How to ID Lander Blue? - Identifying & Discovering - Turquoise People
Feb 24, 2026 · These were acquired in a collection from the 1980’s. I was told they may be Lander Blue, but I’m no expert and would appreciate some solid opinions from this group, or advice to where I can …
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Turquoise - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People
Jan 18, 2011 · Turquoise is a soft material, 4 – 5 on the mohs scale, which means most turquoise can be scratched with a penny. So, it is very common for a turquoise dealer to stabilize the stone. There …
I ought to know by now - composite? - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People
Aug 31, 2025 · The Blue Jay Turquoise is interesting. I found a couple places (including the Perry Null site) that said the Lone Mountain mine was originally called the Blue Jay Mining Lode, but later …
Identifying Squash Blossom Necklace - Value Opinions - Turquoise …
Sep 24, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made …
Who is Quoc Turquoise? Hallmark QT
Apr 18, 2023 · I have noticed a ton of listings on eBay, Etsy etc.for “genuine” Navajo pieces with the hallmark QT 925 - mostly offered for way less than “real” identifiable pieces. eg. “Beautiful QT …
A Discussion about Chinese Turquoise
Jul 14, 2017 · A quick introduction: According to Durango Silver Company, "Chinese turquoise accounts for over 60% of the stones sold in the United States, due to the scarcity of American turquoise. …
Squash blossom turquoise necklace - Value Opinions - Turquoise People
Apr 3, 2025 · Aside from the turquoise, the silverwork is very unusual, to the extent that I’m puzzled about the origins of the urn-like (headdress?) appliques and the floaty leaves on the naja, not fixed in …
Looking for information about the Blue Bird Turquoise mine in Nevada
Apr 8, 2024 · I have some cabs from the Bluebird turquoise mine that I purchased from Jason back n the 1990s: By the way, your map and information shows the Nevada mine in the Reese River …
Silver cloud - Identifying & Discovering - Turquoise People
Dec 29, 2023 · Does anyone know about Silver Cloud shop? Is it still in business? Do they use NA artists? When I type in the name to do research on it, I get links to people selling jewelry from SC.