Identifying Your Navajo, Hopi, Zuni Jewelry, Plus Maker The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the Navajo Zuni left, Navajo right The Navajo piece is easy to identify, big, heavy, and a nice free form shaped stone
Identifying Squash Blossom Necklace - Value Opinions - Turquoise People Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones Likely Navajo Commercially produced standard bench beads This piece was likely made along with a batch order of several other nearly identical pieces The workmanship is very good, especially for a sqash of this type The silversmith was a professional and it shows in the work 9 Likes Cheryl
Block turquoise chart - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no turquoise at all It is made by combining inert ingredients, dye, and usually a resin to form blocks that can be cut or shaped
Possible Lander Blue? - Identifying Discovering - Turquoise People Here’s a link that talks about the turquoise durangosilver com Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons - Durango Silver Company Learn about the elusive Lander Blue Turquoise and Lander Blue Spiderweb Turquoise cabochons with photo examples of genuine Lander Blue Turquoise from the Mary Louise Lode Claim
Turquoise - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People 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 are many different techniques used for stabilizing turquoise, some even have a patent Basically what is done is turquoise is introduced to a foreign substance that is going to harden and deepen the color
Tia Maria Turquoise tab necklace - Identifying Discovering . . . Tia Maria turquoise isn’t commonly discussed, which might explain the difficulty in finding information It’s possible that the name refers to a specific mine or a particular batch that Ray Lovato worked with Since Ray Lovato was known for using high-quality, natural stones, it’s likely authentic and valuable
Navajo Pearls Authentic? - Real vs. Fake - Turquoise People Recently bought this necklace when in Sedona at local market I’m curious on whether it’s machine made or hand made The vendor I bought them from is of Navajo descent I have a feeling they’re machine made Any feedback is appreciated
Help? Squash Blossom Necklace - Turquoise People The turquoise is inexpensive treated stone, probably Kingman, and at the time would have been considered near bottom shelf in terms of price and quality These were usually delivered unstrung, with the stringing taking place in the shop or trading company which commissioned the work
Signed Navajo turquoise Ring - Identifying Discovering - Turquoise People Hi! I’m new to this forum I recently purchased this item and wonder if it is authentic Navajo silver turquoise ring There is a 3 line symbol artist signature at the bottom, but no other markings Feels and looks like silver and feels and looks like turquoise but I’m a novice All thoughts opinions appreciated