Santo Domingo Tiny Handmade Gem Grade Villa Grove Turquoise Bead Necklace - Ray Lovato (#134)

Southwest Jewelry Total length: 32 1/2" Wrap: 6 1/4" High grade, natural Villa Grove turquoise is one of the most rare and sought after turquoise on the market today.  George Musik mined the turquoise in this Ray Lovato necklace; sometime in the span of time he owned and operated the mine.  When Randy Christenson purchased the Villa Grove mine, from George, he acquired the rough turquoise as well.  We bought the stone from Randy and passed it on to Santa Domingo lapidary artist Ray Lovato, who cut these magnificent beads.  If that is not a joyful trail of events we do not know what is. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every purchase. Villa Grove Turquoise The Villa Grove Turquoise Mine, aka; The Hall Mine, is located seven miles northwest of the town of Villa Grove, in the North end of the San Luis Valley of Colorado, at 10,000 feet in elevation.  The Villa Grove turquoise mine showed signs of being worked by the Ancient Native American's. It was rediscovered sometime in the