Buying guide on natural turquoise

In current marketplace, natural turquoise can not easily appear. In general, natural turquoise is used to describe turquoise that has not been treated in any way with dyes, stabilizing epoxies, or other chemical treatments intended to alter the color, hardness or luster of the stone.  If you want to buy the pure natural turquoise, you have to buy direct from the mine because natural turquoise is indeed rare and precious. It has been claimed that as little as 3-10 percent of turquoise mined is of sufficient hardness to be used in jewelry without stabilization.
If you have decided to buy natural turquoise, you must have some basic knowledge on buying. Here is a guide of buying turquoise, and we hope it gives you some help.
First of all, you should pay attention to the color. Turquoise Color ranges from aqua blue to bright green. The aqua blue variety is more valuable, but it all comes down to which you prefer. Turquoise is unique in that it's the only stone that comes in hundreds of different shades.
Secondly, you can choose a turquoise jewelry according to the appeal. Turquoise is a stone you're meant to enjoy. Visual appeal is the most important factor in determining the value. Don't buy "ugly" turquoise just because someone insists it's worth it. Buy what attracts you and feel confident in your decision.
Last but not least, you can choose the producing area. Generally speaking, Chinese turquoise beads are the products most in demand today. These beads are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are stringed into many arrangements. However, most of the Chinese turquoise beads are machine made, and do not always carry proof of genuineness.
With the three aspects mentioned above, you will find it is helpful a lot in natural turquoise buying. It will enable you have more information of the natural turquoise and can keep clearly mind in making decisions.