Turquoise Information

Below you find a summary of the facts and Turquoise Information page by Dillon Hartman on www.durangosilver.com/turquoise-information.html . On this information page Dillon has written a quick guide and basic Turquoise Information you need know to buy a wonderful piece of Turquoise Jewelry , Rough Turquoise or collectable Turquoise Cabochon. Having been in the Turquoise Jewelry, Turquoise mining, and gemstone cutting business for most of his life, Dillon has a broad as well as detailed knowledge of this wonderful gemstone. Turquoise is the author's favorite gemstone and the focus of his jewelry and lapidary arts. The author shares his knowledge of facts, history and Turquoise Information. When you want to learn about Turquoise but are short on time, this great page will be like reading the "Cliff Notes" for that long novel you read in school. Dillon has highlighted all the key or important facts you will need to know to make an intellegent investment or purchase. We hope that this Turquoise Information resource will assist you in your search for that perfect Turquoise collectible, adornment or investment. We feel we have been in all aspects of the gemstone and jewelry business, especially in the Turquoise business, long enough to give you some great advice about buying and investing in Turquoise and Turquoise Jewelry. We have summarized different information you will need to know related to Turquoise in order to be an educated buyer. As Turquoise is a very complex stone, with many variables that determine the value and collectability, many more than other gems, you need have a lot of Turquoise Information to make educated purchases.

Basic Turquoise Information

Here is some quick Turquoise Facts. One of the most important pieces of Turquoise Informationis that this gem is one of the most popular gemstones in the world market and is considered by most jewelers and gem experts to be in the top ten most popular gems world wide.Turquoise is a gemstone with great diversity as jewelers add it to necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. The stone is also a popular material for art pieces, trade, and religion. Another benefit to a Turquoise purchase is that the stone’s color allows jewelers to use a variety of materials for the settings. For instance, the stone pairs well with yellow gold, white gold, and platinum along with stainless steel and silver. Sterling Silver is the most popular medium you will find the "sky stone" set in. Turquoise is the birthstone for December and recommended for a couple’s fifth wedding anniversary. With the gem in high demand, buyers must carefully assess a stone for quality. When shopping for Turquoise, review each stone’s signature color and surrounding matrix if you are looking for a collectible, or you are paying extra for the gem. Standard Turquoise ranges from 2.00 per carat to 15.00 per carat for natural gems that have not been stabilized or color enhanced. Stabilized Turquoise gemstones will sell for 25 cents to 5 dollars per carat depending on color and matrix patterning. Turquoise will vary in color from deep green to light blue while the surrounding hues may feature white or black. There are also rare colors of Turquoise such as lime green Turquoise, yellow, and brown Turquoise. Some gems may not feature varying colors within the stone. There are also many cousins in the phosphate gemstone family such as Variscite, Chalcociderite, and Faustite that are commonly sold as Turquoise and have been for thousands of years. Keep in mind that surrounding color does not cause the value of the gem to decrease. Therefore, individuals should decide whether they like more or less color variation in their Turquoise Jewelry or stones, whether they like "Matrix" or host rock in the gem or not, and if they desire a standard grade of Turquoise, a rare hue, or an ultra rare variety of Turquoise such as Spiderweb Turquoise or Turquoise from a rare local or closed mine. - Learn More at our Turquoise Learning Center

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