Feb 2, 2011 · Zuni and Navajo turquoise cluster pins. Very similar, but do show slight differences. The Zuni pride themselves on stone work and they do not like to show lots of matrix, the Navajo piece shows lots of matrix. Also, remember the silver, the Zuni piece (on the left) has that nice open design, the Navajo piece has the heavier silver look.

Jan 25, 2019 · Some turquoise can be pulled right out of the ground, cut up, and set into jewelry with no stabilization needed. Sometimes, just a simple backing is needed before being set into the jewelry. This is very rare though, and not the case with most turquoise. Most turquoise needs to be stabilized to protect it from breaking or crumbling.

Dec 16, 2020 · There are many ways to clean your silver and turquoise on the internet but not all of them are safe. In cleaning turquoise jewelry several factors come into play. 1st is the type of piece you are working with. Is it a piece of history that the patina (aging or tarnish) is part of its character, history and value. If so use no chemicals, only a soft towel and water. In this case …

Mar 19, 2025 · Encyclopedia--Non-Turquoise Stones. 142: 1152: March 28, 2025 Help with info on possible Zuni ring.

Jan 18, 2024 · Going through a lot of stuff during this cold wet weather, I found a lot of interesting things I had forgotten about. One was this cut turquoise nugget. It was given to me years ago, and I always wondered what to do with it - maybe have a Navajo jeweler make me a pendant? Since it was pretty dirty, I got out an old toothbrush and went over it with warm water. Once finished, I …

Jul 14, 2017 · Chinese turquoise can be just as beautiful as American turquoise, “In fact, China seemed to produce the highest amount of spiderweb turquoise thus far. Some of the high-grade Chinese turquoise resembles and is thought to be equal to many of the better known or classic American Southwestern mines” (Durango Silver Company).

Apr 6, 2020 · Turquoise pendant hallmarked LL. Hallmark Identification. 18: 196: April 8, 2025 A museum visit and a ...

Feb 24, 2025 · I have heard rumours that the Morenci mine dumped tons of material on top of where they were finding Morenci turquoise to keep the workers out of it. A couple of hundred pounds of turquoise to a mining operations that produces169.45 million metric tons per annum of copper is peanuts. You can still visit the mine in Bisbee, they run tours I believe.

Oct 3, 2024 · Hi :wave: New member here. I inherited my grandmother’s turquoise collection from my Mother when she passed. I have close to 10 items. I am interested if anyone can help me identify this necklace and makers mark - TEX(X…

Aug 23, 2024 · Hi Bob. This is a production work squash blossom, most likely from the early to mid 70’s. Typically a workshop or trading company would provide turquoise and silver for several squash blossoms to a Native craftsperson, and the craftsperson would receive a set price for each squash set for labor.