The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway. Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo & Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the Navajo. Zuni left, Navajo right. The Navajo piece is easy to identify, big, heavy, and a nice free form shaped stone.
Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made along with a batch order of several other nearly identical pieces. The workmanship is very good, especially for a sqash of this type. The silversmith was a professional and it shows in the work. 9 Likes Cheryl ...
Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no turquoise at all. It is made by combining inert ingredients, dye, and usually a resin to form blocks that can be cut or shaped.
Here’s a link that talks about the turquoise. durangosilver.com Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons - Durango Silver Company Learn about the elusive Lander Blue Turquoise and Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise cabochons with photo examples of genuine Lander Blue Turquoise from the Mary Louise Lode Claim
Some featured turquoise cabochons set in a random pattern. Necklaces: Circular pendants bezel-set with bright blue turquoise cabochons were popular in this line. Other Jewelry: Bell Trading Post also produced rings, medallion necklaces, and other accessories in solid copper. Signature Markings: The trading post symbol first appeared on jewelry ...
Recently bought this necklace when in Sedona at local market. I’m curious on whether it’s machine made or hand made. The vendor I bought them from is of Navajo descent. I have a feeling they’re machine made. Any feedback is appreciated.
Welcome to Turquoise People. I’m sorry, but this is not turquoise. It looks like either Magnesite or Howlite, 2 stones which are sometimes dyed to look like turquoise (although these obviously are not dyed). Turquoise has a particular chemical composition, and even though it may be a very pale blue, it is not white.
Hi! I’m new to this forum. I recently purchased this item and wonder if it is authentic Navajo silver/turquoise ring. There is a 3 line symbol/artist signature at the bottom, but no other markings. Feels and looks like silver and feels and looks like turquoise but I’m a novice. All thoughts/opinions appreciated.
Recently, there was some discussion about Yellow Turquoise. Finally came across my Yellow Turquoise beads purchased from Thunderbird Supply in the 1980’s. They said it was found near some Arizona Turquoise mines, but a form of jasper and hematite. What is marketed as Yellow Turquoise is actually a form of jasper or serpentine, often with hematite. Some are selling dyed howlite as Yellow ...
I imagine there was a time when Bisbee was a lot more common when the mine was still open and people were allowed access to the dumps, but at what point did Bisbee become “rare?” Was there ever a time when it was ubiquitous like other kinds of turquoise?
