Royston

Royston Turquoise comes from the Royston mining district located just North of Tonopah, Nevada. Most interesting, mining first commences in the early 1900s. Most importantly, Royston Turquoise originally consisted of four old Turquoise claims located within the Royston mining district. These mines include: Easter Blue, Bunker Hill, Royal Blue, and Oscar Wehrend. Especially relevant, the Royal Blue mine is responsible for most of the turquoise from the area and is sometimes people refer to it as Royston Royal Blue Turquoise. The Royston mine produces turquoise ranging in color from dark green to deep sky blue. Colors often run together in the same stone with a webbed golden brown matrix. The mine currently produces some very high grade material, but limited in quantities. Periodically, the owners of the mine will allow visitors to pay to tour the mines and pick through the tailing piles. In conclusion, the mines belong to the Otteson family.