The Joys of Turquoise Jewelry
Turquoise was discovered in Egypt about six thousand years ago. Since then, the charm and beauty of its sky blue color and all so characteristic dark vein patterns have made it a favorite of jewelry designers, artists, and jewelry buffs. Turquoise pendants from the American Southwest in particular have a legion of loyal followers and fans the world over. That is not to say that this popularity has been a constant in the world of fashion jewelry. Like all gemstones and especially opaque ones The Joys of Turquoise Jewelry, the demand for turquoise has rises and ebbs with the latest trends and fashions. Demand for this beautiful stone probably reached its peak in the 1980s. The 1990s were a period of decline in popularity of this stone. Its star is on the rise again now with more and more teens and adults alike choosing this stone for their jewelry.
The blue stone has brought much joy to jewelry wearers Tory Burch Marina Swimsuit Small Cosmetic Case White Grey , both men and women. The bright blue color and liven up any outfit, either casual or formal. Yet, the color is subdued and somber enough to where it is appropriate for use in men's jewelry. In the world of women's jewelry, sterling silver pendants with inlays of turquoise and other semi precious gemstones are very popular. Other in-demand turquoise jewelry for women includes earrings Tory Burch Patti Wedge Flip-Flops Vegas Gold , necklaces, and bracelets. Money clips, cuff links, tie pins, and bolo ties are popular with men.
In recent times Tory Burch Wedge Flip-Flops In Sienna , the demand for turquoise has far outstripped the worldwide supply. One of the reasons for this discrepancy is that the vast majority (over ninety five percent by some estimates) of turquoise found is of only moderate to poor quality Tory Burch Flip Flops black/white print , and cannot be used in jewelry without treatment to increase the physical characteristics of the stone. The small fraction of gem quality turquoise is quite expensive and therefore not suitable for fashion jewelry. A relatively new innovation called stabilization has started to change the supply demand scenario. Stabilization is the process of infusing moderate to poor quality stone with epoxy resin or vaporized silica to block pores within the matrix of the stone and increase the strength and durability of the specimen. At the easy end of the spectrum of treatments is to immerse the stone in liquid resin for some time, then remove and allow the stone to dry. A more proactive approach is to use a vacuum or pressure to cause the epoxy to force the resin to penetrate the stone. The most sophisticated approach is to infuse the stone with vaporized silica. This process must be done under controlled conditions because of the health hazard issues involved. This process can only be done with moderate quality stones, and is hard to detect when done properly.
One of the more recent trends in jewelry involving turquoise is to combine it with other materials. For example, bracelets with alternating turquoise and red coral beads is quite popular. The rustic and "chunky" look of beads from both these materials is particularly appealing to young adults. On the more classical and elegant side Tory Burch Kids Patent Reva Ballet Flat Black , including blue turquoise beads in white pearl necklaces is another common trend.
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