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How to Test Silver with Nitric Acid Do you have a piece of old vintage jewelry? Check to see if it real silver using the Nitric Acid Test. Simply use a drop the acid, and if your piece of silver turns green than unfortunately it’s impure and mixed with either nickel or copper. If it turns white then your piece of jewelry is sterling!
Style is subjective. Each of us creates our own unique persona through choices that are based on a variety of factors. Generational changes, geographical locations and personal likes and dislikes all play into the choices we make. When it comes to jewelry, these factors combine to allow for more options in styles and creations in the market. With Native American jewelry, tradition and...
“I want to focus on elevating Native American art, so it’s globally recognized and respected.” That’s the heart motivation behind Sheyenne Sky’s work with Turquoise Skies. It’s what drives her education and her chosen career. The best thing for the artists she works with is she knows a bit about going global.
Born a member of the Diné in Raton, New Mexico, Sheyenne has...
Obsidian, The Ancient Stone. Hi and welcome to Turquoise Skies’ Rock Talks. Today we’re talking about obsidian.
JR – So what we have here is about seven different kinds of obsidian. Obsidian is volcanic glass. It happens from what is called felsic lava. Felsic lava is basically an iron rich version of lava. So what you have when you have iron...
How To Clean Copper Jewelry with Everyday Items
Copper jewelry has adorned humans for most of recorded history. Its beauty and shine make pieces created with it treasured heirlooms. When you purchase a piece of copper jewelry, it’s natural to want to wear it, to show it off, to enjoy its beauty. But what happens over time? Exposure to air can tarnish the copper, leaving your treasure with...
