Although not as well known as many of the other famous mines, Blue Diamond makes our list. Mike tells a bit of the history and shows some...

No. 8 is an iconic turquoise mine located in Eureka County Nevada. Well we should say formerly located because No. 8 is now lost to the...

Part Three of our ongoing series on famous mines features Blue Gem Lease, popularly known as Blue Gem. We learn a bit about the history...

In Part Two of our discussion of the various forms of turquoise treatment Mike explains the different forms of treatment and gives the...

Among all of the famous turquoise mines Lander Blue has a special mystique. This is due to its story of being discovered due to a Ouija...

We begin our exploration of famous turquoise mine in America with Kingman.

This article is a reprint from Turquoise in America Part One The Great American Turquoise Rush 1890-1910 and compares different time...

High grade stabilized Turquoise Mountain (Kingman) turquoise in a Kirk Smith bracelet. Photo Arland Ben. The treatment of turquoise is an...

Ron has a storied career in turquoise. Learn his perception of the value compared to price of natural turquoise in today's market and...

Never confuse price and value. Price is determined between a willing buyer and seller in an open market transaction. Value is more...

In Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990 we tell the different stories of many of those who made up the turquoise trade including...

Arland Ben took beautiful photos for Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990. In this video see some photos and hear some stories that...

Turquoise has one commercial application; its use in jewelry. Natural turquoise, that stone which does not need to be treated for color...

Of all the tales of turquoise one of the most cherished is that of the hat mine, the mine that is so small that it may be covered by a...

We have come to associate turquoise with Native American jewelry but this development occurred during the first two decades of the...

There are many beautiful stories in Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990 told by those who lived the story. One that has not been...

Persian turquoise has long been a part of turquoise in America. Among the first turquoise known in the west came from the famous gem...