Turquoise Blog — zachery

Turquoise is a beautiful gemstone so it's easy to see why it's sacred to the Native peoples of the Southwest. But it's also pretty rare. Less than five percent of the turquoise mined today is suitable for use in jewelry. That makes turquoise jewelry an excellent investment opportunity. We feel it's an even better investment than diamonds. It also makes it easy for unscrupulous dealers to sell fake turquoise in its place. Some enhancement methods use plastic or resin to improve the turquoise. But there is one method that doesn't involve changing this stone's chemical makeup. Read on to learn...