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The most iconic blue in the American Southwest is technically a ghost. Since the Sleeping Beauty mine ceased operations in 2012, its legendary robin's egg hue has become a finite treasure. It's a whisper of a sky that no…
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A piece of New Mexico turquoise jewelry isn't just an accessory. It's a vessel of the high desert sky. For centuries, these stones have bridged the gap between the physical world and the spiritual realm. You likely feel …
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Turquoise ranges in color from whitish blue to deep dark blue, and from deep dark green to a yellowish green. “The mineral turquoise actually parallels color itself and has many hues,” write Joe Dan Lowry and Joe P. Lowry of...
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What is your turquoise worth? It is one of the most common questions collectors ask, and the honest answer starts with a correction: there is no single price list for turquoise, and no laboratory grade that the whole trade agrees...
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Fake imitation turquoise jewelry or stones are made to look like natural stones. There are a few different kinds to look out for. George Francis a experienced Navajo silversmith shows us some examples that can be found in jewelry. Please Watch the Video. Can you tell us about fake turquoise? “Yes, and this is really […]
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