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 …

Oct 24, 2025 · Hello! My grandmother lived in Las Vegas and collected a fair bit of turquoise jewelry from the 50s through the 70s. I am helping my mom repair and learn about the pieces …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Oct 15, 2018 · Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no turquoise at all. It is made by combining inert ingredients, dye, and usually a resin to form blocks that can be …

Jun 16, 2025 · Hi! I’m new to this forum. I recently purchased this item and wonder if it is authentic Navajo silver/turquoise ring. There is a 3 line symbol/artist signature at the bottom, but no …

Feb 24, 2025 · I imagine there was a time when Bisbee was a lot more common when the mine was still open and people were allowed access to the dumps, but at what point did Bisbee …