Can turquoise go in sun?

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may also discolour or dehydrate turquoise. Care should therefore be taken when wearing such jewels: cosmetics, including sunscreen and hair spray, should be applied before putting on turquoise jewellery, and they should not be worn to a beach or other sun-bathed environment.

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Can turquoise be in the sun?

Since 90% of all turquoise on the market today is at the least "stabilized", my recommendation is to not let your turquoise jewelry be exposed to intense sunlight for long periods of time. Natural, untreated turquoise does turn color over time due to the porosity of the stone. Also, why is it called sleeping beauty turquoise? The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine was named after the mountain range where it is located, which from a distance is said to resemble a sleeping woman with her arms crossed. Increased government regulations and mining costs led to the mine's closure in 2012.

Which country has the best turquoise?

"The most common places known for good quality turquoise are Iran (Persia), Egypt, Northwest China, Mexico and the southwestern part of the United States. Although there can be mines found in many states, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are the most common places where you will find them. Accordingly, can turquoise get wet? When a turquoise stone is exposed to water, oils and other chemicals it soaks them up like a sponge. The oils in our hands have a very similar affect as water. Over years, or even decades, of touching a turquoise stone with our fingers can lead to the stone changing color.

How can you tell if a stone is real or fake?

Apply heat test by using a lighter, if the stone melts down then it is fake (plastic) and if the stone remains solid then it is original.