@Tinyturqgrl
Hey, there’s a thought!
You just might have something there. I wouldn’t be surprised! Can’t wait to see your stone. I’m going to go look up CC and see what that stone is about.
@Tinyturqgrl
Yep, it sure does look like that! I bet you’re right! They started mining it in 1939 so, the age of the necklace could then be correct. Good call.
We may just have an answer.
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I’ve been looking through some of the Harrison Jim jewelry for sale in a few of the stores out in the Four Corners area since we’re headed out that way fairly soon. Even though I’m not in the market for a squash, and I don’t wear gold jewelry at all I wanted to add this one here, because it is absolutely amazing. I’ll do a screenshot also for when this link disappears. I’m really drawn to his work (but I’d probably have to mortgage my house for this one anyway 
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Certainly not Dry creek! Your thought about White Water could possibly be correct (?). Here are some stabilized White Water cabs I purchases back when I was collecting cabs from known mines (missing Lander Blue…darn!).
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They are very pale with a brownish matrix, and although it could have been made in the 80s, I don’t think they are White Water. I do have some White Water, and the squash doesnt look like it at all but, its always possible. Let me get a closeup of the stones in bright daylight. It’s raining right now so it might be tomorrow.
Yep, in natural light there is a distinct difference, thanks! Nothing like the Whitewater I’ve seen. I have seen turquoise with that “milky” infiltrate, substrate, whatever you want to call it, but it’s not specific to a particular mine. If I had to guess, Fox would be on my list as a possibility. The mine produced a huge amount of turquoise in varying shades of green and blue, and can have a brownish matrix. Also, it can have that milky appearance.
That’s all I got
. Thanks for the additional photos.
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Yes, the color does look like fox mine. I’d have to send it off for testing to know for sure at this point. I just don’t know lol
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Here’s my guess… beautiful American turquoise 
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Lol yes, I think so too. Not Kingman, eh?! @Ziacat 
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Holy cow that squash should come with a good looking security detail. 
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@Ziacat wow, I have never seen a gold Squash Blossom before! That is really awesome! However, just a tad out of the price range at $80,000! Definitely a year making piece for the artist!
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