John Apel One of a Kind Turquoise Necklace | Rare Arizona Sourced Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

This extraordinary one-of-a-kind necklace is a rare fine.  The highest quality 100% natural Arizona-sourced strands of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise are absolutely breathtaking on the neck, paired with a unique, timeless classic clasp that can is meant to be worn in the back. 

Three lush strands of rare Sleeping Beauty turquoise tumble stones cascade in a rich, sweeping bib, each bead hand-selected for its signature robin's egg blue — the unmistakable color that has made Sleeping Beauty turquoise one of the most coveted and increasingly scarce gemstones in the world. Mined from the now-closed Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, this stone is no longer in production, making every piece featuring it a true collector's treasure.

At the center, an 18K yellow gold clasp commands attention in the most refined way — a cushion-cut turquoise cabochon, framed by pavé-set diamonds totaling 1.55 carats and encircled by a hand-twisted rope of yellow gold. It is as much a centerpiece as it is a clasp.

But what truly sets this piece apart is the extraordinary attention given to the back. The reverse clasp — engraved with the iconic John Apel "A" — is finished with the same level of artistry as the front, because a piece this rare deserves to be beautiful from every angle. Three strands of turquoise meet a sculptural gold mechanism that is a work of craftsmanship in its own right. When worn with an upswept hairstyle, the back becomes its own quiet showstopper.

Weighing 15 dwt in 18K yellow gold, this necklace carries genuine substance — the kind of weight you feel and notice.

This is a piece to be worn, celebrated, and eventually passed down. For the turquoise lover in your family — or the one who doesn't yet know they are — this necklace is irreplaceable. There will never be another one exactly like it.

• One of a kind — cannot be reordered or replicated
• Sleeping Beauty turquoise sourced from the now-closed Sleeping Beauty Mine, Globe, Arizona
• Three strands of hand-selected turquoise tumble stones
• Cushion-cut turquoise cabochon center clasp with pavé-set diamonds
• 1.55 ctw pavé diamonds
• Hand-twisted 18K yellow gold rope detailing
• Reverse clasp engraved with the John Apel signature "A"
• 15 dwt 18K yellow gold
• Part of the John Apel OOAK (One of a Kind) Collection
• Handcrafted with atelier-level finish on every detail — front and back

***One of a kind. Cannot be reordered or replicated.

This piece is made to order — please allow 2–3 weeks