Jul 7, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 2, 2011 · 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, …

Sep 23, 2024 · Production piecework handmade squash, using fairly low quality stabilized turquoise stones. Likely Navajo. Commercially produced standard bench beads. This piece was likely made …

Oct 15, 2018 · I found this chart depicting all kinds of block turquoise available to purchase. Always be aware of what you are buying! I found that gently “tapping” the stone against my teeth is a good test …

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 …

May 29, 2019 · Black widow turquoise is a very obscure mine. I decided to write up this post because I had so much difficulty finding information about the mine, and hope that if anyone else searching for …

Apr 7, 2019 · I have mostly been working with some of my dad’s stock of turquoise, and now have been contemplating doing the thinner pieces. Most of them are pretty irregular on the back (not cut flat, just …

May 28, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 22, 2025 · The turquoise pendant is nice, but pretty generic in terms of the style. No telling who made it or where it was made. The comment about block lettering stamps is on the money. Without …

Nov 25, 2024 · I know nothing about bear claw jewelry. Recently a friend asked me to look at her grandma’s Native American jewelry. She sent me some picture of several pieces with bear (?) claws. …