Experience the Raw Beauty of Turquoise

Sunwest Silver Co owns and operates five turquoise mines in the southwestern USA and provides distinctive stones for artisans, collectors and manufacturers. Our Albuquerque location is home to one of the world’s largest private collections of turquoise, started by Ernest Montoya in the early ‘70s. Ask for a tour!

It's All About The Turquoise

Turquoise From Around The World.

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The Sunwest Story

An inside look into the stories, the memories, and the legends that make Sunwest

Article about lapidary artist & silversmith Michael Montoya
There’s something special about watching a kid grow up in the business - not just around it, but inside of it. That’s Michael.
Article about American Turquoise in the Southwest

250 Years of America. Thousands of Years of American Turquoise. As America celebrates 250 years as a natation, I’ve found […]

A behind the scenes peek into our stone room

THE GRADER GOOD   You don’t always find your best people by posting a job description. Sometimes, they show up […]

Behind the scenes at Sunwest

Let me tell you something I’ve learned in more than fifty years in this business: Quality isn’t just something you […]

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