Santo Domingo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace w/ Jacla - Ray Lovato (#120)

Southwest Jewelry 33" long Natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the basis for this Ray and Melissa Lovato Santo Domingo bead necklace. Ray, and his daughter Melissa, are known far and wide for their work. Many argue Ray’s necklaces are the best contemporary examples of old style Santo Domingo beads available. We agree, and collect them whenever we can. You might want to do the same. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every purchase. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine is located seven miles from Globe, Arizona. The mine is one of the largest producers of turquoise in North America. The mine, and the turquoise extracted from it, derives its name from Sleeping Beauty Mountain, which at one time was part of the Copper Cities operation. The center of the copper mine is located at approximately 33o24"13.23"N. 110o53'34. 60"W, at an elevation of 1224 feet. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mining is presently owned and operated by Monty Nichols. For many centuri