ray Lovato (#27) Santo Domingo Jewelry Hand Strung Carico Lake Turquoise Necklace with Sterling Silver clasps 17 3/4" long $425.00	Navajo Carico Lake Turquoise Post Earrings - Toby Henderson (#023) Navajo Jewelry Sterling Silver Post Earrings set with Natural Carico Lake Turquoise 3/4" tall x 1/2" wide $172.00

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The Carico Lake mine has produced rare psuedomorph clams. These beautiful "fossilized" turquoise clams are found in the dried lake bed. The clams are believed to have been dissolved, leaving cavities that were filled with turquoise and faustite deposits. In addition to turquoise, mines in the Carico Lake district are known to produce faustite, a bright, Granny Smith, apple-green mineral first identified in 1953. Faustite is similar to turquoise except that it contains zinc rather than copper.

Originally discovered in 1911, turquoise from the Carico Lake district has been marketed under several different names, including Aurora and Stone Cabin. These claims have been mined by noted Nevada prospectors such as August Stenich and later by J.W. Edgar. The mine is now owned and closely managed by Ernie Montoya. Mr. Montoya has invested heavily in Carico Lake turquoise, re-establishing the mine as one of the larger producers in Nevada. Working over 100 claims, Mr. Montoya's efforts have produced a fair amount of turquoise. High-grade turquoise is, however, still fairly uncommon. The unique range and variety of colors and scarcity of natural, gem grade Carico Lake turquoise make it a valuable addition to any collection.

Whenever given the opportunity, the Simpson brothers at Twin Rocks Trading Post acquire fine examples of Carico Lake turquoise, either set in jewelry or in cabochon form. Next time you are cruising down Highway 191 in the Four Corners region, stop by our store and we will show you why this turquoise is a true gem of Mother Earth.

Artists who create Carico Lake Turquoise Jewelry:

Andew Cadman	Guy Haskie	Toby Henderson	Allison Snowhawk Lee
Ray Lovato	Other Jewelry Artists

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