Turquoise, which is recognized and respected throughout the world as a gemstone, is an opaque mineral that ranges in color from blue to blue-green and greenish-gray. The actual color depends on the varying levels of copper present. Although turquoise is extremely popular in today's jewelry market, it has an equally impressive historical past. Early jewelry artisans used turquoise with silver and included the duo in such creations as neckwear, bracelets and even belt buckles. Today, tur...


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