Genuine Turquoise

When buying Turquoise jewellery online you should first consider whether the jewellery is handmade using genuine Turquoise. Turquoise is a natural gemstone which is often imitated with both synthetic and enhanced imitations commonly sold as genuine Turquoise. The most common imitation is a semi precious gemstone named Howlite which is colour enhanced to give the appearance of Turquoise and although the resulting stone is often very visually attractive it is not genuine Turquoise.

To guarantee that you are purchasing genuine Turquoise you should only buy from a trusted jeweller and should always look for information about the source of the Turquoise used to create the jewellery.

The best way to tell if a piece of Turquoise is genuine is to take a hammer to it and crack it in two. As part of our quality control procedures we perform this test on a random sample of every piece of Turquoise to be used in our jewellery (even the most expensive ones) to confirm the authenticity. You can be assured of only quality materials when purchasing designer Turquoise jewellery from our collection.

Types Of Turquoise

Turquoise is a naturally opaque gemstone which can vary in colour from a rich green tone through to a bright robins egg blue. It is normal for Turquoise to have black veins and an attractive vein pattern can add to the appeal of the Turquoise jewellery however the paler forms of Turquoise without veins or inclusions are the most valuable and the most desirable for Turquoise jewellery.

The most famous Turquoise mine is the Sleeping Beauty mine and this mine is credited with producing some of the worlds finest Turquoise. Our exclusive collection of designer Turquoise jewellery includes many pieces of Turquoise sourced directly from the Sleeping Beauty mine.

Turquoise Jewellery

Turquoise is a very versatile gemstone for jewellery design purposes and is available in both smaller pieces of fine Turquoise for intricate and delicate designs and very large pieces for one of a kind statement pieces.

Turquoise looks great when set into sterling silver as the colour tones of this gemstone are perfectly complemented by the silver tone of the metal. Fine Turquoise in Robins Egg Blue tones looks great set into any metal.

The Healing Properties Of Turquoise

Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to man and has long been associated with certain healing properties. Turquoise is believed to cure viral infections, rheumatism and ease muscular pains. Turquoise is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects. Turquoise is often associated with encouraging personal expression and strengthening relationships.

Caring For Turquoise Jewellery

Turquoise is a relatively soft gemstone and should be treated with care. Cosmetics and perfumes may damage natural Turquoise and it is recommended that you clean your Turquoise jewellery using only warm water. Turquoise jewellery should be stores seperately to your other jewellery as damage can be caused to it by other harder gemstones.

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