Turquoise Gemstone Beads Collection

What Is Turquoise?

Turquoise is one of the world’s oldest and most treasured gemstones, prized for its vivid blue-green coloration, intricate matrix patterns, earthy luxury, and rich cultural history. Turquoise ranges from robin’s egg blue and sky blue to teal, sea green, mint, olive green, and dramatic spiderweb matrix patterns.

For thousands of years turquoise has been used in jewelry, carvings, ceremonial objects, royal adornment, and decorative art throughout the American Southwest, Persia, Egypt, Tibet, China, and Central Asia.

Some of the most collectible turquoise stones come from famous historic mines known for highly distinctive colors and matrix patterns.

With a Mohs hardness of approximately 5–6, turquoise is considered a softer gemstone and should be handled carefully in jewelry and artisan beading projects.

At Tiny Gem Supply, we specialize in carefully curated turquoise gemstone beads ranging from delicate micro gemstone beads to luxurious collector gemstone strands for refined jewelry making and artisan beading designs.

Turquoise Bead Sizes

Explore natural turquoise beads in:

• 2mm Turquoise Beads

• 3mm Turquoise Beads

• 4mm Turquoise Beads

• 5mm Turquoise Beads

• 6mm Turquoise Beads

• 7mm Turquoise Beads

• 8mm Turquoise Beads

• 10mm Turquoise Beads

• 12mm Turquoise Beads

• 15mm Turquoise Beads

Tiny micro turquoise beads are especially popular for Southwestern jewelry, artisan bracelets, layering necklaces, earrings, rosary chains, and luxury bead embroidery.

Turquoise Bead Shapes & Cuts

Our collection may include:

• 2mm Faceted Turquoise Rondelle Beads

• 3mm Smooth Round Turquoise Beads

• 4mm Faceted Round Turquoise Beads

• Micro Faceted Turquoise Cube Beads

• Smooth Turquoise Heishi Beads

• Turquoise Nugget Beads

• Turquoise Coin Beads

• Turquoise Teardrop Beads

• Turquoise Briolette Beads

• Matte Turquoise Beads

• Frosted Turquoise Beads

• Barrel Turquoise Beads

• Organic Freeform Turquoise Beads

• Fancy Cut Turquoise Gemstone Beads

• Faceted Turquoise Bicones Beads

• Puffed Oval Turquoise Beads

• Faceted Turquoise Rice Beads

• Turquoise Tube Beads

• Turquoise Disk Beads

• Turquoise Lantern Beads

• Turquoise Diamond Cut Beads

• Raw Turquoise Beads

• Spiderweb Turquoise Beads

These gemstone cuts are ideal for bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rosary chains, wire wrapping, Southwestern jewelry, artisan jewelry, luxury bead embroidery, and one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.

Famous Turquoise Mines & Varieties

Some of the world’s most famous turquoise varieties come from historic mines known for unique color and matrix characteristics.

Arizona Turquoise Mines

• Sleeping Beauty Turquoise — famous for pure sky blue color with little matrix

• Kingman Turquoise — vivid blue with black matrix; one of the most famous American turquoise mines

• Bisbee Turquoise — deep blue with smoky brown or black matrix from the Lavender Pit mine

• Morenci Turquoise — bright blue with pyrite matrix that can resemble silver

• Turquoise Mountain Turquoise

• Ithaca Peak Turquoise — blue turquoise with pyrite inclusions

• Blue Bird Turquoise

• Castle Dome Turquoise

Nevada Turquoise Mines

• Number 8 Turquoise — iconic bright blue with golden brown spiderweb matrix

• Lander Blue Turquoise — one of the rarest and most valuable turquoise varieties

• Lone Mountain Turquoise — famous for fine spiderweb turquoise

• Royston Turquoise — blue-green turquoise with brown matrix from several mines

• Pilot Mountain Turquoise

• Red Mountain Turquoise — dramatic red spiderweb matrix

• Carico Lake Turquoise

• Candelaria Turquoise

• Blue Gem Turquoise

• Blue Moon Turquoise

• Godber/Burnham Turquoise

• Orvil Jack Turquoise

• Damele Turquoise — distinctive yellow-green tones

• Easter Blue Turquoise

• Stone Mountain Turquoise

• Indian Mountain Turquoise

New Mexico Turquoise Mines

• Cerrillos Turquoise — one of the oldest prehistoric turquoise mining districts in the Southwest

• Tyrone Turquoise

Colorado Turquoise Mines

• King’s Manassa Turquoise — known for brilliant greens and golden matrix

International Turquoise Sources

• Persian/Nishapur Turquoise (Iran) — historically considered some of the finest turquoise in the world

• Egyptian/Sinai Turquoise — among the oldest known turquoise mines in history

• Chinese Hubei Turquoise

• Sonoran Gold Turquoise

• Tibetan Turquoise

• Mexican Turquoise

Turquoise for Jewelry Making

Turquoise gemstone beads are loved by jewelry designers because they combine vibrant color, earthy elegance, luxurious matrix patterns, and timeless Southwestern beauty. Their vivid blue-green tones work beautifully in Southwestern jewelry, artisan handcrafted creations, celestial palettes, and heirloom-inspired designs.

Turquoise beads are commonly used for:

• Stacking bracelets

• Gemstone layering necklaces

• Artisan earrings

• Southwestern jewelry

• Bohemian jewelry

• Rosaries and malas

• Wire wrapping

• Gemstone charms

• Luxury bead embroidery

• Statement necklaces

• Handcrafted artisan jewelry

• One-of-a-kind jewelry designs

Turquoise pairs beautifully with:

• Sterling silver

• Gold-filled findings

• Coral

• Spiny oyster shell

• Lapis lazuli

• Onyx

• Pearl

• Southwestern gemstone palettes

• Desert-inspired jewelry designs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is turquoise natural?

Yes. Turquoise is a natural hydrated phosphate gemstone admired for its vivid blue-green coloration and unique matrix patterns.

Is turquoise durable?

Turquoise has a Mohs hardness of approximately 5–6, making it a softer gemstone best suited for jewelry handled with care.

Is turquoise waterproof?

Turquoise should not be exposed to prolonged water contact, chlorinated pools, perfumes, lotions, oils, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or harsh cleaners. Because turquoise is porous, excessive moisture and chemicals may alter color and damage polish over time.

What jewelry is turquoise good for?

Turquoise is excellent for Southwestern jewelry, artisan necklaces, earrings, layering bracelets, rosaries, malas, bead embroidery, and collector jewelry designs.

Are turquoise beads treated?

Yes. Many turquoise beads are stabilized to improve durability and color consistency, which is a common and accepted treatment in the gemstone industry.

What makes turquoise unique?

Turquoise is prized for its vivid blue-green coloration, rich mining history, intricate spiderweb matrix, Southwestern heritage, and timeless earthy luxury unlike almost any other gemstone.