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Handmade Native American jewelry is a special form of wearable art. While it requires little maintenance, it's important to know...
Southwest Native American basketry is a rich tradition that traces back centuries, if not thousands of years. To this day,...
The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located near Globe, Arizona, east of Phoenix. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known for its...
The Morenci Turquoise mine is one of Arizonas most famous and collectible turquoise mines. Located in Greenlee County in Southeastern...
Turquoise is formed by a complex combination of aluminum, copper, phosphorus, water, and other local ingredients that may change the...
Turquoise by nature is a relatively soft, porous stone, and it can vary greatly in its quality. Only rarer high-grade...
Here's a fun turquoise chart showing both rough stone and cut and polished cabochons. The turquoise mines are listed next...
Rosarita is a unique material, which derives its exceptionally rich, red color from the process of gold refining. It is a unique...
Few things in the Southwest are as iconic as turquoise Native American Indian jewelry. This striking blue gemstone has truly...
