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Jul 14, 2017 · Most of China’s turquoise is mined from the Hubei Province and from the Ma’anshan Mine near Shanghai. To begin, here are some user-posted examples of Asian turquoise. Chinese turquoise usually exemplifies an intricate matrix; here is a magnificent piece of Asian spiderwebbed turquoise that is owned by Turquoise People member @bartleby
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Jan 17, 2024 · Understanding Chinese turquoise begins with an exploration of its geological origins. China boasts a rich tapestry of landscapes, from arid regions to mountainous terrains, each contributing to the diverse formations of turquoise.
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Oct 24, 2012 · Archaeologists proved that the Chinese used it for decoration in Peilligang culture beginning in the Neolithic age (Pang, 2014). The earliest turquoise artifacts in China were found at the Jiahu site in Wuyang County, Henan Province, and traced back to 7000–5800 BCE (Zhang and Pan, 2002; Yang et al., 2017).
- Lander Blue Turquoise. Lander Blue turquoise is famous for its striking, vivid blue color that captures attention right away. It’s known as one of the rarest and most valuable turquoises because of its rich hue and the dramatic matrix that runs through it.
- New Lander Turquoise. New Lander turquoise is known for its striking color palette that ranges from deep greens to vibrant blues, often in the same stone.
- Carico Lake Turquoise. Carico Lake turquoise is a stunning gem known for its vibrant and lively color. Its most striking feature is its wide range of colors, from light blue to bright lime green, depending on the minerals in the area where it’s mined.
- Bisbee Turquoise. Bisbee turquoise is renowned for its deep, rich blue color that often contains hints of green. It stands out for its “smoky” matrix, which is a web of dark lines adding depth and interest to each stone.
There is evidence of turquoise use in China dating at least as far back as 1700 BC as evidenced by a bronze plaque with turquoise overlay from the Erlitou culture site in Menan Province displayed at the Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing.
Turquoise was a ceremonial gem and a medium of exchange for Native American tribes in the southwestern US. They also used it in their jewelry and amulets. The Apaches believed that turquoise attached to a bow or firearm increased a hunter’s or warrior’s accuracy. A turquoise and silver buckle and trim give a Southwestern flair to this ...
The green turquoise cabochon, from an American mine, might become part of a designer’s unique jewelry piece. The even blue color of the cabochon on the right would be called “Persian blue” in the trade. Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA, Dr. Eduard J. Gübelin collection. Fine-quality turquoise is ...
