How do Native Americans wear jewelry?

When it comes to wearing your Native American jewelry, you can keep it simple by wearing, for example, a pair of silver earrings with a turquoise beaded necklace. Or, you can make it more extravagant by stacking multiple bracelets, donning a statement ring, and pairing it with a stack of beaded necklaces.

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Correspondingly, is turquoise rarer than diamonds?

By definition of rarity (not market size) turquoise is rarer than diamonds. Diamonds deserve their place in the world of gemstones as a commerce gemstone. They are an easy gemstone and subject to learn about and grade. You can also ask what is chalk turquoise? Chalk turquoise is a form of natural turquoise that has a white chalk-like consistency. It has the same chemical composition as turquoise, only without the copper (it's the copper that causes the blue turquoise color).

And another question, how can you tell if turquoise is stabilized?

After treatment, stabilized turquoise is harder and is unlikely to break or crack. The stone is no longer porous, so it doesn't absorb liquids or oils and the color is "locked" - unlike natural turquoise where the color can change, or deepen, over time. The cheapest forms of "turquoise" are block and imitation. Which country has the best turquoise? Iran "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.

What is the best turquoise to buy?

The most-prized turquoise color is an even, intense, medium blue, sometimes referred to as robin's egg blue or sky blue in the trade. The traditional source for this color is the Nishapur district of Iran, so you'll also hear it described as "Persian blue," whether or not it was actually mined in Iran.