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 …

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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 …

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 …

Jul 10, 2024 · About a month ago I saw posts from Thunderbird Supply about a “new” turquoise they had. It is called Thunder Creek and is beautiful. I did some searching and could not find it for sale …

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 …

Apr 8, 2024 · I have some cabs from the Bluebird turquoise mine that I purchased from Jason back n the 1990s: By the way, your map and information shows the Nevada mine in the Reese River …

Jan 25, 2019 · Since turquoise is porous, it absorbs easily. Body oils, sweat, dirt and other outside factors can accidentally be absorbed by turquoise. This is why turquoise can change color over time …

Feb 22, 2019 · Can I assume that a peice with the Running Bear shop hallmark is real turquoise? As far as I can tell they seem to be a reputable shop.