Show me your turquoise jewelry!

[Autumn in New England]

That is positively STUNNING, @prs! What are the yellow accent stones?

 

[prs]

That is positively STUNNING, @prs! What are the yellow accent stones?

The setting is 18K yellow gold. Likely not Native American made, unfortunately.

There was a time when a lot of high-end amethyst and turquoise jewelry was made. I think this was when Siberia was the only source for amethyst. Once large deposits of amethyst were discovered elsewhere the price plummeted, and it was no longer good enough for the Lords and Ladies!

Yeah! for the plebs.

 

[Azore Jewellery]

So I'm going to have these 2 unstabilized, number 8 cabochons bezel set in 14k gold pendant. I'm also adding a few demantoid garnets to the bottom of the bezel skirt. These are from Yevonne Raley. I think turquoise and green looks great together! See attached pics.

Hello! I know this thread is really old... but i came across it and was curious... you mention unstabilizing turquoise. Can you tell me how that's done? And why you'd want to do that?


thank you

 

[Autumn in New England]

Hello! I know this thread is really old... but i came across it and was curious... you mention unstabilizing turquoise. Can you tell me how that's done? And why you'd want to do that?


thank you

Hi there! So I think what Bluegemz was referring to was that those 2 cabochons were natural turquoise that was merely cut and polished out of the ground. And so they are "unstabilized," as in "not stabilized." Stabilization, as it pertains to turquoise, is when softer material is impregnated with colorless resin to improve hardness. It can also refer to something called the "Zachary" method, which uses an electrochemical process to preserve turq color and reduce porosity, without the need for epoxy and the like. Once turquoise has been stabilized, the treatment is permanent and cannot be undone. Hope this helps!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I love the color of turquoise. I haven't set it yet, but this is sleeping beauty. I agree the matrix can be beautiful but for this ring I wanted pure color.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Oh that's just lovely, @CHRISTY-DANIELLE! Please be sure to show us the finished piece once you have that beauty set!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

It just occurred to me DW does have a turquoise piece to share. I had always thought of it as an amethyst piece, but for sure the turquoise is essential to its beauty. Maybe both the amethyst and the turquoise originated in the Southeast?

Wow!
Ive seen turquoise looking lovelly with blue sapphires but had never given amethyst and turquoise any thought before this very moment
Im now seeimg a completly new colour palette

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The setting is 18K yellow gold. Likely not Native American made, unfortunately.

There was a time when a lot of high-end amethyst and turquoise jewelry was made. I think this was when Siberia was the only source for amethyst. Once large deposits of amethyst were discovered elsewhere the price plummeted, and it was no longer good enough for the Lords and Ladies!

Yeah! for the plebs.

More for us
although i do wish the Queen (still) had an amethyst tiara in the vault
Actually come to think of if i hope the turquoise one last seen on Princess Margaret is safely back in there

 

[prs]

I love the color of turquoise. I haven't set it yet, but this is sleeping beauty. I agree the matrix can be beautiful but for this ring I wanted pure color.

It's a gorgeous stone!

If at some point you would feel OK sharing the vendor, please do so. It would be great to have another trustworthy source for turquoise cabs.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

It's a gorgeous stone!

If at some point you would feel OK sharing the vendor, please do so. It would be great to have another trustworthy source for turquoise cabs.

Sure. My piece does have a small imperfection on the girdle but my setting plan will cover it.





They also have this larger stone that I loved, but is too big for my design:




They also have these. The round looks like Earth. These would be really cool pendants:

 

[prs]

Sure. My piece does have a small imperfection on the girdle but my setting plan will cover it.





They also have this larger stone that I loved, but is too big for my design:




They also have these. The round looks like Earth. These would be really cool pendants:

Very interesting vendor, thank you so much!

I like the way they came straight out and said so when any of their turquoise pieces had been stabilized. Also, I think that little area of matrix is another sign you are getting the real McCoy.

 

[stracci2000]

Wearing some turquoise today

 

[prs]

Wearing some turquoise today

"Wearing some turquoise today"

That's a bit of an understatement!

Your new ring is gorgeous and that's a fantastically beautiful pendant!

 

[stracci2000]

"Wearing some turquoise today"

That's a bit of an understatement!

Your new ring is gorgeous and that's a fantastically beautiful pendant!

Thank you for the nice compliment!
The necklace is actually a Zuni pin/pendant.
DH bought it for me many years ago. It's one of my favorites.

 

[Len47]

I know this thread has been up for some time, but I haven't. First 2 pendant's are silver & 14k, 3rd is all silver, the ring and watchband I made for me. We love turquoise too.

 

[Autumn in New England]

I know this thread has been up for some time, but I haven't. First 2 pendant's are silver & 14k, 3rd is all silver, the ring and watchband I made for me. We love turquoise too.

How wonderful... thanks for sharing!!

 

[FL_runner]

My collection is very small, but I wanted to share one of my rings! It’s simple and I loved the color.

 

[RMOO]

My collection is very small, but I wanted to share one of my rings! It’s simple and I loved the color.

Love this!

 

[stracci2000]

My collection is very small, but I wanted to share one of my rings! It’s simple and I loved the color.

So juicy and vibrant!

 

[prs]

My collection is very small, but I wanted to share one of my rings! It’s simple and I loved the color.

Sleeping Beauty?

 

[FL_runner]

Sleeping Beauty?

Yes

 

[Autumn in New England]

So beautiful, @FL_runner!!

 

[Soseattle]

Stunning example of Sleeping Beauty.

 

[stracci2000]

I bought some turquoise at the Gem and Mineral show today....this show is so much fun, I didn't want to leave!!

Clockwise from top:
Royston, #8, #8, Kingman, and Morenci

 

[Soseattle]

I bought some turquoise at the Gem and Mineral show today....this show is so much fun, I didn't want to leave!!

Clockwise from top:
Royston, #8, #8, Kingman, and Morenci

They are all beautiful. I really love the water web Morenci (I have a "thing" for spiderweb turquoise ).

 

[Autumn in New England]

I bought some turquoise at the Gem and Mineral show today....this show is so much fun, I didn't want to leave!!

Clockwise from top:
Royston, #8, #8, Kingman, and Morenci

That kingman stone is right up my alley, as you know!! But they're all gorgeous.

 

[stracci2000]

That kingman stone is right up my alley, as you know!! But they're all gorgeous.

Yeah, this vendor had some exceptional stones. Much if it was out of my price range.
I really wanted some Bisbee, but at 15/ct. it was not affordable. Maybe another time! The next show is in October.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

It's a gorgeous stone!

If at some point you would feel OK sharing the vendor, please do so. It would be great to have another trustworthy source for turquoise cabs.

@prs I happened upon this listing and thought of you! I've personally never seen turquoise with a GIA cert, but here it is:

 

[prs]

@prs I happened upon this listing and thought of you! I've personally never seen turquoise with a GIA cert, but here it is:

Thanks for the heads up, you are definitely PriceScope's greatest gem sleuth! And the most generous sharer of your finds. Good to know that GIA can actually test turquoise. Although insisting on a GIA cert before purchase would leave slim pickings!

Strangely enough just the other day I too found a turquoise listing with a GIA cert. This cert does note the turquoise was treated. The cert doesn't state it, but given the description it's likely by the Zachery process.



Great that GIA can detect this treatment. I'm still debating if turquoise stabilized in this way is acceptable. I'm leaning towards thinking it is acceptable, and might actually be a good thing, given it decreases porosity and likely decreases color change over time.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I bought some turquoise at the Gem and Mineral show today....this show is so much fun, I didn't want to leave!!

Clockwise from top:
Royston, #8, #8, Kingman, and Morenci

I love that one bottom left