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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 6, 2025 · The mark on the naja of my squash blossom necklace reads /PZ, with the Z directly under the P. I have found two rings with this mark online but no one can identify the maker. Any thoughts?

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 …

Apr 8, 2024 · I have some cabs from the Bluebird turquoise mine that I purchased from Jason back n the 1990s: By the way, your map and information shows the Nevada mine in the Reese River …

Dec 14, 2022 · Storing rings is pretty easy but the bracelets and bigger pieces take up much more space. How are you storing all of turquoise pieces so they don’t tarnish? I have bigger pieces in …

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 …