Turquoise Unearthed
Authors: Joe Dan Lowry
Joe P. Lowry

In the American Southwest, turquoise is a highly prized gemstone with great cultural significance. Author Joe Dan Lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert and describes the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the American Southwest and reveals an astonishing variety of colors and forms that make this gemstone like no other.

Turquoise Unearthed showcases equisite examples of rough and polished natural turquoise frommore than twenty famous "classic" mines, including Lander Blue, Number 8, Bisbee, and Lone Mountain. Appealing to rock hounds and serious collectors alike, Turquoise Unearthed is a definitive, contemporary visual guide.

Here, too, are spectacular works by modern jewelers, along with fascinating ancient and historical Native American turquoise jewelry and ceremonial objects.

Paperback. The copy you receive will have a different cover but it is the same book.