Sep 24, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made …

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Aug 31, 2025 · Found this in a local antique store, with a dealer from whom I’ve gotten some native jewelry. The ring is obviously brand new. The stone looks odd to me - the veining seems real, but is …

Jan 18, 2011 · Turquoise is a soft material, 4 – 5 on the mohs scale, which means most turquoise can be scratched with a penny. So, it is very common for a turquoise dealer to stabilize the stone. There …

Jul 10, 2024 · About a month ago I saw posts from Thunderbird Supply about a “new” turquoise they had. It is called Thunder Creek and is beautiful. I did some searching and could not find it for sale …

Jan 25, 2021 · I inherited some jewelry and I have found a couple of turquoise items. This ring is not marked sterling, but the “feel” is right and the workmanship looks good, but not machined. A google …

Oct 15, 2018 · Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no turquoise at all. It is made by combining inert ingredients, dye, and usually a resin to form blocks that can be cut or shaped.

Jan 25, 2019 · Since turquoise is porous, it absorbs easily. Body oils, sweat, dirt and other outside factors can accidentally be absorbed by turquoise. This is why turquoise can change color over time …

Feb 2, 2011 · The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway. Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo & Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the Navajo. Zuni left, …

Aug 2, 2022 · Hi all, I’m looking for something to help me better identify the stones in my Southwestern jewelry. The turquoise chart that always pops up on Google images only gets me so far! I see there …