Natural Sleeping Beauty Cabochon HS5658
Natural Sleeping Beauty Cabochon HS5658
About this piece
The Sleeping Beauty Mine has earned an iconic place in the history of American turquoise. Located near Globe, Arizona, this celebrated mine has been admired throughout history for producing some of the most recognizable turquoise in the world. Its enduring reputation has made Sleeping Beauty one of the most sought-after names among collectors of fine turquoise.
This Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochon weighs 6.5 cts and measures 15.65 x 11.13 x 5.31 mm, offering an elegant oval profile and well-balanced proportions. Its classic cabochon cut makes it an outstanding specimen for collectors seeking turquoise from one of Arizona's most historic mining districts.
Presented in Natural condition with an Untreated finish, this cabochon preserves the authentic character of material from the legendary Sleeping Beauty Mine. Collectors value untreated specimens for their connection to one of the most celebrated turquoise sources in the American Southwest and for the mine's lasting influence on the history of turquoise collecting.
Whether featured in a collection dedicated to Arizona turquoise or displayed alongside specimens from Number 8, Lone Mountain, Kingman, and other historic mines, this Sleeping Beauty cabochon is a distinguished addition that honors the enduring legacy of American turquoise.
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
Untreated
No treatment is documented beyond cutting, shaping, sanding, and ordinary non-treatment polishing. Oil-, wax-, dye-, resin-, or filler-based processing is not included in this designation.
Turquoise Standard grade
A Turquoise Standard grade has not been documented for this piece yet.