{"title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Jewelry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from the Carico Lake mining district in Lander County, Nevada. It's particularly sought after for its unusual green coloring, which ranges from pale lime and bright apple green to deeper shades of blue-green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone's distinctive colors are associated with the mineral composition of the deposit, including zinc. Some specimens have dark brown or black matrix running through the stone, while others show broad areas of uninterrupted color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarico Lake is a favorite among collectors of American turquoise, especially those drawn to green turquoise rather than traditional sky-blue varieties. Its range of colors and natural patterns makes it well suited to one-of-a-kind jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring-size-6-5","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring | Size 6","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis size 6 Carico Lake turquoise ring is one of three, each stone freeform and unique, each set on its own hand-textured wide band. This one is a deep sea-green teal, smooth and almost clean, with only faint traces of matrix. A quiet, saturated stone that lets the color do all the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stone is bezel set on top of a wide sterling silver band, about 8mm across. I start each band with a swirl pattern, then work it over with hammers and fused silver dust until it looks more unearthed than made, and file the edges by hand so they stay organic instead of machine straight. Turquoise is one of December's birthstones, and a band this wide wears as a statement ring all on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of a kind. Made in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio. Ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Carico Lake turquoise, Lander County, Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeform cabochon, deep teal with faint matrix measuring approximately 10x13mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide sterling silver band, approx. 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl pattern, hammered texture, fused silver dust, hand-filed organic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver (.925) throughout with a fine silver (.999) bezel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind, this exact ring ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures around a US 6.5, but fits closer to size 6 due to the wide band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be stretched half a size upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArrives in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box, ready for gifting or keeping. Ships in 1-2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurquoise is a soft stone. Take it off for showers, dishes, and swimming, and keep it away from lotions and perfume. Polish silver gently with a soft cloth, avoiding the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ About Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from a mine in Lander County, Nevada, named for the dried-up lake bed it sits beside. The stone ranges from light green to medium blue, often webbed with golden brown matrix, and the mine is famous for an apple-green variety colored by zinc. It's also known for something stranger: turquoise \"fossil\" clams, where ancient shells in the lakebed dissolved away and turquoise filled the empty shapes they left behind. The mine produces a fair amount of material, but high-grade stone from it is still uncommon. I picked these at the Denver gem show from Sunwest Silver, choosing each one for its color and character before it became a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":50890514694309,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/IMG_1885.jpg?v=1792806783"},{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring-size-8","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring | Size 8","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis size 8 Carico Lake turquoise ring is one of three, each stone freeform and unique, each set on its own hand-textured wide band. This one is a deep sea-green teal, smooth and almost clean, with only faint traces of matrix. A quiet, saturated stone that lets the color do all the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stone is bezel set on top of a wide sterling silver band, about 8mm across. I start each band with a swirl pattern, then work it over with hammers and fused silver dust until it looks more unearthed than made, and file the edges by hand so they stay organic instead of machine straight. Turquoise is one of December's birthstones, and a band this wide wears as a statement ring all on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of a kind. Made in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio. Ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Carico Lake turquoise, Lander County, Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeform cabochon, deep teal with faint matrix measuring approximately 10x13mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide sterling silver band, approx. 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl pattern, hammered texture, fused silver dust, hand-filed organic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver (.925) throughout with a fine silver (.999) bezel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind, this exact ring ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures around a US 8.5, but fits closer to size 8 due to the wide band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be stretched half a size upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArrives in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box, ready for gifting or keeping. Ships in 1-2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurquoise is a soft stone. Take it off for showers, dishes, and swimming, and keep it away from lotions and perfume. Polish silver gently with a soft cloth, avoiding the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ About Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from a mine in Lander County, Nevada, named for the dried-up lake bed it sits beside. The stone ranges from light green to medium blue, often webbed with golden brown matrix, and the mine is famous for an apple-green variety colored by zinc. It's also known for something stranger: turquoise \"fossil\" clams, where ancient shells in the lakebed dissolved away and turquoise filled the empty shapes they left behind. The mine produces a fair amount of material, but high-grade stone from it is still uncommon. I picked these at the Denver gem show from Sunwest Silver, choosing each one for its color and character before it became a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":50692968743077,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/IMG_1990.jpg?v=1792938368"},{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring-size-9","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring | Size 9","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis size 9 Carico Lake turquoise ring is one of three, each featuring a uniquely shaped stone set on its own hand-textured wide band. This oval cabochon displays a rich teal-green color with subtle variations of blue-green and delicate, branching brown matrix across its surface. The wide sterling silver band features rustic floral scrollwork and an intentionally weathered texture, creating a beautiful contrast with the smooth, polished turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stone is bezel set on top of a wide sterling silver band, about 10.5mm across. I start each band with a swirl pattern, then work it over with hammers and fused silver dust until it looks more unearthed than made, and file the edges by hand so they stay organic instead of machine straight. Turquoise is one of December's birthstones, and a band this wide wears as a statement ring all on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of a kind. Made in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio. Ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Carico Lake turquoise, Lander County, Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeform cabochon, deep teal with faint matrix measuring approximately 10x13mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide sterling silver band, approx. 10.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl pattern, hammered texture, fused silver dust, hand-filed organic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver (.925) throughout with a fine silver (.999) bezel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind, this exact ring ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures around a US 9.5, but fits closer to size 9 due to the wide band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be stretched half a size upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArrives in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box, ready for gifting or keeping. Ships in 1-2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurquoise is a soft stone. Take it off for showers, dishes, and swimming, and keep it away from lotions and perfume. Polish silver gently with a soft cloth, avoiding the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ About Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from a mine in Lander County, Nevada, named for the dried-up lake bed it sits beside. The stone ranges from light green to medium blue, often webbed with golden brown matrix, and the mine is famous for an apple-green variety colored by zinc. It's also known for something stranger: turquoise \"fossil\" clams, where ancient shells in the lakebed dissolved away and turquoise filled the empty shapes they left behind. The mine produces a fair amount of material, but high-grade stone from it is still uncommon. I picked these at the Denver gem show from Sunwest Silver, choosing each one for its color and character before it became a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"9","offer_id":50692970152101,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/IMG_1987.jpg?v=1792938037"},{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-owl-ring-in-sterling-silver-made-to-size","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Owl Ring in Sterling Silver | Made to Size","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sterling silver owl ring features a genuine Carico Lake turquoise cabochon, prized for its vibrant green coloring and natural matrix. The rich green tones complement the owl's intricate feather detailing, creating a striking combination of natural stone and antique-inspired silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe owl is pressed from a reproduction of an antique jewelry impression die, then carefully sawed out and incorporated into the ring’s design. The feather details and facial features are antiqued to bring out the texture, while the surrounding silver is polished to a bright finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carico Lake turquoise is set in a handmade fine silver bezel, with a substantial sterling silver band that measures approximately 4.5 mm wide at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Design Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Carico Lake turquoise from Nevada measuring approximately 12x14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver with fine silver (.999) bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind stone — the exact stone pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-fabricated in Fort Collins, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom sized to order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand measures approximately 4.5 mm wide at the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring will be finished in your selected size before shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Care Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise is a relatively soft, porous gemstone and should be treated with care. Avoid prolonged exposure to water, lotions, perfumes, oils, and harsh chemicals. Remove before swimming, cleaning, or strenuous activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently clean the silver with a soft polishing cloth, taking care around the antiqued details. Avoid silver dips and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ About Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from the Carico Lake mining district in Nevada, an area celebrated for producing some of the American Southwest's most distinctive green turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its vivid apple-green, lime-green, and blue-green hues, Carico Lake turquoise often features contrasting brown or dark matrix that creates beautiful natural patterns. Its unusual coloring is associated with the mineral composition of the deposit, including the presence of zinc-bearing minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and jewelry artists, Carico Lake turquoise is prized for its distinctive colors and the individuality of each stone. No two cabochons are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Note Ring Size at Checkout","offer_id":50847402033317,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/IMG_1822.jpg?v=1792807702"},{"product_id":"carico-lake-turquoise-owl-ring-made-to-size","title":"Carico Lake Turquoise Owl Ring | Made to Size","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sterling silver owl ring features a genuine Carico Lake turquoise cabochon, prized for its vibrant green coloring and natural matrix. The rich green tones complement the owl's intricate feather detailing, creating a striking combination of natural stone and antique-inspired silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe owl is pressed from a reproduction of an antique jewelry impression die, then carefully sawed out and incorporated into the ring’s design. The feather details and facial features are antiqued to bring out the texture, while the surrounding silver is polished to a bright finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carico Lake turquoise is set in a handmade fine silver bezel, with a substantial sterling silver band that measures approximately 4.5 mm wide at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Design Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Carico Lake turquoise from Nevada measuring approximately 10x13mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver with fine silver (.999) bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind stone — the exact stone pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-fabricated in Fort Collins, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom sized to order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand measures approximately 4.5 mm wide at the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring will be finished in your selected size before shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Care Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise is a relatively soft, porous gemstone and should be treated with care. Avoid prolonged exposure to water, lotions, perfumes, oils, and harsh chemicals. Remove before swimming, cleaning, or strenuous activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently clean the silver with a soft polishing cloth, taking care around the antiqued details. Avoid silver dips and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ About Carico Lake Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarico Lake turquoise comes from the Carico Lake mining district in Nevada, an area celebrated for producing some of the American Southwest's most distinctive green turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its vivid apple-green, lime-green, and blue-green hues, Carico Lake turquoise often features contrasting brown or dark matrix that creates beautiful natural patterns. Its unusual coloring is associated with the mineral composition of the deposit, including the presence of zinc-bearing minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and jewelry artists, Carico Lake turquoise is prized for its distinctive colors and the individuality of each stone. No two cabochons are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Note Ring Size at Checkout","offer_id":50847709069477,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/IMG_1827.jpg?v=1792807986"}],"url":"https:\/\/silverthawjewelry.com\/collections\/carico-lake-turquoise-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Silverthaw Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}