turquoise

Overview
Buyer's Guide

OVERVIEW

ABOUT Turquoise

Turquoise is an opaque blue-green stone often found in magnesite, chalcedony, and/or quartz. It is thought to be one of the oldest known oxides and has been used for thousands of years by Native Americans for jewellery and art to being used as a sign of strength and good luck. Since it exhibits highly varied colours (including colours such as teal, dark greenish blue, sky blue, yellowish green and bright blue), turquoise can provide pieces with a statement making piece of jewellery or serve as an accent for home décor projects. Not only does it carry cultural and astrological significance, turquoise is also extremely durable as it is resistant to fading, chipping and cracking when properly cared for.

Love For TURQUOISE

RARELY FOUND

Turquoise can only be found only in few places on earth.

SALMAN KHAN

Bollywood superstar wears turquoise bracelet.

MATRIX

It is one gem which is purchased because of matrix surface markings.

TIBET

Turquoise has deep connections with Tibet that it is considered a spiritual gemstone in Tibetan culture.

FACTS

Species: Turquoise

Composition: CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)85H2O

Crystal System: Triclinic

Colour: Green to Blue

Refractive Index: 1.61 – 1.65

Specific Gravity: 2.31 – 2.84

Fluorescence: Weak

Dispersion: None

ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE

Turquoise’s popularity has grown many folds after it was worn in a bracelet by a Bollywood superstar for luck and settlement of court cases. It is an interesting gem due to its unique astrological implications. It has been known for thousands of years to bring luck, calm and serenity, as well as mental clarity, balance and intuition. It is believed to be a calming stone that helps with emotional distress, stress relief, security and protection from harm. This powerful gem can help to awaken spirituality and divine guidance. For people born under the Sagittarius sign in particular, turquoise is believed to promote communication and aid in wisdom-seeking endeavours. Native American tribes called it the "lord of gems" for its high spiritual significance – beautiful proof of its remarkable capacity for emotional healing and energetic renewal.

BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES

FACTS

Species: Turquoise

Composition: CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)85H2O

Crystal System: Triclinic

Colour: Green to Blue

Refractive Index: 1.61 – 1.65

Specific Gravity: 2.31 – 2.84

Fluorescence: Weak

Dispersion: None

3 REASONS WE LOVE THIS GEM

SURFACE MARKINGS

Turquoise with thin vein like black lines on the surface are most sought-after turquoise.

SPIRITUAL GEM

Chinese, Persians, and Native Americans had always associated this gem with spirituality and had called it “lord of gems”.

SKY STONE

In the Himalayas, turquoise is considered as the ‘sky stone’ as it is believed that it has come from heaven.

ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE

BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES

TIPS AND ADVICE

Turquoise is a gem for luck and bravery.

COLOUR

Colour ranges from light grey to yellow to grass green to medium tone, sky blue. Even, and intense medium blue is the most precious colour.

SURFACE

Turquoise is an opaque gemstone. Thin vein like lines on its surface make it a choice of a gem connoisseur.

ORIGIN

Iran and USA are the major supplier of good quality turquoise.

CERTIFICATION

Turquoise is often treated to improve colour and texture. Howlite is a natural gemstone which looks quite similar to turquoise, and is often sold as turquoise.

FAQ’s

How Turquoise is formed?

Turquoise is formed in dry and desert regions, when copper-rich acidic ground water seeps into the earth with minerals that contain phosphorous and aluminium. The result of this process leads to the formation of Turquoise.

What is Persian blue?

Persia or modern Iran is the traditional source of Turquoise. Persian blue is the sky-blue colour is often associated as colour of turquoise.

How to clean turquoise?

It is safe to clean turquoise with warm soapy water but due to turquoise’s porous property, steam and ultrasonic should be avoided.

BUYER'S GUIDE

Robin’s-egg blue or the sky blue is most sought-after turquoise colour.

Colour

Robin’s-egg blue or the sky blue is most sought-after turquoise colour.

Clarity

Clarity is not much of importance but spiderweb-like pattern on turquoise’s surface is considered as high-quality turquoise.

Treatment

Turquoise is often treated with surface coatings, wax, oil, polymer plastic to improve its colour and fill fissures. Howlite is one gemstone which looks quite similar to Turquoise in appearance, and is often sold in the market as turquoise.

Origin

Traditionally, Persia or Iran is the major country which produces quality turquoise. America is one of the biggest sources for turquoise.

TIPS & ADVICE

1. BUY FROM US AND BE SURE.

When shopping for turquoise, it is important to be aware of the many varieties available on the market so that you can make an educated purchase. To ensure quality, always ask the seller if they have a certificate of authenticity and do some research on the treatment used to colour and harden the stone. If possible, shop with experienced gem dealer or gemstone store in order to guarantee your purchase is genuine. Additionally, it's best to buy stones with vivid colours as this usually indicates higher quality, even though darker shades are often desired. Finally, inspect each piece closely under both natural and artificial light so that you can detect flaws before making a purchase. With these tips in mind, buying turquoise should be a breeze! Each Gemkart and Vishhwas gemstones is selected by a gemmologist and enlightened with Vedic mantras. You can buy turquoise online at gemkart.com or visit our Vishhwas Gemstones store. We believe in full disclosure by informing the customer about gem treatments and certification.

2.LOOK FOR ORIGIN

Turquoise come various countries. Iran is the traditional source of Turquoise. While America is one of the major source of Turquoise.

3. WHEN IN DOUBT, GET IN TOUCH WITH US.

We have a team of gemmology experts led by Soli Sethi, who is a certified gemmologist and who has spent his life for gemstones. For any kind of help related to gemstones, you can write to us at care@gemkart.com .

FAQ’s

How Turquoise is formed?

What is Persian blue?

Persia or modern Iran is the traditional source of Turquoise. Persian blue is the sky-blue colour is often associated as colour of turquoise.

How to clean turquoise?

It is safe to clean turquoise with warm soapy water but due to turquoise’s porous property, steam and ultrasonic should be avoided.

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