This lariat style necklace, made by Zia, features 24" long paper clip chain adorned with 6 rectangular Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones. The largest rectangle, measuring 2 1/2" in length, and has 18 stones.
The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located in Gila County, Arizona. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mine has recently closed. It is now obtained from private stashes. The turquoise mine produces uniform blue turquoise that is easily matched and used in many styles of Native American jewelry.
