This exquisite necklace features a stunning Sleeping Beauty turquoise pendant set in 18-karat gold. The pendant's vibrant blue stone is encased in a brushed gold setting, allowing the rich texture of the gold to complement the smooth, captivating surface of the turquoise. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise is known for its striking, bright blue hue, a color that owes much of its vibrancy to the large copper deposits surrounding the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona.

Named for the mountain range that, from a distance, resembles a woman sleeping with her arms crossed, the Sleeping Beauty mine was first discovered by Native Americans during the Anasazi period. Turquoise was mined by hand using primitive tools long before the mine was re-discovered in the early 1900s, when it was opened again during the pursuit of copper. The mine’s turquoise became highly prized for its exceptional color and quality, setting it apart from other varieties of turquoise. However, the Sleeping Beauty mine ceased turquoise production in 2012, making this particular stone even more rare and special.