Buyer's guide
Turquoise
Turquoise is judged on three things: its color, its texture and how much matrix it shows.
Design with turquoiseDecember Birthstone
Sagittarius · Capricorn
Before the cut
From rough stone to custom jewelry
Turquoise forms in veins of sky blue in desert rock. We set it into pieces with the calm of open skies. Tell us if turquoise caught your eye and we will start your design.
What to look for
Even, intense medium blue is most prized. Some love greenish blue too.
The veins of host rock. Large pieces with no matrix are rare.
Porous turquoise is often impregnated with wax or polymer to deepen color plus add stability. Keep it away from heat plus chemicals.
Found in a wide range. Even color matters at every size.
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