Lavender Turquoise. Limited Mining.

Golden Hills turquoise is mined just 3 to 4 months a year in the frozen hills of Kazakhstan. Once winter hits, the region ices over and the mine shuts down—sometimes for the rest of the year. The mining season is short, which makes every gem hard to come by. That’s what makes this lavender-hued turquoise one of the rarest and most collectible stones on the market.

What Makes Golden Hills Turquoise So Unique

Golden Hills turquoise isn’t just rare—it’s seasonally locked behind ice. This deposit in Kazakhstan’s Altyn-Tyube region is mined only during late summer and early fall. It yields stones with a signature pale blue-to-lavender hue and a reddish-brown matrix. The color is entirely natural. Its patterns can’t be predicted. And its availability? That depends on the weather.

The environment is harsh, remote, and unpredictable. Trucks and miners have only a few short months to access the site before freezing temperatures close the mountain roads. As a result, stones are exported in extremely limited batches. That makes every piece in this collection as rare as the season it came from.

Where Is Golden Hills Turquoise Mined?

Golden Hills turquoise comes from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan, located near the border of Russia and China. It’s a high-elevation deposit with extreme seasonal shifts. Summers bring dry heat, while winters leave the site covered in impassable ice. That climate creates slow mineral formation and makes extraction difficult, which is why the gem isn’t mined year-round.

Materials & Quality

We use only untreated Golden Hills turquoise—no dyes, no resins, no stabilization. Every stone is hand-selected, then set in solid 14K gold or sterling silver. We hand-cut links, form bezels from scratch, and build each setting to showcase the natural shape and pattern of the gem. This isn’t cast-and-poured turquoise jewelry. It’s heirloom work, built to last.

Styling Tips

Lavender turquoise wears like a neutral but looks like nothing else in your jewelry box.

• Pair a pendant with layered gold chains

• Stack a turquoise ring with your silver bands

• Let a one-of-a-kind cuff stand alone

The soft hue makes it wearable. The wild matrix makes it unforgettable.

Customization & Personalization

Want to choose your stone or switch metals? We offer custom builds using Golden Hills turquoise from our current inventory. Once a stone is sold, it’s gone for good—but if you have your eye on something specific, we’ll help you turn it into a signature piece.

Gifting Ideas

Golden Hills turquoise makes an unforgettable gift for:

• December birthdays (turquoise is the traditional birthstone)

• Milestone anniversaries

• Jewelry lovers who think they’ve seen it all

• Anyone who values rarity over trend

Each piece arrives gift-ready with a cloth pouch, polishing cloth, and optional handwritten note.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Golden Hills turquoise come from?

It’s mined in the Altyn-Tyube region of Kazakhstan. The deposit is only accessible for a few months each year due to extreme cold and ice.

Why is it called lavender turquoise?

Golden Hills often appears in shades of soft blue, lilac, or pale lavender. These colors are especially rare in natural turquoise, thanks to the stone’s unique mineral makeup.

Is it treated or stabilized?

No. All our Golden Hills turquoise is completely natural and untreated. No plastic matrix, no dye, no resin.

Is it durable for everyday wear?

Yes—with care. Natural turquoise is softer than quartz or diamonds, so avoid knocks or moisture. All our settings are designed to protect the stone while keeping it wearable.

How does it compare to American turquoise?

Golden Hills tends to be lighter in color and more consistently lavender-toned than most American turquoise. It’s also much rarer and less likely to be stabilized.

Featured Golden Hills Turquoise Jewelry

Explore one-of-a-kind:

• Lavender turquoise rings

• Minimalist gold and silver pendants

• Bold cuffs with natural matrix

• Statement earrings in forged silver

Every piece is made by hand, never cast or duplicated.

Jewelry Care Instructions

• Turquoise is porous and should be treated gently.
• Avoid lotions, oils, and perfume
• Do not submerge in water
• Store in a soft cloth pouch
• Use a dry microfiber cloth to clean
• Never use chemical or silver dips
• With care, your jewelry will age beautifully.

Find Your Golden Hills Turquoise Jewelry

This is short-season turquoise with a limited future. Once the mine freezes over, there’s no restock. These pieces are seasonal, small-batch, and made entirely by hand. If you’ve been waiting for something rare—you just found it.