{"product_id":"12pcs-sonoran-gold-turquoise-cabochons-smooth-6-12mm-full-lot-w6","title":"12pcs Sonoran Gold Turquoise Cabochons (Backed) Smooth - 6-12mm (FULL LOT) (W6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a set of 12x Sonoran Gold Turquoise smooth cabochons (backed). You will receive all the stones in the photos (12pcs all up).\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEach cabochon has been backed with a high performance backing compound to add to the stone’s durability and life span.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e : As per photo, flat back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sonora, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural (no treatment, no dye)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBACKING TURQUOISE - WHY \u0026amp; HOW?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking turquoise is a process where a type of epoxy is applied to the back of natural turquoise so that it will be strong and can endure the lapidary process and be made into a cabochon for jewellery that will stand the test of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main reason for backing a natural stone is for strength. It also acts as a shock absorber once the stone is set in jewellery. When a stone is irregular and uneven on the bottom, backing the stone will level it out to keep the stone a larger size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coffee and Gems","offers":[{"title":"12 stones","offer_id":53409085817137,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/2818\/7953\/files\/16DA0567-0E1C-4A8A-AFDB-2B1BB1E046CF.png?v=1774842368","url":"https:\/\/coffeeandgems.com\/products\/12pcs-sonoran-gold-turquoise-cabochons-smooth-6-12mm-full-lot-w6","provider":"Coffee + Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}