One of the largest turquoise mines in the U.S., the Mineral Park Mining District in Kingman, Arizona, produces King Amazon turquoise in its large, open-pit copper mine. The mine has become renowned for its rounded, light blue nuggets with black matrix. The turquoise collected here can range in color from light to very dark blue, with tints of green mixed in.

The colorful shell of the spiny oyster or thorny oyster is what is known as the spiny oyster gemstone. Produced in stunning shades of red, brown, yellow, purple and white, these shells are rare finds.

• Custom-cut, graduated King Amazon turquoise discs culled from Kingman, Arizona
• Graduated spiny oyster shell beads provide contrast to the rich turquoise
• White sterling silver spacer beads
• Sterling silver S clasp
• One-of-a-kind piece with very limited availability
• Available exclusively through Blue Gobi, this piece cannot be found anywhere else
• Handmade by Zachary Bloom in the USA

The turquoise in this necklace and should be wiped gently with a moist cloth. The softness of the stones demands that they be stored in a location where they will not be subjected to scratching by harder materials.

To polish your spiny oyster shells, apply mineral oil, allow it to sit for a few hours then wipe with a soft, clean cloth.

Sterling silver should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your sterling silver shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your sterling silver to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.