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The intense color and the sheer elegance of Turquoise make it a special and the most sought after stone among jewelry lovers. Nothing else can light up your costume than the dull glow of this brilliant blue-green gem. Often associated with wealth, Turquoise stones range in variety of hues ranging from blue to gray-green sometimes streaked with black veins.

The Persian Turquoise is less porous compared to other gems found today. It is less treatable, meaning that you purchased natural, untreated gemstones. Turquoise Sleeping Beauty mines are very porous and are often dipped in a resin or wax coating to prevent the erosion of the material, as well as enhancing its overall appearance and color.

If you are going to make turquoise jewelry, ask around to see if people are buying it. Most places...they scoop it up like it is gold, in this part of the country...(northern Wisconsin) I cannot sell it, no one I know can. It is really weird. My fave as a stone, and tell ya what...if you are having a 'bad face' day...tired or your color isn't right....wear turq, you will look beautiful, it is the best, the very best color next to your face....even makes me look good, which....holy mother of pearl, that is a tough one!

L.A.B.