King Manassa Turquoise Jewelry

The King’s Manassa Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest in Colorado and one of the better known. First discovered by Southwestren Indians, turquoise was used by the Indians for personal adornment in religious ceremonies and in many of their rituals.
The King’s Manassa turquoise mine is located in Manassa, Conejos County Colorado. The site was originally mined by ancestral pueblo people and was rediscovered in 1890 by gold prospector I.P.King.