These beautiful turquoise beads showcase the vibrant teal and blue-green hues that make this gemstone so distinctive. Each bead is smooth and polished, revealing subtle variations in tone and delicate matrix markings — a hallmark of turquoise from the Hubei Province of China. Cut and finished from genuine turquoise, the beads measure approximately 6mm with a 0.8mm hole, and each 38cm strand contains around 60 beads.

Hubei turquoise is one of the last remaining sources of genuine natural turquoise still mined in meaningful quantity. With most American and Persian turquoise mines now closed or producing only limited material, Hubei has become the heart of the world’s turquoise supply. Renowned for its rich blue-green tones and natural matrix, it embodies the true beauty and weight of real turquoise — not imitation or resin blends. As global deposits continue to decline, authentic Hubei turquoise is becoming increasingly scarce, making each strand a rare and meaningful addition for collectors and jewellery makers alike.