Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant with Old Kingman Turquoise and Diamond

Gorgeous vintage solid 14k Yellow Gold pendant with a 6.80 carat natural Turquoise cabochon from the Old Kingman mine, mined in 1976, and accented by .05 ctw of round faceted natural Diamonds. This wonderfully designed pendant measures approximately 23 mm x 16 mm and weighs 3.29 grams. The Turquoise is not original to the pendant, but they look great together and are both from the same time period.

Turquoise, an ancient and revered gemstone, is celebrated for its distinctive blue-green hues, ranging from sky blue to vibrant green. This opaque mineral, a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, often features intricate matrix patterns, adding to its unique character. With a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively soft, requiring gentle care. Historically significant in many cultures, particularly in Native American traditions, Turquoise is valued for its beauty and perceived protective qualities.