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Turquoise Ring Tray
At GEMaffair we appreciate the high fidelity of gems, and turquoise is no exception.Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that has a one of a kind look. Turquoise is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years because of its unique hue. Turquoise jewelry, often associated with the decorative innovations of the American Indians, is a bright way to make a modern fashion statement.
Unqiue Properties of Turquoise
Turquoise is not your ordinary gemstone. In fact, it is quite different in both it's look and how it is crafted into attractive shapes. You will notice that not many (if any) faceted turquoise gemstones exist in the jewelry market. That is because turquoise is very difficult to cut or shape into facets. It does not cleave like other gemstones. Instead, it can be formed into rounded or soft cabochon shapes that other faceted gems cannot. This not only provides a different look, but also a unique durability. These soft shapes are oftent thought to provide a calming effect to the wearer.
Turquoise is Like a FingerprintCombine the unique greenish to blueish (rarest) colors and the unique veins and you soon realize why this gem has stood the test of time in the jewelry markets. The dark veins depending on astethic appeal can also add or take away value. Because of these unique properties, Turquoise jewelry, much like opal jewelry, is all one of kind jewelry. The setting may be the same, but never the exact look of the gem.
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