In term of history,turquoise was an item of high fashion jewelry,and turquoise is considered a semi-precious stone and has long been thought to contain spiritual powers. For this reason, Turquoise has always been considered as Native American and ancient Egyptians gem. Today, turquoise is still a very popular semi-precious stone and is most often set with sterling silver.such as turquiose and silver necklace, or turquoise and silver bracelet.
Turquoise jewelry has been used in art jewelry, religion jewelry, trade for centuries. It is a stone that is used in necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Turquoise is a delicate stone and care must be taken when wearing and storing the jewelry. Improper care and placement can cause the stones to scratch, chip, discolor and tarnish prematurely.
Turquoise is a soft mineral.Its composition is hydrated copper aluminum phosphate. Deposits of turquoise are most common in Australia, China, Egypt , Mexico and the United States etc.The turquoise stones range in color from sky blue to grayish green. High concentrations of iron create green turquoise, The most valuable turquoise is clear blue without any greenish cast or veins in it. However, some people prefer turquoise with veins in it for the contrast it provides to the color of the stone.
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2010-3-29 Category:Semi-precious Jewelry
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