Moose Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Hello, Moose Fam! 🫎✨
Can you believe it? The holiday season is almost here and it’s time to explore the vibrant world of gemstones and turquoise cabs! If you're like us and you have deep love for the world of gems, we’ve got the best turquoise cabs and gemstones to inspire your next creations. Let's take a look at some of our top picks and best-selling gemstones this 2024!
Turquoise Highlights
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Loved for its serene, sky-blue hue with minimal to no matrix, Sleeping Beauty turquoise is definitely a classic. Its clean, consistent color makes it a favorite for timeless and elegant jewelry designs. If you’re a fan of simplicity and sophistication, this type of turquoise is the perfect choice!
Kingman Turquoise
Known for its striking blue tones and bold matrix patterns, Kingman turquoise comes from one of the oldest turquoise mines in the U.S. Whether you're creating statement pieces or dainty jewelry, this type of turquoise will definitely add personality and character to your creations.
Royston Turquoise
Popular for its rich shades of green and blue, Royston turquoise often features a distinctive, heavy matrix. Truly, each stone tells a unique story, perfect for nature-inspired creations.
Bisbee Turquoise
A gem for collectors, Bisbee turquoise is a definite standout with its deep blue hues and intricate matrix patterns. If you’re creating a showstopper piece, Bisbee turquoise it is!
Gems Beyond Turquoise
Malachite
With rich green hues and mesmerizing patterns, malachite gemstones are perfect for creating bold statement creations - exuding elegance and natural charm.
Lapis Lazuli
A timeless gemstone, lapis lazuli features characteristics of vibrant royal blues, coupled with golden pyrite flecks. It adds that touch of luxury and mystique to jewelry designs, making it perfect for creating elegant, high-end creations.
White Buffalo
Known for its striking black and white contrast, White Buffalo is a definite favorite. Its versatility makes it an amazing addition to any jewelry artist’s collection.
Calibrated Gemstones for Precision Designs:
Sonoran Gold Turquoise
Sonoran Gold turquoise dazzles with its bright greens and golden tones, making it an eye-catching choice for designs that require exact dimensions.
Tourmaline
With its variety of vibrant colors, tourmaline gemstones bring a combination of playful and sophisticated touch to your designs, perfect for colorful, elegant, and multi-hued creations.
Blue Ridge Turquoise
Soft blues and unique patterns make Blue Ridge turquoise a must-have for serene and harmonious jewelry pieces that evoke calm and tranquility.
Beads to Elevate Your Creations:
Heishi Beads
Add texture and versatility with heishi beads - thin, flat beads ideal for layering or adding accent to other elements in your jewelry designs.
Rondelle Beads
With their rounded, disc-like shape, rondelle beads add that subtle elegance and balance, awesome for for creating dainty, sophisticated jewelry.
Nugget Beads
Unpolished and organic, nugget beads offer a rustic, earthy feel, ideal for nature-inspired creations.
Top 5 Best-Selling Turquoise Mines 2024
Yungai Turquoise - Bright and bold, a customer favorite for its stunning clarity.
Treasure Mountain Turquoise - Known for unique patterns and rich, vibrant hues.
Mixed - A variety of turquoise beauties that inspire limitless creativity.
White Buffalo - Timeless black and white contrast keeps it a top seller.
Kingman Turquoise - A classic, bold option that remains a staple for many artists.
Top 5 Best-Selling Cab Shapes 2024
Here are some more magical products in-store:
Love creating your own cabochons? Check out our collection of rough turquoise stones.
Moose Academy Lapidary Courses
Getting into lapidary? Learn how to create your own cabs with our lapidary classes. Newbies and pros are welcome! We’ve got an introductory course and some expert tips and tricks for those who are already in the world of lapidary.
Not sure what to give to your jewelry artist friend? Moose gift cards are the way to go :) Let them handpick the cabs, beads, gems, or other material they want for their creations! Gift cards range from $50 to $1000.
There you go, friends! We hope this guide brings inspiration and excitement for your upcoming creations for the remainder of 2024, and in 2025! As always, please tag us in your creations on Instagram @turquoise_moose - we love seeing the magic you create!
Happy Creating,
Li
Creator of Moose
