16.3mm rare Big Natural Turquoise non stablise bead bracelet pendant crystal charm wealth lucky charm stone gift for selling collectors
Natural Turquoise round bead centre drill hole
Non stablise turquoise bead , non treated high quality turquoise
Great for making as jewellery pendant or wear as a bracelet
Natural Turquoise
16.3mm Weight 6.4 gram
what is turquoise?
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.
Color: Green, Blue,yellow,bown
Luster: Waxy
Birthstone zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Associated month: December
Crystal system: Triclinic crystal system
Chemical formula: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 5 – 6
Introduction to the Meaning and Uses of Turquoise.
It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque, yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye, as if carved from an azure heaven and slipped to earth. Its unique shade of blue, often blue-green, lends it name, Turquoise, to all things of this tranquil hue.
what is the healing properties of turquoise?
Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system, stimulates the regeneration of tissue, and heals the whole body. It contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, and alleviates cramps and pain. Turquoise purifies lungs, soothes and clears sore throats, and heals the eyes, including cataracts.
Is turquoise for good luck?
Turquoise, worn on the body or used in ceremonies, often signified the god of the sky alive in the earth. ... Turquoise is said to possess many powers. It is considered a healing and protective stone that enhances courage in the wearer. It is also said to attract love, friendship, money and luck.
Natural Turquoise stone
Less than 3% is high ceramic high density turquoise available on the market today is totally natural Due to the decrease of natural turquoise being found in mines across the world it is very rare to see totally natural and 100% untreated turquoise.
17 percent of the turquoise is medium to hard turquoise.
40 percent of the turquoise is medium hardness grade turquoise .
Leaving balance of low grade had to stabilised as it is too soft and chalky to be made for jewellery they had to stabilised it.
As natural turquoise selling can cost 1 usd per carat to 1000 usd per carat. Turquoise like many gemstone prices is growing averagely at 20 percent on average year on year with exception of the rare high grade one at even higher rate growth.
Depletion of turquoise mines thru out the world
Where is turquoise supply and orgin?
USA, Iran, China and tibet
Majority of the natural Turquoise non stablised is supply at China 70 to 80 percent where most mines that is old had to stabilised in order to be sold to public.
The majority of turquoise available to buy for making jewellery has been stabilised in some way to make it more sturdy and suitable for cutting into beads and cabochons. A lot of turquoise has also had some sort of colour enhancement.
Many people are unaware of this and unfortunately there are many suppliers who state that their turquoise is completely natural when in fact it has been stabilised or has had some treatment to enhance the colour.
It is fairly standard across the industry that most turquoise has some sort of treatment. So, after attempting many different supplier across the globe. We realise that most supplier had so what treated their turquoise. When we found a direct supplier of 100% natural turquoise we were really excited!
The costume jewellery market of turquoise confused the buyer
Many jewellery used turquoise to set in but unfortunately natural Turquoise is not cheap and inconsistency in quality as well. As a result many jeweller used either stabilised turquoise or other made that look like turquoise.
Turquoise care and maintenance
Avoid chemical, oil.
Remove when shower bath with turquoise
When washing hands or cooking remove it.
Do not wash with water if u have been touching it.
If u like to see how natural Turquoise connect and improve its colour.
improve overall colour use
Use cotton glove to rub for 1 week for beginner.
After that with clean hand to rub or touch.
You will notice natural Turquoise will improve and changes with your gentle touching and tender loving care.
It may change to darker green over time depends on the stone and your connection with it.
When not using keep in vacumm pack plastic bag.
If u have not touch it for a period do not need to soak in water for maintenance. But keep in vacumm pack plastic bag.
For those who just collect but did not rub or touch with clean hands
Alway keep in vacumm bag
Once a month you may soak in cook water or soft water at room temperature.
After that dry it with clean cloth and keep in vacumm bag.
We do not except any return good for natural Turquoise if you have rub with your hands as it will absorb your perspiration and may fmhavr start to change colour.
Normal Shipment take 7-15 business days
processing take 1-3 days.
Turquoise care and maintenance