What is the current state of the turquoise industry? Why has turquoise captured the imagination of so many cultures, from prehistoric civilization to modern societies? And what are the facts and myths surrounding recent mine closures? Shumakolowa Native This turquoise gem is what summer looks like in southeastern Alaska. From an altitude twice that of commercial jets, NASA's arctic research airplane ER-2-a civilian version of the Air Force's U2-S reconnaissance plane-captured this view of a summertime While I was out shopping this past weekend, I noticed as many cuffs as last year but this time much larger and more often than not with intricate designs made from a variety of gems and stones. Turquoise, quartz in all colors of the rainbow and rough-cut Much like coral, turquoise is featured both as a gemstone and as a hue rendered in a variety of non-precious materials. The April 2011 issue of Town & Country featured five stunning turquoise cabochon rings, stating: “It’s the color of clear skies and Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A museum displaying the state gem also provides Choppering low over the Great Barrier Reef was an experience we'll never forget: as we peered from above, we espied whales, rays and dolphins sliding through the calm, turquoise waters. It was as if the oceanic denizens had gathered in sequence .
Russian photographer Alexey Trofimov calls Lake Baikal “the gem that does not need to be cut.” It’s the oldest, largest, deepest, and clearest freshwater lake in the world. Every winter, as temperatures plummet to well below zero, the crystal clear It has graced the halls and tombs of Aztec kings and Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, whose golden funeral mask is inlaid with turquoise. The importance of this gem lies far beyond its name (Doo tl’ izh ii in Navajo) and characteristics in the The ring, which featured a large oval turquoise gemstone, was sold alongside a handwritten letter by her sister-in-law Eleanor Austen bequeathing the rare jewel to her niece Caroline. The note, dated 1863, confirms the item belonged to the 19th-century December has two birthstones In Iran, where some of the best stones are found, turquoise is the national gem. The American southwest-Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and California-are primary producers of turquoise. Much of the specimens have .
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