Dropped Turquoise Pendant | Necklace - J17
Dropped Turquoise Bead hung on Swirled Sterling Silver Frame and Turquoise
Necklace length 30”.
About Turquoise
Turquoise comes in many colors, but most often green and blue. It is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate, and is typically opaque. The most valuable turquoise specimens are those with a spider web matrix.
Turquoise is found in arid or semiarid zones, and in the United States, it is found in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada. The stones found in these locations contain impurities that form matrix streaks within the stone.
Turquoise is formed as a secondary mineral through a process known as hydrothermal replacement. This occurs when chemicals leach out of nearby rock and deposit in cracks or veins. Copper eroding from deposits and combining with phosphates is another aspect of the turquoise formation process. White turquoise is not found in nature due to the physical properties of the mineral. However, a gemstone called White Buffalo is found in similar areas. It is pure white with black spider web inclusions, but is not considered to be turquoise.
Turquoise, the fascinating sea-green stone of the classical era, speaks for wisdom, protection, good fortune, tranquility, and hope. Ancient people believed in its intense power to protect, its peaceful energy and connection with enduring love.