{"product_id":"sonoran-gold-turquoise-nugget-beads-6-7mm","title":"Sonoran Gold Turquoise Nugget Beads 6-7mm | Zachery Treated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Sonoran Gold turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Cananea region of northern Mexico, featuring 6–7mm freeform nugget shapes with vibrant greens, blues, and warm golden-brown matrix. Zachery treated for enhanced durability while preserving authentic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional vein-deposit turquoise, Sonoran Gold forms as individual nuggets within clay deposits, creating organic shapes with dynamic color variation that often appears within a single bead. This larger calibrated size makes it ideal for bold statement pieces, focal beads, and substantial strung designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strands are offered as \u003cstrong\u003ematched production material\u003c\/strong\u003e for jewelers and manufacturers who require consistent working quality across multiple strands for repeatable designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Should Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This turquoise has been Zachery treated. The Zachery process is an industry-standard stabilization method that fills natural porosity in the stone to improve durability and resistance to wear. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e involve dyes or artificial color enhancement—the green, blue, and golden tones you see are the stone's natural coloration. This is genuine turquoise that has been responsibly enhanced for practical jewelry use, not untreated natural turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Matched Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e These strands are sold as production-grade material, not individually hand-selected collector pieces. All strands come from the same quality run to ensure consistency for manufacturing work. You will see natural variation in color intensity, matrix pattern, and exact nugget shape from bead to bead and strand to strand—this is normal and expected in genuine turquoise, even within matched lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sonoran Gold Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonoran Gold is a relatively newer turquoise source compared to historic American mines like Sleeping Beauty or Kingman. The material is mined in limited quantities as individual nuggets rather than continuous veins, which means supply can be inconsistent. Availability and color characteristics may vary over time as new pockets are discovered or existing sources are depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Is Not:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not composite turquoise, reconstituted turquoise, or dyed howlite. It is genuine natural turquoise that has been stabilized for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigner Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrated 6–7mm nugget size for bold, statement-scale fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZachery treated for strength and long-term wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Sonoran Gold green\/blue coloration with golden matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched strands for consistency across projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural nugget shapes with organic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sterling silver, gold, and mixed-metal work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cananea Region, Northern Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeform Nugget\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6–7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zachery Method (stabilized for durability; not dyed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green to blue with golden\/brown matrix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15.5\"–16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.8–1.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA Production Quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold by the Individual Strand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Consistency Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strands are sold as \u003cstrong\u003ematched production material\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold statement necklaces and bracelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal bead and centerpiece designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel-set nugget jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthwestern and contemporary designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio production and small-batch manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed gemstone layouts with lapis, coral, or silver accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gems On Display","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42192478109799,"sku":"SNGR-ZACH-NUG-6-7MM","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/4660\/8487\/files\/SNGR-ZACH-NUG-6-7MM-1.jpg?v=1771882541","url":"https:\/\/gemsondisplay.com\/products\/sonoran-gold-turquoise-nugget-beads-6-7mm","provider":"Gems On Display","version":"1.0","type":"link"}