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Golden Hill Turquoise is found in Kazakhstan and is also known as Kazakhstan turquoise. This rare and beautiful gem is found in the deposit in the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan.

It has been said that the Golden Hills mine is known for the production of large quantities of dioptase, which is known to be a type of gem that is quite similar to turquoise when it comes to color and strength. Back in 2013, the said turquoise deposit was discovered.

In Kazakhstan and in the Golden Hills mine, to be specific, dioptase and other gems are way more common than turquoise. According to research, Golden Hill is one of the most ‘chemically pure’ turquoise that is found in the market. It is also noted that its color is one of the most vibrant ones in the world, while its consistency is commendable for its durability. 

To this date, Golden Hill turquoise’s popularity has increased, especially among Southwestern jewelry artists. A bunch of artists across the world have been wanting to have a piece of this beautiful gemstone. 

Its unique colors and being super rare truly do make Golden Hill one of the most sought-after turquoise gems in the world. The contrast between the baby blue color with its dark web-like matrix gives it an amazing depth, which is why most turquoise enthusiasts would love to have this in their collection. 

While being one of the most coveted turquoise gems out there, it is also well noted that this beauty is only mined during the winter while it is freezing, cold, and snowing. Research says that they can’t mine during the summer times because of the flooding that takes place in the said area due to the conditions there as well.

Having said that, it is not easy to get it due to factors that involve the environment and its location. With its popularity, demand in the market, and rarity, it is not at all surprising that its price point is pretty high up there in the industry.