Candelaria is a classic turquoise mine of Nevada found on a silver mine in the Candelaria Hills. There is small production because it has only been high graded except for a brief concession given to Wayne Nelson in 1985. The story of Candelaria is found in Turquoise in America Part Two, 1910-1990.
 
This cabochon weighs 14.8 carats and measures 1.75cm X 1.5cm X 5mm. It is priced at $100 a carat or $1,480. It is not treated and is backed. I have assigned a TG of 92 or GG. This is a very rare gem grade of the desired red web. It comes from the Wayne Nelson Collection. White spot is camera flash.