Santo Domingo Royston Turquoise Handmade Bead Necklace - Melissa Lovato (#06)

Santo Domingo Jewelry 31 1/2" long Melissa Lovato has taken up the traditional bead making skills of her famous father, Ray.  Using Royston turquoise she has cut and polished until a fabulous string of beads emerged.  Apparently Melissa has been a diligent understudy, because her craftsperson skills are highly developed.  This is a great strand that will only get better with time. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every purchase. Royston Turquoise The Royston Mining District lies on the Nye-Esmerelda County line, about 24 miles northwest of Tonopah, Nevada. In this area, turquoise mines are scattered for nearly a mile along a shallow canyon. Because it involves many small producers, the Royston district is one of the better-known turquoise mining areas in Nevada. Three of the district's more important turquoise mines are the Royal Blue, Bunker Hill and the Oscar Wehrend. The Royal Blue mine constitutes the main turquoise workings in the district. This turquoise shows as fine-