{"product_id":"old-stock-nevada-turquoise-in-925-sterling-silver-1","title":"Old Stock Nevada Turquoise Pendant – Sterling Silver | Ben Davis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eOwn history!\u003c\/strong\u003e This turquoise came from the collection of a retired Nevada miner, making it genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eold-stock material\u003c\/strong\u003e that is becoming increasingly difficult to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eOld-stock Nevada turquoise forms when copper-rich groundwater moves through porous rock, slowly depositing the mineral in fractures and pockets. Over millions of years this process creates the soft blue-green color and gray stripe natural mineral inclusions seen in this stone. The gentle color variation and scattered matrix give the pendant the classic look associated with historic Southwest turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThe cabochon was carefully cut and polished by lapidary artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eBen Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e, who shaped the stone to highlight its natural color and elongated form. The stone is set in solid \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a clean, timeless pendant that lets the turquoise take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThis material comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eold stock Nevada turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from the collection of a retired miner — a supply that is becoming increasingly rare today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Stock Turquoise\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nevada, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eCabochon Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben Davis\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper mineralization in host rock over millions of years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eYour pendant arrives in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eBDD suede jewelry pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003esilver polishing cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to help keep your piece looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50153460138272,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-08T215125.882.jpg?v=1773024777","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/old-stock-nevada-turquoise-in-925-sterling-silver-1","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}