Considering a turquoise purchase and wondering how to tell if the piece is truly valuable or not? Read on to learn how the gem is qualified for quality.

Turquoise, the classically- robin’s-egg-blue-colored gemstone, has been popular for millennia and serves a special place in the hearts of Southwestern Americans, specifically within the Indigenous communities. However, the complexities of this stone in its most natural form are rarely discussed.

Have you ever twirled a ring around on your finger, or held a pendant for a second longer than usual, and pondered the origins of its gem? Jewelry highlights, rather than depletes, the natural beauty of raw materials.

[text] Have you ever gazed at a turquoise pendant or ring and wondered how a gem so rich and vibrant in color is seemingly so accessible? The reason may surprise you. Turquoise, in its rarest and rawest form, is not...