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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise: Your Guide to This Coveted Gemstone
Posted by Claudia on Aug 26th 2025
When it comes to turquoise, very few varieties are as captivating as Sleeping Beauty turquoise. This legendary gemstone from Arizona is celebrated as one of the finest natural turquoise varieties, prized by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts worldwide for its stunning robin's egg blue color and exceptional quality. What Makes Sleeping Beauty Turquo[…]
Read More »Types of Turquoise: Your Complete Guide to America's Most Treasured Gemstone
Posted by Claudia on Jun 25th 2025
Turquoise has been admired for its beauty and uniqueness for thousands of years. Turquoise, once adorned by ancient pharaohs and Aztec kings, continues to hold deep spiritual significance for Native American tribes who have cherished it for over 2,000 years. Known as the stone of life, good fortune, and wealth, turquoise remains one of the world's[…]
Read More »The History of Navajo Turquoise Jewelry
Posted by Claudia on Sep 8th 2016
Turquoise, or “Doo tl’ izh ii” in Navajo, holds a very special significance in several Native American cultures, especially for the Navajo people. This semi-precious gemstone that is often called the “stone of life” is currently well-known because of the popularity of Navajo turquoise jewelry, but it has a long and fascinating history dating[…]
Read More »Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry | Modern Style with Historic Roots
Posted by Claudia on Mar 13th 2016
Turquoise jewelry has held a special place in the hearts of Native Americans for centuries. Today, it’s become increasingly popular in the fashion world. Today’s contemporary turquoise jewelry continues to carry on that proud tradition, boasting impeccable craftsmanship, unique traditional designs, and a blend of elegance and flash that makes Am[…]
Read More »Searching for High-Grade Turquoise Jewelry?
Posted by Claudia on Sep 25th 2015
Good high-grade turquoise comes in many shades of blues and greens. The turquoise should have good depth of color whether it is blue or green. The matrix should catch the eye or draw to the overall appeal in which is called the “zat” out here in the southwest. Turquoise that naturally has the color and is hard enough to cut without stabilization i[…]
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