Some stones do indeed have a natural light yellow-green color. This is my go-to site from now on! In the Sinai Peninsula, theSerbt el Khdim and Maharhmines produce turquoise. Bid now with . Chippewa Lake Antiques. Vintage Ruby Gchachu Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Sterling Silver Festoon Necklace. Wrapped, Tracked and Insured. I had one exactly like it and lost it. Scalloped Leaf Navajo Turquoise Authentic Sterling Silver Jewelry Watch BX119787. Silver Vintage Turquoise Dangle Ear . IGS member Richard Edley shares his experiences discovering California turquoise and offers advice on desert prospecting. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Jewelry Lot at the best online prices at eBay! Sitemap | Gold ear ornament featuring a winged runner mosaic of turquoise, sodalite, and shell (8.1 8.3 cm). Vintage Collection . Learn about the turquoise symbolism and lore of Native Gemologists can use dye testing to determine if a gemstone has been dyed to alter its color. Thank you. Spiderweb turquoise, veined with black matrix in a pattern that looks like crocheted lace, is quite popular. Original Price $110.00 Event: BEAUTIFUL FINE JEWELRY, VALUE PRICED. Watch, bracelet, 2 pair pierced earrings, 1 pair clip on earrings, & 1 sterling silver heart. $29.50, $59.00 Absolutely! Natural stones have a smooth surface. For example, most of the turquoise you see for sale today is Not Real. Sedona Indian Jewelry offers the highest quality, authentic Vintage Southwest Turquoise Jewelry. Most rough contains patches or veins of the host rock in which it formed, such as chalcedony, opal, brown limonite, black chert, or white kaolinite. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. A couple of the items were gifts for my girlfriends and they loved them too! $21.59, $26.99 Search from Vintage Turquoise Jewelry stock photos, pictures and royalty-free images from iStock. Original Price $1.65 $20 In general, a high proportion of silicate minerals increases hardness and decreases porosity, while a high clay mineral content has the opposite effect. Buyer beware. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. $25.43, $28.90 All Rights Reserved. Turquoise jewelry. Beware of "yellow turquoise" imported from China as well. In addition, we buy and sell vintage Southwest Turquoise jewelry: Damele Kingman Ithaca Peak Morenci Bisbee (Az.) Many years ago when there were still old Indian Trading Posts on the Navajo Reservation, John would go out to the reservation for days at a time going from Hogan to Hogan buying and Trading for old Indian items and Antique Turquoise Jewelry. Blue-dyed howlites often make their way to market. joelarem.com, The late Donald Clark, CSM founded the International Gem Society in 1998. (20% off), Sale Price $64.00 Original Price $257.60 Turquoise Pendants Turquoise Watches & Bands Kingman Turquoise Cross Cuff Bracelet by Tsosie White (BR7013) $1,565.00 Add to Cart 12k Gold & Silver Green Kingman Turquoise Inlay Watch $398.00 Add to Cart Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring Size 7 by Lucy Valencia (RG7240) $108.00 Add to Cart Carved Turquoise Stud Earrings by Donovan Mahkie (ER8083) $30.00 Our decades-long relationship with the tribes and Pueblos of New Mexico allows us to make the distinctive style of the Southwest available to men and women around the world. Please contactJohn Hartman at john@durangosilver.comwith yourVintage Turquoise Jewelryappraisal needs. $35.07, $46.76 Some very tiny faceted gems (well under 1 carat) might exist. There are rare specimens of blue-violet color which contain strontium impurities. 1 1/4" wide. Large Vintage Sterling Silver 925 SCRAP RECOVERY Jewelry Lot Turquoise ~ 224 G. $143.50. Its retailVintage Turquoise Jewelry Appraisalvalue is about $95.00, To the left - This old Zuni Knife wing Pin was inlaid with Turquoise, Coral, Mother of Pearl and Black Jet. While there is some overlap, some of the measurements at the extreme ends can help identify sources. Real turquoise is rare, remains beautiful through the decades, and may even increase in value. Iron adds yellow. District of Nishapur, on Ali-mersai Mountain:found in porphyry and trachyte rocks, cemented by brown limonite. (15% off), Sale Price $272.76 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Turquoise Zircon Ear Hook Earrings Dangle Drop Women 925 Silver Jewelry at the best online prices at eBay! Recycled Copper and Turquoise Teardrop Made From Reclaimed Wood, Rose Gold Ear Wires Hypoallergenic. These are usually seen in light reflected from the turquoise surface. 6 pieces of turquoise & sterling silver lot. ABOUT. Congratulations! Zuni Multi-Stone Inlay and Sterling Silver Bar Pendant. +44(0)207 206 2477 WhatsApp Concierge Email us . You are thrilled with your purchase or return it to our store (within 3 days of receipt please) for a full refund. Lay a Way Payments are always welcome. High Quality Blue River Turquoise Diamond Engagement Ring . Gift and bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1966, 1977. Expertly crafted with vibrant carved stones, turquoise jewelry provides a striking contrast when paired with classic gold or silver necklaces, rings and bracelets. $47.40, $79.00 "Bestseller:" This listing is a bestseller in the specific category. If properly disclosed, this is acceptable. Please note: hot point and dye testing are destructive tests. The bracelet is in very good used condition. Original Price $44.00 Original Price $26.99 Original Price $50.95 1 2 Sort by: Chevron and Spiny Oyster Shell Bead Cross Necklace $650.00 Add To Cart Add to Compare $116.00, $145.00 We hope you have enjoyed our presentation on Turquoise Value and have gained some useful knowledge from it. So whether you're looking to turn heads at your next event or just turn over a new leaf, NativeAmericanJewelry.com has something for everyone. The above listings are based only on either Seller's listing information or Etsy marketplace data. Our paints are Rare Southwest Turquoise, Coral and colorful, exotic Gemstones from around the world. Great! Top Rated seller . All Rights Reserved. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Original Price $48.99 1980s Indian Mountain Turquoise Earrings. $77.00, $110.00 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. As early as 3,000 BCE, the Ancient Egyptians mined and worked turquoise into jewelry and ceremonial objects. Fees range from $36 up, depending on the extent of the appraisals. We search out rare United States turquoise from mines witha proven history of appreciation. $236.00, $295.00 In general, US mines produce slightly greenish blue to green gems due to high iron and vanadium content. We have been dealers of Antique American Indian Artifacts andVintage Turquoise Jewelryfor over forty years. Man made turquoise is often referred to as "enhanced", stabilized" or "block turquoise". Very comfortable to wear and light weight. $594.40, $743.00 $65.60, $82.00 These gorgeous, eye-catching rings are handcrafted by talented Native American artists. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 925 Silver Turquoise Ear Hook Dangle Drop Earrings Women Wedding Jewelry at the best online prices at eBay! (40% off), Sale Price $43.31 There's no such thing. In terms of value, color evenness and saturation are the primary considerations. Original Price $59.55 Of course, consumers who appreciate matrix patterns would consider their beauty crucial to determining their value. Small, porous pieces are sometimes pressed together with a resin binder to make a stabilized mosaic. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 925 Silver Turquoise Dangle Drop Earrings Ear Hook Women Wedding Vintage Jewelry . Original Price $50.95 (40% off), Sale Price $21.59 Vintage Faux Turquoise Jewelry Lot of 5 Silver Tone Necklace Earrings Bracelet . "Bestseller:" This listing is a bestseller in the specific category. We have been appraising Turquoise Jewelry and entire Turquoise Jewelry collections for many years now and would be happy to work with you if you need our expertise. Original Price $80.00 Morenci is a very collectible turquoise. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Call us for help or to purchase (800 462 8536) We want satisfied customers and we work hard every day to earn your business. So-called "Viennese turquoise" is artificially blue-tinted argillaceous earth. AppraisingVintage Turquoise Jewelrytakes time on our part therefore requires a fee from you to do this job for you. Fashion Jewellery / Rings / C $2.22. Massive material gives shadow edge (mean refractive index) of 1.62. Original Price $59.55 The specific gravity(SG) of stones from different sources varies. Verbal and written appraisals are time consuming, we offer a professional service and would be happy to work with you if you would like our services. Original Price $248.08 These mines have been worked for centuries. Pale specimens commonly receive extensive treatments to improve their color. Sitemap | After obtaining his Ph.D. in Mineralogy from Harvard University, he has published numerous books that are still among the most widely used references and guidebooks on crystals, gems and minerals in the world. Eastjing Women Vintage Imitation Turquoise Feather Long Tassels Dangle Hook Earrings Eardrop Jewelry Sold and shipped by Eastjing Mart CONDITION New. 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