AMERICAN GEMSTONE: CARICO LAKE TURQUOISE

April 5, 2023

As Sunwest Silver Co's signature mine, Carico Lake Turquoise is part of the heart of our history at Sunwest. When it comes to turquoise, the iconic...

Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show

August 31, 2021

It's a beautiful time of year in Denver and it's all about the Turquoise! We're ready for the Denver Mineral, Fossil Gem & Jewelry Show and we're...

St. Patrick's SALE for Month of March!

March 13, 2019

Celebrate St. Pat's with 20% OFF your purchase of Green Turquoise jewelry! Green turquoise is found abundantly in Nevada, and is green largely due to...

JOGS Tucson Show 2018

January 24, 2018

Unpacking rock at JOGS International Exhibits. Opening day tomorrow!

Nevada Gems: Carico Lake Turquoise

August 15, 2017

Hi my name is Valerie Calabaza and today I like to introduce you to the Carico Lake Turquoise which is owned and mined by Ernie Montoya at...

Turquoise Cabs, Grades & Cuts

August 7, 2017

“Hi! My name is Brenda Baca. I work here at Sunwest Silver. I’ve been here for about twelve years now. I work in the stone department so I work with...

Royston Turquoise, Nevada

July 26, 2017

Hi, my name is Kevin Gebro and I'm with Sunwest Silver in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I want to talk to you today about a mine that is in the Tonopah,...

Green Turquoise? Nevada!

May 22, 2017

Turquoise from Nevada comes in various shades of blue, blue-green, green-blue, green and yellow. Some of the turquoise may contain iron, if it does,...

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Since 1972, Sunwest Silver has been All About the Turquoise. We are industry’s leading source for turquoise, silver charms & findings, and finished handmade jewelry created by the Southwest’s finest Native artisans. 

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