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Sep 24, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made …

Jul 14, 2017 · A quick introduction: According to Durango Silver Company, "Chinese turquoise accounts for over 60% of the stones sold in the United States, due to the scarcity of American turquoise. …

Aug 31, 2025 · Found this in a local antique store, with a dealer from whom I’ve gotten some native jewelry. The ring is obviously brand new. The stone looks odd to me - the veining seems real, but is …

Jan 25, 2021 · I inherited some jewelry and I have found a couple of turquoise items. This ring is not marked sterling, but the “feel” is right and the workmanship looks good, but not machined. A google …

Aug 23, 2024 · The turquoise is inexpensive treated stone, probably Kingman, and at the time would have been considered near bottom shelf in terms of price and quality. These were usually delivered …

Jan 18, 2011 · Turquoise is a soft material, 4 – 5 on the mohs scale, which means most turquoise can be scratched with a penny. So, it is very common for a turquoise dealer to stabilize the stone. There …

Oct 15, 2018 · I found this chart depicting all kinds of block turquoise available to purchase. Always be aware of what you are buying! I found that gently “tapping” the stone against my teeth is a good test …

Jul 10, 2024 · Identifying & Discovering fernwood July 10, 2024, 12:14pm 1 About a month ago I saw posts from Thunderbird Supply about a “new” turquoise they had. It is called Thunder Creek and is …

Jan 30, 2025 · So happy I found your forum. This is my first post here and I am hoping someone can confirm if I have a vintage heishi bead necklace. The necklace has some weight to it. Also hoping …