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Spider's Web Turquoise Bracelet - Sterling Silver Sale Price: $415.00  |
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Dimensions: 7.5 inches Length |
Web Turquoise
 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 50 g Lot US $10.00 
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 10 Kg Lot US $1,100.00
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 Kingman Arizona black web Turquoise Mohave Cty freeform oval Cabochon birthstone US $9.00
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 Natural Premium Spider Web Nevada Turquoise Tq cabochon gemstone gem Tq cab nice US $559.99
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 5 Kg Lot US $580.00
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 Estate old stock water web Morenci turquoise cabochon US $75.00
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 spider web turquoise cabochon free form estate old stock Nevada USA US $23.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix xlg Round Bead Strand US $525.00
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 Natural Spider Web Turquoise Freeform Cabochon 101g US $8.99
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 Turquoise cab Kingman mineTop Unique web B 132 US $73.50
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 Turquoise cab Kingman mine Unique web C 11 US $60.00
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 Turquoise cab Kingman mineTop Unique web B 163 US $56.62
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 Turquoise cab Kingman mineTop Unique web A 54 US $48.75
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 1 Kg Lot US $130.00
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 old stock Morenci water web turquoise cabochon pyrite Arizona USA US $76.00
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 Estate Kingman spider web turquoise cabochon old stock US $49.00
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 Estate old stock water web Morenci turquoise cabochon pyrite US $42.00
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 500 g Lot US $70.00
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 488 CTRARE NATURAL OVAL SPIDER WEB SILVER PYRITE MATRIX CYAN BLUE TURQUOISE US $221.81
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 26 Number Eight Turquoise Cabochons 533 carats 8 Web Cabs Wholesale Lot US $399.99
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 Kingman water web turquoise cabochon waterweb old stock USA Arizona US $75.00
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 Estate water web Morenci turquoise cabochon old stock US $22.00
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 300 g Lot US $48.00
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 Polished Spider Web Natural Turquoise Stone 100 g Lot US $18.00
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 Natural Turquoise Stone Stabilized Spider Web 757g US $99.00
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 Dark Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Huge Rondel Strand US $235.00
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 big Designer Kingman black web turquoise cabochon oval estate old stock USA US $325.00
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 Your Choice Candelaria turquoise cabochon cab spider web light green big US $175.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Med Drops Bead Strand 7200 US $175.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Lg Grad Oval Bead Strand US $135.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Med Grad Drops Bead Strand US $135.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Oval Bead Strand 7168 US $135.00
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 Spider Web Turquoise Cabochon 643 Carats US $26.00
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 turquoise cabochon round unknown mine blue spider web USA US $31.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Med Cylinder Strand 7194 US $95.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Grad Cois Bead Strand 7189 US $75.00
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 Turquoise Spider Web Matrix Round Bead Strand 7176 US $75.00
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 Natural Turquoise Stone Stabilized Spider Web 704 g US $120.00
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 Candelaria Spider Web Turquoise SST US $170.42
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 Royston Turquoise web SST US $120.66
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 turquoise cabochon free form unknown mine pale green blue spider web US $28.00
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 TURQUOISE MATCHED SET TOTAL WEIGHT 125 CARATS WEB TURQUOISE BLACK AND BLUE TURQ US $15.95
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 TURQUOISE MATCHED SET TOTAL WEIGHT 9 CARATS WEB TURQUOISE BLACK AND BLUE TURQ US $12.95
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 Number 8 Turquoise Designer Cabochon Spider Web Turquoise Cab HS WoW US $56.00
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 Bisbee Turquoise Mine cab Red Web I 160 US $75.00
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 Number Eight Turquoise Cabochon 11 carat Cab 8 Web US $22.00
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Turquoise Jewelry - a Look at the Places From Where the Story Begins
Turquoise jewelry has been a hot favorite amongst women for a very long time. However it has probably been worn by men for far longer. Being the birthstone of those born in the month of December and the gemstone for those completing eleven years of married life, turquoise jewelry also make for an excellent gift. Turquoise jewelry was also worn in ancient times but the Aztec kings and Pharaohs. Today, this gemstone is probably one of the oldest known gemstones that there is. Besides jewelry the turquoise stone has been used by Native Americans for centuries to bring good fortune and to ward of evil and illness. Like them there were many other tribes who had their respective beliefs about this magical gemstone, making turquoise jewelry a part of their everyday attire. Today turquoise jewelry is in great demand. Not all the colors of the stone have the same value though. The value of a piece of turquoise jewelry depends mainly on the quality and color of the stone. Let understand what parts of the world this stone comes from.
The mines in Nevada, USA
The mines of Nevada have been churning out turquoise since the 1930's. They were the largest producer of turquoise in the USA till the 1980's. There are about 75 to 100 mines in this area, all of various sizes. The stones that come from this region vary from shades of blue to green. If there are traces of iron in the stones then they might appear yellowish. The spider webbed stone is also found in this area and the webbing occurs in brown or black. Not all of the stones that are found here can be used in the making of turquoise jewelry. The softer porous stones are used in the treatment, stabilization and enhancement process.
The New Mexico mines
The Mew Mexico mines were the leader in producing turquoise till about the 1920's. Post that, the mines of Nevada and Arizona took over. However the production of turquoise from some of these mines dates back to prehistoric Indians, which makes these mines ancient. Today, most of the mines that produced high quality stone in their day are depleted. However the other functioning mines still produce turquoise ranging from dark green to sky blue.
The Arizona mines - the best by far
The mines in Arizona today not only rank first for the quantity of production but also for their quality. As expected, most of these deposits are found around copper mining areas. The operating terms vary from mines to mines and a lot of the times turquoise has been extracted from these mines as a by product of the copper.
The turquoise mines from the east - China
The turquoise from China is perhaps one of the best known in the world. The two places in this province that have turquoise mines are the Yungai and Zhuxi. The Yungai mine has been in use and exploited since 618 A.D. and the color of the stone available here is mainly blue and green. The turquoises from this mine are known for its rigidity and texture and are the most expensive stones in China. Zhuxi is located about 20 km from Yangai and is famous for the largest piece of rough turquoise that was uncovered from it. This piece weighed 82 kgs and is currently located at the People's Congress Hall, where it is preserved as a national treasure. Most of the gems that enter the American market from China come from here.
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