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Gold Plated Sterling Stabilized Turquoise and Cloisonne Bead Drop Earrings List Price: Sale Price: $21.00 You save: $14.00 (40%)  |
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Sky blue turquoise and cloisonné beads dangle from gold-dipped sterling silver hooks in these elegant drop earrings. The decorative cloisonné beads display a traditional floral design, with layered enamel in shades of pink, white, green, turquoise, and gold. |
Stabilized Turquoise
 Hubei Turquoise Wild Nugget Gemstone Beads Natural Stabilized Turquoise US $19.90 
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 Blue Turquoise Large Barrel Beads Stabilized 155 In US $9.49
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 TURQUOISE nuggets chips Hubei Stabilized 36 strand natural color US $5.99
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 16 str stabilized TURQUOISE 8x4mm RONDELLE Stone Beads US $10.19
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 Blue Turquoise Round Beads 10mm Stabilized 15 In Strd US $8.25
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 Blue Turquoise Gem Barrel Beads 6mm Stabilized 155 In US $8.45
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 STABILIZED BLUE TURQUOISE CARVED HEART BRIOLETTE 9 BEADS 126H 12x11 to 23x19mm US $69.99
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 Natural Stabilized Turquoise Rondelle Beads 6mm Diameter US $34.90
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 Rough Turquoise 2 oz Stabilized Kingman Nuggets US $54.95
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 18 STONE CHIP NECKLACES UNKOWN STONES YOUR CHOICE US $3.99
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 Large Arizona Turquoise Wild Nugget Beads Stabilized Natural Turquoise US $49.90
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 Stabilized Turquoise 6 Sided Lantern Beads 14mm US $4.99
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 Turquoise Gem Focal Oval Beads 30mm Stabilized 4 US $2.32
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 34 strand Stabilized TURQUOISE chip Stone Beads US $2.79
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 8 HAND CUT ORGANIC STABILIZED TURQUOISE BEADS RUSTIC LOOK LONG DRILLED POLISHED US $8.95
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 Natural Stabilized Turquoise Rondelle Beads US $34.90
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 4 STABILIZED TURQUOISE PENDANTS CENTER DRILLED FREEFORM STABILIZED NEVADA TURQ US $8.95
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 Stabilized Turquoise Flat Wavy Rectangle Beads US $3.49
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 Blue Turquoise Sm Med Stabilized Chip Beads 16 T316f US $6.55
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 16mm XL Coin Gemstone Beads STABILIZED TURQUOISE 12 US $2.24
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 STABILIZED TURQUOISE 28MM TEARDROP BEADS 16Std Q121 US $20.99
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 STABILIZED TURQUOISE 24 25MM OVAL BEADS 16Std Q120 US $19.99
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 15 st stabilized TURQUOISE nugget pebble STONE BEADS US $3.22
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 3 STABILIZED TURQUOISE PENDANTS FREEFORM DRILLED 2 SIDE US $7.95
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 6 STABILIZED TURQUOISE PENDANTS CENTER DRILLED FREEFORM US $9.95
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 155 16 Stabilized TURQUOISE NUGGET Stone Beads 6 8mmW US $3.44
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 FREE FORM STABILIZED TURQUOISE PENDANT DRILLED BLUE US $6.95
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 Huge Turquoise Round Beads 20mm Stabilized 2 Beads US $4.49
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 16 Strand 12X5 mm Stabilized Turquoise Beads A304 US $8.95
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 2 STABILIZED TURQUOISE PENDANTS CENTER DRILLED FREEFORM STABILIZED NEVADA TURQ US $8.95
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 Blue Turquoise Gem Flat Oval Beads Stabilized 15 In US $3.75
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 8MM CHINA BLUE TURQUOISE ROUND BEAD A Stabilized US $5.99
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 Lg Turquoise Round Pendant Beads 245mm Stabilized X2 US $4.19
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 12X16MM TURQUOISE PUFF OVAL STABILIZED GEM BEADS 15 ST US $6.69
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 16 strand CHALK TURQUOISE 4mm STONE BEADS dyed stabilized US $2.99
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 8MM TURQUOISE ROUND BEADS 16 STRAND Stabilized US $7.64
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 16 strand TURQUOISE BLUE CHALK TURQUOISE 78 8mm Stone Beads dyed stabilized US $2.99
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 BLUE TURQUOISE BONE SHAPED BEADS 8X12MM STABILIZED 15 US $5.00
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 Blue Turquoise Gems Tube Beads 12mm Stabilized 155 In US $3.95
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 Blue Turquoise Gem Smooth Oval Beads 16x12mm Stabilized 15 Inch Strand US $3.95
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 LOVELY STABILIZED TURQUOISE 5 8MM NUGGET 12 BEADS E99 US $9.99
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 GREEN TURQUOISE RECTANGLE BEADS 8X12MM STABILIZED 15 US $8.75
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 BA TURQUOISE PUFFY SQUARE STABILIZED BEADS 7MM 15 US $9.00
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 Light Blue Chalk Turquoise Round Beads 6mm Stabilized 15 Inch Strand US $3.20
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 GREEN TURQUOISE TEARDROP BEADS 6x9MM STABILIZED 10 US $3.00
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 15 GREEN BLUE STABILIZED TURQUOISE 6MM ROUND BEADS 19E US $20.99
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Given the many colors of "turquoise" as a semi precious stone, which one is the most desirable?
How can I determine the quality of a turquoise stone? What is a "stabilized" turquoise stone? How to know for sure that the turquoise I am looking at is not a fake?
Thank you in advance for all responses.
In general the purest and intense blue turquoise is the most valuable. Sometimes certain matrix patterns are desirable. Any shade a green makes it less valuable. Most turquoise is somewhat porous and therefore subject to wear and abrasion. It is stabilized with wax, epoxy, resin and other materials. The way to avoid fakes is to buy from a reputable dealer.
Turquoise - A Fan Favorite
Silver turquoise pendants from the Southwestern United States have been extremely popular in the world of jewelry today. Those who can afford to splurge spend to buy pieces with jewelry natural, gem-quality turquoise. Most of us though, settle for items with stabilized turquoise. Regardless of how much you can afford to or choose to spend, we all agree that turquoise jewelry is beautiful and key component of every jewelry collection. Our attraction and love for this blue gemstone is not new. Mankind has loved turquoise ever since it was discovered some time around 3,000 BC. The ancient Egyptians however, did not help spread ownership of this stone. The believed that turquoise was their connection with the gods and therefore only allowed kings, queens, other members of the royal family, and priests to buy and use turquoise. Fortunately, those curbs on the ownership are no longer in place and everyone who likes and can pay for it, can buy and own turquoise jewelry. Let's explore the reasons why turquoise has become a fan favorite of many over the past several centuries.
Man has always considered turquoise to be a beautiful stone. Although shades of blue are the most common colors for this stone, it is also sometimes found in greens and on rare occasion, even in yellow. The remnants of the parent bedrock where the stone was formed appear as the characteristic dark vein pattern on the surface of the stone. The color of the stone controlled by the elements that make up the stone. The copper content is responsible for the blue color. If iron is present as a secondary mineral, the stone appears in colors ranging from green to bluish green. On the rare occasion that zinc compounds were present during the formation of the stone, the stone becomes yellow. Turquoise is a versatile stone. The blue color is bright and yet is sober enough to be used in jewelry designs for men and women. Bolo ties, tie pins, and cuff links are popular types for men. The use and application in women's jewelry is much more prevalent. Designs for turquoise jewelry usually have sterling silver settings that frame the stones. In more traditional designs, turquoise is usually the only gemstone. More recent applications include matching turquoise with other materials. Common materials for this are red or pink coral and freshwater pearls. In both cases, it is important to match colors and relative presence so that one material does not overwhelm the other. For example, a white pearl necklace may have a series of five or seven graduated turquoise beads at the base of the necklace. The light blue color of the beads compliments the white to off-white color of the cultured pearls. Two classic jewelry materials combine to produce a more creative and innovative design.
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