Identifying Squash Blossom Necklace - Value Opinions - Turquoise …
Sep 23, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece …
Turquoise - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People
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 …
Identifying Your Navajo, Hopi, & Zuni Jewelry, Plus Maker
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 …
Block turquoise chart - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People
Oct 15, 2018 · I found this chart depicting all kinds of block turquoise available to purchase. Always be aware of what you are buying! I found that gently “tapping” the stone against my …
Possible Lander Blue? - Identifying & Discovering - Turquoise People
Jul 7, 2025 · Here’s a link that talks about the turquoise. durangosilver.com Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons - Durango Silver Company Learn about the elusive Lander …
Help need info on my squash blossom. No markings. Age, is it …
Nov 10, 2023 · I like your nice old squash blossom! I agree, pictures of the reverse side would help! But to answer your question, yes, it is “real”. Age…my guess would be 1960 - 70s. There …
Cleaning Turquoise and silver jewlery
Dec 16, 2020 · Turquoise and malachite will absorb liguids if the turquoise is not “stablilzed” (Impregnated with plastic resins) and can be damaged by cleaners. For these stones it is best …
Storing you turquoise jewelry - Identifying & Discovering
Dec 14, 2022 · Storing rings is pretty easy but the bracelets and bigger pieces take up much more space. How are you storing all of turquoise pieces so they don’t tarnish? I have bigger pieces …
Best book for turquoise identification? - Identifying & Discovering ...
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 …
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