Nevada No. 8 Mine Turquoise Wrap Ring - Size 9.5

This handmade ring holds a beautiful piece of Nevada No. 8 mine Turquoise.  It is set in .999 fine silver, "wrapped" within heavy gauge .925 Sterling silver.  The setting is very unique in that the heavy Sterling wire wraps around the stone.  The size is 9.5, and  is very comfortable.
 
About the stone: Carlin, Nevada is in Eureka County. There is a famous turquoise mine there called Number 8. It was found in 1925 and then mined finally 4 years later in 1929. The mine is no longer mined for turquoise, but it is mined for gold at present.Number 8 is the mine that produced a selection of the biggest nuggets ever found in history. Number 8 mine closed in 1976. The last owner of the mine was Dowell Ward. He mined a giant stockpile of high-quality turquoise that through today is still on the market. The turquoise from that stockpile is looked at as one of the premier turquoises ever discovered. The reason why this is the case is because once the Number 8 gem quality turquoise stockpile reserve is depleted it will never be available again, making it highly valuable.
 
Spiritual properties:  Turquoise is said to be helpful in connecting with the energy of the Earth and the spirit world. Some additional metaphysical properties that turquoise gemstones may possess: promote wisdom and understanding. Turquoise is said to help clear the mind, promoting focus and concentration.