Sep 23, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made …

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 …

Feb 2, 2011 · The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway. Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo & Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the Navajo. Zuni left, …

Jul 7, 2025 · Here’s a link that talks about the turquoise. durangosilver.com Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons - Durango Silver Company Learn about the elusive Lander Blue Turquoise …

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 …

Nov 10, 2023 · I like your nice old squash blossom! I agree, pictures of the reverse side would help! But to answer your question, yes, it is “real”. Age…my guess would be 1960 - 70s. There was an …

Dec 16, 2020 · Turquoise and malachite will absorb liguids if the turquoise is not “stablilzed” (Impregnated with plastic resins) and can be damaged by cleaners. For these stones it is best to use …

Dec 14, 2022 · Storing rings is pretty easy but the bracelets and bigger pieces take up much more space. How are you storing all of turquoise pieces so they don’t tarnish? I have bigger pieces in …

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Apr 7, 2019 · I have mostly been working with some of my dad’s stock of turquoise, and now have been contemplating doing the thinner pieces. Most of them are pretty irregular on the back (not cut flat, just …