Tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine at Mesa Grande California. Courtesy of Tina and Sonny Vogt. Jewelry by Sonny Vogt. Photo by Mike Ryan...

Turquoise has only two commercial applications. It may be included in jewelry, often fine handmade Native American jewelry, or it may be...

In this time of war and crisis taking a moment to experience the frequency, vibration and healing energy of turquoise is welcome. In this...

In this video we see examples of both treated and natural turquoise from the same mine, Number 8. The natural was most probably mined...

Many people like maps. We like to know where we are and where we are going. If you are viewing this Blog you love turquoise. In this...

In Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990 one of the important features are the Stories of Turquoise, the first person narrative of the...

In our final video for our January turquoise grading month Mike looks at some very high grade dark web turquoise from three different...

In this video Mike compares turquoise of different grades from four different mines using Turquoise Grading Rules following the...

Ever wish there were a way to grade your turquoise? In this video Mike demonstrates the R2 rules of turquoise grading which were...

There is no grading system for turquoise. Any determination by grade is entirely subjective and dependent upon the individual opinion on...

Bob Brucia is the owner of the Nevada Gem turquoise collection and several turquoise mines including the legendary Lander Blue. He is one...

In Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990, we tell the history of turquoise largely through the stories of those who lived the history....

Although our focus is on turquoise in America, turquoise from other countries has played a role in our domestic market. Egypt was the...

Arland Ben bracelet with Lander Blue turquoise. Photo Arland Ben. Turquoise has one commercial application: use in jewelry. It is best...

Gem Grade Lander Blue. Photo Arland Ben. For many turquoise lovers dark web is their favorite look. In this video Mike shows some very...

Traditionally blue has been the favored color for turquoise. Historically this was the non matrix sky blue long associated with Persian...

In September Jackson Clark II of Toh Atin Gallery in Durango Colorado, one of the countries premier Native American art galleries, asked...

Thunder Mountain variscite mined by the Edgars. Photo Mike Ryan II Variscite is a hydrous aluminum phosphate closely associated with...

Many of you may know that in addition to being an accomplished researcher of turquoise history Philip Chambless is also a full time...

Northern Lights bead necklace by Danny Lopacki. Photo Arland Ben. Red Mountain is a distinctive feature at the northern end of Carico...