r/TurquoisePorn

$30. My partner asked if we could roll the dice on it, I didn't see it in person, I told them sure. I'm giddy.

Everything about this screams howlite to me, BUT it seems to have copper inclusions/matrix in it.

I don’t want to do the acetone test, since it looks funky to me, and, if it’s howlite, that would ruin it.

Does anyone have thoughts?

I bought this turquoise and gold nugget bolo online with a bunch of southwestern style jewelry (costume) and there was no information about it. I’ve tried to identify it from pictures on the internet but I’m not 100% sure what it could be. The gold nuggets are genuine.

I Mostly use naturally falllen trees but I do buy wood from time to time. I use a laser to engrave or cut designs. Some just have bands.

Estate sale with a lot of beautiful silver and turquoise jewelry. Two were labeled as vintage Tibetan. No Jewelers marks and crud around metal was Rusty brown. When I saw the price ($50) I made the assumption it was not real silver but white metal nickel copper something. Wanted to post here to see if anyone has similar pieces or if they know what the stone above the pendant is whether Pearl or abalone? Any info would be appreciated. I'd like some opinions about what where who why when. Thanks

My partner's scale is on crack, it was NOT seven pounds, but it was a lot for $30. No mine attribution. That knowledge went to the grave with the lady. I don't want to make claims I can't back up, but this is some insane gem quality turquoise. It reminds me of the morenci on a lot of Bennie Ration's. It's been sitting in a drawer since the 80s.

The lady who passed away supposedly has a lot more, both in NA jewelry, and with rough.

I will report back.

Hi!
I bought these cabs a couple years ago now and I have completely forgotten what they were sold to me as (I should know- but I don’t). Thinking Royston or number 8??

Any input is much appreciated!

I'm pretty sure this is Blue Moon but it also seems like it could be a clam. I haven't seen anyone mention blue moon clams before. Is that a thing?

I bought this ring in Tucson Arizona and would like to know where the stone may have come from. Any ideas?