Journal
Deep inside the Campitos mine in Sonora, Mexico, Tortuga Turquoise is born. Called Tortuga due to their strong resemblance to the magical shell of the tortoise, these drops of turquoise highlight the beauty and wonder of this gemstone. From their creation within the earth to their enhancement of fine jewelry, Tortuga Turquoise brings myth and […]
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Human history is filled with images and symbols, ordinary things which take on deeper meanings in the context of people’s lives. Numbers are some of those symbols that ground themselves into concepts and beliefs. Take, for example, the number three. One has only to look at fairy tales to see the power of this number. […]
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It’s the ultimate way to “wear your heart on your sleeve”. Gifting the one you love with a piece of fine handcrafted jewelry on Valentine’s Day is one of the best ways to make your feelings tangible. And one of the most memorable! Giving the gift of jewelry has a long history when it comes […]
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Though he admits he finds it a “little bit nerve-wracking”, Eric Joe loves creating pieces of handcrafted jewelry in the cluster style. He says “it’s just so pretty”. And it is indeed that. This style has a longstanding role in the world of Native American jewelry and rightly so. What is it? The name refers […]
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For years, turquoise mining was extensively carried out in the southwestern United States, with stones from certain mines prized for their quality and rarity. Although the stone remains popular today, many of those mines no longer mine turquoise. That scarcity affects the price of natural turquoise. Turquoise has been a mainstay in Native American jewelry for years. The stone is not only...
