Collection: Evans

The Evans turquoise mine is an extinct, highly prized deposit located east of El Rosario in the Ensenada area of Baja California, Mexico. Noted for its striking geological diversity, it is one of the few prominent sources south of the United States border capable of producing material that strongly resembles classic southwestern American varieties, particularly those from Nevada. Initially surface-blasted and hand-dug during its primary operational peak in the mid-to-late 1970s, the mine yielded a stunning spectrum of stones—ranging from vibrant, high sky-blues paired with rich brown host matrices to deep greens embedded with striking gold web patterns. These formations emerged across diverse geological pockets as delicate microcrystalline veins, robust flat plates, and isolated dense nuggets. Because the original workings were completely backfilled and buried under layers of dirt in the 1990s following a dispute between operators and the primary landholders, authentic material has become exceptionally scarce and finite. Today, this coveted "old-stock" vintage stone is heavily collected globally and carefully traded for premium lapidary work, cabochons, and heirloom Southwestern-style jewelry inlay.