Turquoise 13mm. Heart Shape "AAA" Color Calibrated Cabs ITEM#4825-25460 PRODUCT DETAILS    Stone/Shape: --    Stone/Color: --    Cut: Regular    Size: 13mm.  Approx    Weight (pcs.): 11.80 carat. Approx    Origin: Tibet    Color: AAA    Clarity: Opaque    Treatment: None    Overall Grade: "AA" Price per piece. 10 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 79 80+ $5.58 $4.74 $4.27 $3.84

Turquoise 13mm. Heart Shape "AAA" Color Calibrated Cabs

 

Price
$5.58 PER piece.

Turquoise 14mm. Square Cushion Shape "AAA" Color Calibrated Cabs ITEM#4825-25414 PRODUCT DETAILS    Stone/Shape: --    Stone/Color: --    Cut: Regular    Size: 14mm.  Approx    Weight (pcs.): 18.76 carat. Approx    Origin: Tibet    Color: AAA    Clarity: Opaque    Treatment: None    Overall Grade: "AA" Price per piece. 10 - 19 20 - 39 40 - 79 80+ $8.86 $7.53 $6.78 $6.10

Turquoise 14mm. Square Cushion Shape "AAA" Color Calibrated Cabs

 

Price
$8.86 PER piece.

Turquoise (Natural) 20 to 40mm. Faceted Nuggets Shape "AA" Grade 15 Inch Bead Strands ITEM#4825-10329 PRODUCT DETAILS    Stone/Shape: --    Stone/Color: --    Bead Cut: Facetted    Size: 20 to 40mm.  Approx    Weight (pcs.): 1,250.00 carat. Approx    Origin: Tibet    Color: AA    Clarity: Opaque    Treatment: None    Length: 15 Inch    Overall Grade: "AA" Price per strand. 1 - 1 2 - 3 4 - 7 8+ $328.13 $278.91 $251.02 $225.92

Turquoise (Natural) 20 to 40mm. Faceted Nuggets Shape "AA" Grade 15 Inch Bead Strands

 

Price
$328.13 PER strand.

Turquoise (Stabilized) 12 to 14.5mm. Briolette Pears (SD) Shape "AB" Grade 10 Inch Bead Layouts ITEM#4825-36042 PRODUCT DETAILS    Stone/Shape: --    Stone/Color: --    Bead Cut: Briolette    Size: 12 to 14.5mm.  Approx    Weight (pcs.): 72.45 carat. Approx    Origin: Arizona    Color: AA    Clarity: Opaque    Treatment: Stabilized    Length: 10 Inch    Overall Grade: "AB" Price per layout. $41.83

Turquoise (Stabilized) 12 to 14.5mm. Briolette Pears (SD) Shape "AB" Grade 10 Inch Bead Layouts 20 % off

 

Price
$41.83 PER layout.

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Turquoise is one of the oldest known gem materials. The Egyptians were mining turquoise in 3,200 BC in the Sinai. The blue of turquoise was thought to have powerful metaphysical properties by many ancient cultures. Montezuma's treasure, now displayed in the British Museum, includes a fantastic carved serpent covered by a mosaic of turquoise. In ancient Mexico, turquoise was reserved for the gods, it would not be worn by mere mortals.

The Apache believed that turquoise helped warriors and hunters to aim accurately. The Zuni believed that it protected them from demons. In Asia it was considered protection against the evil eye. Tibetans carved turquoise into ritual objects as well as wearing it in traditional jewelry. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan, and Arabia report that the health of a person wearing turquoise can be assessed by variations in the color of the stone. Turquoise was also thought to promote prosperity.

In Europe even today, turquoise rings are given as forget-me-not gifts.

The most important turquoise deposits are in Iran, Tibet, China, and the Southwestern United States. Turquoise is a mineral usually found in association with copper deposits. Turquoise is sometimes mined as a by-product of copper mining.

Turquoise from Iran is often said to be the best because it is sometimes a clear sky blue with no green modifying color and no black veins running through it. Turquoise just as fine is produced in Arizona and New Mexico. In general the bluer the blue, the more highly valued. A clear even texture without mottleing or veins is also preferred. However, some people prefer turquoise with veins, sometimes called spiderwebs, which set off the color.

Turquoise is porous and should be kept away from chemicals. Clean it with warm soapy water only.

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