Antique 24K c1880s Turquoise Pendant

This pendant is from the 1880s and set in a 22 to 24K yellow gold handmade scalloped setting. 

Note: this pendant comes with a 14K Yellow Gold 18" chain.

Gemstone:

Turquoise
Shape/Cut: Pear/Cabochon
Weight: 28 carats (approximately)
Size (L x W x D): 26 x 17 x 9mm
Origin: Sleeping Beauty region, Globe, Arizona

Setting:

22 to 24K yellow gold with bail
Handmade, bezel set

All attention is currently focused on Sleeping Beauty Turquoise as the mine is no longer producing Turquoise (as of 2012) and is only mining for copper and gold.  Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known as the best AAA turquoise.