Native American Turquoise Jewelry
The characteristics of Turquoise
Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of aluminum-containing copper and iron. It is a porous stone and is naturally very soft.
A natural turquoise stone will range in color from light blue to yellow-green. Blue and green turquoises are associated with strength, wisdom, protection, and positive thinking.
Turquoise Jewelry
Navajo turquoise jewelry usually has large chunky stones, with various color matrices found in natural turquoise.
Zuni turquoise jewelry, on the other hand, uses Sleeping Beauty turquoise. This type has a consistent, unblemished sky blue color. Zuni turquoise uses silverwork with turquoise stones to grab attention on the overall pattern and color scheme.
Turquoise Treatments and Classifications
Turquoise is often treated to increase the use of jewelry by Navajo and other Southwestern American Indian artists.
Sometimes such treatments affect the color of the turquoise stones. Treatments that use dyes in the process to improve the hardness of the stone result in turquoise that is classified as “treated.”
It is very important to understand the types and results of various treatments to turquoise when purchasing Native American Indian turquoise jewelry.
Have any questions about turquoise treatments or about your Native American turquoise jewelry? Then feel free to contact us.
Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of aluminum-containing copper and iron. It is a porous stone and is naturally very soft.
A natural turquoise stone will range in color from light blue to yellow-green. Blue and green turquoises are associated with strength, wisdom, protection, and positive thinking.
Turquoise Jewelry
Navajo turquoise jewelry usually has large chunky stones, with various color matrices found in natural turquoise.
Zuni turquoise jewelry, on the other hand, uses Sleeping Beauty turquoise. This type has a consistent, unblemished sky blue color. Zuni turquoise uses silverwork with turquoise stones to grab attention on the overall pattern and color scheme.
Turquoise Treatments and Classifications
Turquoise is often treated to increase the use of jewelry by Navajo and other Southwestern American Indian artists.
Sometimes such treatments affect the color of the turquoise stones. Treatments that use dyes in the process to improve the hardness of the stone result in turquoise that is classified as “treated.”
It is very important to understand the types and results of various treatments to turquoise when purchasing Native American Indian turquoise jewelry.
Have any questions about turquoise treatments or about your Native American turquoise jewelry? Then feel free to contact us.
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