2026 Legacy Reserve Collection Sleeping Beauty Cabochon LR2626
2026 Legacy Reserve Collection Sleeping Beauty Cabochon LR2626
About this piece
The Sleeping Beauty Mine is one of Arizona's most legendary turquoise mines, producing material that has been admired throughout history for its exceptional beauty and rich mining heritage. Renowned among collectors, Sleeping Beauty turquoise is prized for its timeless appeal and remains one of the most iconic American turquoise varieties.
This beautiful Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochon weighs 5 cts and measures 17.34 x 10.91 x 3.30 mm, featuring graceful proportions in a classic cabochon shape. Its size and character make it an excellent collectible specimen that showcases the qualities that have made Sleeping Beauty turquoise famous worldwide.
Presented in Natural condition with an Untreated treatment status, this cabochon reflects the enduring legacy of the Sleeping Beauty Mine. Collectors appreciate specimens from this historic Arizona mine for their connection to American mining history and their place within collections of celebrated turquoise.
Whether displayed alongside specimens from Morenci, Bisbee, Kingman, Lone Mountain, and Number 8 or featured within a specialized American turquoise collection, this Sleeping Beauty cabochon is a meaningful addition that celebrates the beauty, history, and rich mining heritage of one of America's most iconic turquoise mines.
Condition
Natural
Naturally formed and mined turquoise that has not been stabilized, enhanced, dyed, waxed, oiled, impregnated, or otherwise treated. Ordinary cutting, shaping, sanding, and non-treatment polishing do not change this designation.
Treatment
Filled Matrix
Surface pits or holes have been filled using crushed stone, grit, epoxy, glue, or another bonding or filling material to create a smoother surface.
Dyed Matrix
Dye or another coloring agent has been applied to darken or alter the matrix while leaving the turquoise's own color substantially unchanged.
Turquoise Standard grade
30DN
Color 30
Represents the highest and rarest natural color range recognized by The Turquoise Standard.
Matrix D
The highest Matrix/Flawlessness rarity grade. The stone either displays perfect spiderweb matrix with maximum symmetry, refinement, balance, and consistency, or it is flawless and measures more than 11 mm wide.
Zat N
Moderate vibrancy with clear contrast and reasonably consistent visual energy. The stone has a defined presence but lacks full impact.
For more detail on how turquoise is graded, visit The Turquoise Standard.