Sonoran Gold Turquoise Nugget Beads 5-6mm – Zachery Treated | Designer Grade

Sonoran Gold turquoise from the Cananea region of northern Mexico, featuring naturally rounded 5–6mm nugget shapes with vibrant greens, blues, and warm golden-brown matrix. Zachery treated for enhanced durability while preserving authentic appearance.

Unlike traditional vein-deposit turquoise, Sonoran Gold forms as individual nuggets within the host rock, creating organic shapes with dynamic color variation that often appears within a single bead. This natural dimensionality and versatile mid-range size make it ideal for statement pieces, strung designs, and bezel-set work.

The material's higher silica content contributes to a naturally firm composition and soft waxy luster. Zachery stabilization improves performance during fabrication and long-term wear without dyes or surface coatings.

These strands are offered as matched production material for jewelers and manufacturers who require consistent working quality across multiple strands for repeatable designs.

Designer Benefits

• Calibrated 5–6mm nugget size for versatile fabrication
• Zachery treated for strength and long-term wear
• Distinctive Sonoran Gold green/blue coloration with golden matrix
• Matched strands for consistency across projects
• Natural nugget shapes with organic character
• Ideal for sterling silver, gold, and mixed-metal work

Specifications

Stone: Sonoran Gold Turquoise
Source: Cananea Region, Northern Mexico
Cut: Freeform Nugget
Size: Approx. 5–6mm
Treatment: Zachery Method (stabilized for durability; not dyed)
Color Range: Green to blue with golden/brown matrix
Strand Length: Approx. 15.5"–16"
Hole Diameter: Approx. 0.8–1.0mm
Grade: AA Production Quality
Unit: Sold by the Individual Strand

Material Consistency Notice

These strands are sold as matched production material. They are not individually sorted one-of-a-kind strands. All strands come from the same quality run to provide reliable consistency for jewelry manufacturing and batch design work. Natural variation in shape, color, and matrix is expected and is part of genuine Sonoran Gold turquoise.

Perfect For

• Statement necklaces and bracelets
• Bezel-set nugget jewelry
• Southwestern and contemporary designs
• Studio production and small-batch manufacturing
• Mixed gemstone layouts with lapis, coral, or silver accents