Turquoise Chip Inlay
Turquoise Chip Inlay
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 925 Silver Turquoise Coral Gemstone Southwestern 6mm Ring Size 4 to 15  US $37.99
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 925 Silver Turquoise Gemstone Inlay Southwestern Band Ring Size 7 to 15 US $53.69
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 925 Silver Turquoise and Coral Stripes Southwestern 9mm Band Ring Size 9 to 13 US $27.79
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 TURQUOISE AND CORAL LEAF NECKLACE WITH EARRINGS 3325 US $11.81
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 925 Silver Turquoise and Coral Gemstone Southwestern Band Ring Size 5 to 15 US $22.19
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 925 Silver Oval Turquoise Gemstone Chip Inlay Band Ring Sz 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 US $21.49
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 925 Silver Turquoise and Coral Gemstone Tiny Heart 4mm Band Ring Size 35 to 10 US $19.99
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 BLUE HOWLITE TURQUOISE GEMSTONE DRIP PENDANT NECKLACE US $6.99
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 Ring Kachina and Feathers Turquoise and Coral Chips Inlayed sz 6 3 4 US $2.40
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 BLUE HOWLITE TURQUOISE RANDOM MAP BEAD NECKLACE 18 GEM US $8.99
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 925 Silver Turquoise Gemstone Inlay Southwestern Wolf Ring Size 7 to 15 US $83.99
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 11 x 10mm Turquoise and Coral Inlay Humming Bird 925 Silver Stud Earrings US $24.99
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 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Handmade Necklace Peyote Bird 25 Long US $1,800.00
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 1 Howlite Turquoise Chip Bead Tree Pendant Fit Necklace US $2.99
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 GREEN HOWLITE TURQUOISE CHIP STONE BEAD NECKLACE 18L US $6.49
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 Turquoise Silver Black Onyx Western Native American Healing Necklace US $699.00
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 100 TURQUOISE PINKY RINGS assorted costume kids jewelry US $24.99
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 TURQUOISE CORAL ARROWHEAD NECKLACE WITH EARRINGS 3324 US $11.81
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 STERLING SILVER 14K GOLD BUTTERFLY RING SZ 6 US $36.99
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 GENUINE TURQUOISE CHIP HEART WOMEN RING SZ 7 US $21.99
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 GENUINE TURQUOISECORAL CHIP HEART WOMEN RING SZ 85 US $21.99
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 TURQUOISE HOWLITE CHIP BEADS RECTANGLE TREE PENDANT 1PC HOT SALE US $3.49
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 TURQUOISE HOWLITE STONE CHIP BEAD WRAP NECKLACE STRAND US $11.69
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 Mosaic gemstone pendant of turquoise sugilite variscite and coral w cordQVC US $63.00
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 Sterling Silver Heartline Bear Stud Earrings US $20.24
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 Heart Eagle Wings Ring Turquoise Inlay Sz 8 US $18.95
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 Southwestern Gemstone Inlay Medallion Stretch Bracelet NWOT very very nice US $45.00
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 Turquoise Inlay Cross Surgical Steel Post Pierced Stud Earstuds Cross Earrings US $6.99
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 50MM TURQUOISE HOWLITE CHIP BEAD TREE HEART PENDANT 1PC US $4.49
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 TURQUOISE HEART NECKLACE WITH EARRINGS 3321 new western US $11.81
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Tiny Heart Charm in Sterling Silver with Turquoise Chip Inlay, #2505 Sale Price: $9.00  |
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The symbol of love is depicted in sterling and chip turquoise. This cute heart charm is made of solid sterling silver. Chip inlay turquoise fills one side, while the center is open. Charm is 5/16" wide x 5/16" in length... |
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Southwestern Dragonfly Pendant in Sterling Silver with Turquoise Chip Inlay, #7899 Sale Price: $32.00 |
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Beautiful! Add a touch of the southwest to your wardrobe with this stylish dragonfly pendant crafted of sterling silver with turquoise chip inlay in the wings. The popular dragonfly is the symbol of the renewal of life and spiritual awareness... |
Rediscovering Turquoise
The beauty and history of turquoise is hard to surpass! Seeped with history and mystery it is truly a captivating stone. Turquoise history dates back over 6000 years. Archeological and literary references to the stone predate the Christian era by five millennia.
It has been unearthed in tombs from ancient Egypt - specifically the 4 bracelets of Queen Zar, found on her mummified arm. These date back to the second ruler of the Egypt's First Dynasty, approximately 5500 B.C. Aristotle and Pliny both refer to turquoise. Marco Polo even wrote about it. Turquoise has always been considered a stone of life.
It also has a long standing history of over a 1000 years with Native Americans who have used it extensively for protection and healing. The stone was also used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations, and jewelry. Turquoise's use as a healing stone reaches far - it has been used for headaches, eye problems, fever and insect bites to name just a few. It was ground to a powder then it was drank to cure stomach ailments. Turquoise also has significant metaphysical properties.
It is a harmonizing stone that is said to alleviate nervousness, help with problem solving, relieve stress from a hectic life, and promote friendship. It is also well known for its protective qualities and many cultures carry a turquoise stone with them at all times.
Turquoise is often strung on beads, carved into animal fetishes, or combined with other stones such as onyx, amethyst, or coral. Its color ranges from brilliant sky blue to green and it usually has black or brown veins running through it. In jewelry it is very popular set in sterling silver. Silver enhances the natural colors of the turquoise much better than gold.
Turquoise is found in North American in the dry areas of Arizona and New Mexico. It is also found in China, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and Persia.
Wax Treated: Much of the turquoise from China is wax impregnated. The paraffin treatment deepens and stabilizes the color but only affects the surface.Turquoise can be rather porous and chalky and is often not suitable for jewelry until it is treated. There are various processes that are used on turquoise.
Stabilization is a treatment which uses a resinous substance. The process uses pressure and heat to fill the microscopic gaps in the stone with plastic resin. When cured the product is a treated stone hard enough to cut and polish. Stabilization allows genuine but lower grade turquoise to be used in jewelry. Stabilization helps to keep the stone from chipping and prevents changes in color from contact with skin oils.
Wax treatment is very common with turquoise from China. Paraffin wax is impregnated into the turquoise to deepen and stabilizes the color but it only affects the surface.
Some jewelry may be made with reconstituted turquoise which is ground turquoise from inferior stones that is molded together with epoxy resin, dyed and pressed into stone like forms - they look good but don't have the value of a real stone.
Another process is referred to as "Block" where a mixture of plastic resin and dyes are produced in blocks the size of a loaf. There is no actual turquoise in this mix, it is entirely man mad and should be labeled simulated. It is made in many colors, and it is used extensively for inlay work.
So when in the market for turquoise jewelry be aware of what you are purchasing. Simulated turquoise, and a natural piece of turquoise jewelry is terrific. What ever your needs are just be certain the product you are purchasing is priced according to its composition. Enjoy this truly captivating stone!!
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