Spotlight on Turquoise
Turquoise is a popular gemstone that has been used in art for centuries. Egyptian and Aztec artists and artisans first used turquoise in jewellery, sculpture, and mosaics. Found in light blue to green hues, it may also be flecked with pyrite, or have white, brown or black “marbling”, or matrix. Iran, Egypt, and Arizona, USA are the current top producers of turquoise.
Bring on short-sleeve weather and don our latest statement bracelet. Featuring three lush strands of pearls and turquoise, you'll want to wear it everywhere!
This eye-catching bracelet features lustrous, bronze freshwater pearls, accented with beautiful turquoise gemstones. Dotted between are tiny silver seed beads. This is a striking three-strand bracelet that you'll love to wear!
Pearls are created within oysters or other mollusks. A bit of sand or other irritant is coated with layers of nacre by the mollusk until a beautiful pearl is formed.
Turquoise is an opaque stone which often has dark, web-like matrix patterns. Known as a protective, healing and calming stone, turquoise is often worn to reduce stress, promote balance, and improve luck. It is also the birthstone for December. Turquoise can be sensitive to skin oils, chemicals and cosmetics, and should be cleaned with just a damp, soft cloth.
This pearl and stone bracelet is a perfect gift for your favourite June or December birthday, as it's loaded with the birthstones for both months! Pearls are also the gem for both third and thirtieth anniversaries. Pearls symbolize wisdom, purity and love, and are said to promote emotional healing and balance.
This triple strand bracelet is 7.5 inches in length, closing securely with a silver slide clasp.
★ Handcrafted
★ Genuine pearls and turquoise gemstone beads
★ Elegant triple strand design
★ Made in Canada
★ Materials: Pearls, turquoise beads, glass beads; silver plated slide clasp and findings.
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Traditionally, turquoise is the birthstone for December. This honour is now shared with modern December birthstones tanzanite and blue topaz. Believers in the healing power of gemstones believe that turquoise is soothing and grounding, and a great stone for meditation.
This relatively soft stone rates a 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale. Because turquoise is naturally soft and porous, soemtimes even chalky, it is treated to enhance its colour and durability. Traditionally, turquoise was lightly waxed or oiled. A simple heat test can prove if this treatment has been used, and purists generally agree that this treatment is acceptable. More commonly, plastic and water glass treatments are used to “bond” or “stabilize” turquoise, and these treatments are more permanent and stable. It is up to the individual purchaser/wearer whether to purchase treated turquoise.
Understated and earthy, this charming necklace features natural turquoise nuggets and silver foil-lined seed beads, with a sweet charcoal jasper flower pendant. Securely closes with a lobster clasp.
Turquoise is an opaque stone which often has dark, web-like matrix patterns. Known as a protective, healing and calming stone, turquoise is often worn to reduce stress, promote balance, and improve luck. It is also the birthstone for December. Turquoise can be sensitive to skin oils, chemicals and cosmetics, and should be cleaned with just a damp, soft cloth.
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★ Genuine turquoise gemstone beads
★ Charming charcoal jasper flower pendant
★ Made in Canada
★ Materials: Turquoise beads, charcoal jasper flower pendant, glass beads; silver plated lobster clasp and findings
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Because of its porosity, some care should be taken when wearing turquoise. Its colour can be affected by perfumes, body oils, cosmetics, and even strong sunlight. Store it in a location where it won’t be scratched by other items, and clean gently with a soft cloth.
Because great-quality turquoise is in such high demand, there are plenty of imitation and simulated turquoise items out there. Some common look-alike stones include dyed howlite, and magnesite, both of which are naturally white. These can often be identified by inspecting the beads – the inside of the drilled hole should be the same colour as the stone. If it’s white, it’s fake. There are also plastic and glass fakes, which can usually be identified by their feel/texture, and by the potential presence of bubbles. Plastic can be identified by introducing a hot item to an inconspicuous spot to see if it melts.
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This floating necklace is made with blue turquoise, shimmery labradorite coins and moonstone. This necklace closes securely with a silver-plated clasp. This is a great necklace that gives unexpected shimmers when caught in the light. Absolutely unique, just like you!
Measures approximately 18 inches in length.
Turquoise is an opaque stone which often has dark, web-like matrix patterns. Known as a protective, healing and calming stone, turquoise is often worn to reduce stress, promote balance, and improve luck. It is also the birthstone for December. Turquoise can be sensitive to skin oils, chemicals and cosmetics, and should be cleaned with just a damp, soft cloth.
★ Handcrafted
★ Genuine turquoise, labradorite, & moonstone gemstone beads
★ Secure trigger clasp
★ Made in Canada
★ Materials: Moonstone teardrop beads, labradorite beads, turquoise chip beads; silver plated trigger clasp and findings
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Drakestail Jewellery is committed to making beautiful, wearable art that accentuates your personal style. If you have any questions or would like to make a request, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will do everything we can to make you happy!
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Interested in more birthstone lore? Read our article on all the birthstones and where they come from!