Turquoise

A blue/greenish opaque stone which often has brown stains which are the result of the stains of iron compounds which sit in the seams where the stone is mined and adds to its charm. It was first mined over 6000 years ago, and Native American Indians have used it as a protective stone and used it to bring rain (no need of that here in the UK then). The stone is believed to enhance creative expression, peace of mind, communication, friendship and loyalty. Turquoise is one of the birthstones of December, along with lapis lazuli, and symbolises Prosperity.
Turquoise is normally stabilised or reconstitured with resin - this is a common practice since Turquoise in its natural state is very soft, and otherwise it would crumble to pieces. This is not reconstituted which is the remanufacture of the stone from crushed aggregate with epoxy resin - we do not sell reconsituted Turquoise,and we do not sell dyed Howlite masquerading as Turquoise.Sometimes the natural colours are dye enhanced - and this will always be noted in the item description) - our Turquoise is genuine and not a dyed or cheaper stone.
Because Turquoise is so soft, you should avoid exposing it to hot water and household chemicals as this will damage your stone. Please note, regardless of grade, this is a natural stone and like all other natural stones, will have natural flaws and inclusions/ matrix, no two strands will be alike and each strand will exhibit natural imperfections.

Click image for detail view	Strand 4-5mm Turquoise Beads 1 Strand 4-5mm Turquoise Beads. Strand measures approx 15.5 inches / 39cm; fabulous range of turquoise colours with natural matrix. £11.50 per strand	TU-77 Qty
	Strand 5-6.5mm Turquoise Beads 1 Strand 5-6.5mm Turquoise Beads. Strand measures approx 15.5 inches / 39cm; fabulous range of turquoise colours with natural matrix. £15.00 per strand	TU-78 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Button Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Button Beads; these measure approx. 14x6mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches) £13.50 per strand	TU-91 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Medium Flat Oval Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Medium Flat Oval Beads - great beads, would make a lovely bracelet perhaps; very nice colour. These beads measure approx. 23x17x7mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £14.00 per strand	TU-87 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Large Flat Oval Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Large Flat Oval Beads - great beads, would make a lovely bracelet perhaps; very nice colour. Measure approx. 30x22x10mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £16.00 per strand	TU-85 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Rondelle Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Rondelle/ 'Button' Shape Beads; these measure approx. 11x6mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches) £12.00 per strand	TU-89 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Large Heishi Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Large Irregular-Cut Heishi Beads; these measure approx. 7x4mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches) £10.00 per strand	TU-90 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Long Barrel Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Long Barrel Beads; measure approx. 32x11mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £14.00 per strand	TU-84 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand A-Grade Mixed Colour Faceted Turquoise Square Beads 1 Strand A-Grade Mixed Colour Faceted Turquoise Square Beads - approx. 7 different colours (different mine origins) for the beads in this strand - the beads are small, measuring approx. 4x2mm and the strand measures approx. 15.5 inches/39.5cm. £18.00 per strand	TU-59 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Puffed Diamond Shaped Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Puffed Diamond Shaped Beads. These beads measure approx. 18x7mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £14.00 per strand	TU-88 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Soft Oblong Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Soft Oblong Beads. Measure approx. 20x15x7mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £15.00 per strand	TU-82 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Turquoise Puffed Semi-Oblong Beads 1 Strand Turquoise Puffed Semi-Oblong Beads; a most interesting shape, lovely colour and feel to these - would make great earrings or bracelets - these beads measure approx. 20x15x8mm (some larger, some smaller). Strand measures approx. 40cm (approx. 15¾ inches). £14.00 per strand	TU-86 Qty
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