Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide

Among Native American peoples of the Southwest, turquoise is especially prized, with blue stones symbolizing "Father Sky" and greener ones evoking "Mother Earth."

This lavishly illustrated guide by Joe Dan Lowry, a recognized worldwide expert on the subject, is an impressive collection of photos and stories sharing the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the American Southwest. the astonishing variety of colors and forms that make this a gemstone like no other, and features some of the finest examples of antique and contemporary Southwest Indian turquoise jewelry.

Rock hound or serious collector this book is the definitive resource on the gemstone of the Southwest.