How Do I Know I'm Buying Real Turquoise Jewelry?


Real turquoise will have variations in color pattern, while imitation stones will have unnatural collections of dye in the cracks of the stone. The time-tested method of tapping the stone on your teeth can help differentiate between real stone and the dull feel of the plastic or sharp feel of glass. Quality dealers and jewelers will be knowledgeable about the turquoise they’re selling, it’s history and source should be known.

What is The Significance of Real Turquoise Jewelry?

Turquoise jewelry holds cultural significance throughout the southwest United States. Turquoise is often called the “stone of life.” The stone has the ability to change color over years of wear and particular environmental conditions. Turquoise is a luxury stone that has been associated with power and one’s status. Wearing turquoise earrings, turquoise rings, and turquoise necklaces are said to attract good fortune.

How Can You Tell if Turquoise Jewelry is Real?

How to tell if turquoise jewelry is real. The authenticity of turquoise jewelry for men and authentic turquoise jewelry for women is verified by a number of contributing factors. Quality turquoise jewelry is sold at a premium and one should expect to pay a premium. If the price of a piece of turquoise jewelry seems too good to be true, then it is most likely made of fake materials. Learn about the source you are purchasing from through word of mouth, reviews, and from talking to the source directly. Learning the background of a particular piece of turquoise jewelry is an exciting part of the purchasing experience.

Other Common Questions About Turquoise Jewelry

What is the most valuable color of turquoise? The most valuable color of turquoise is robin’s egg blue, which is described as an even and intense, yet mild blue.
How can you tell turquoise from howlite? When running your fingernail across the stone, howlite will feel totally smooth and with real turquoise, the fingernail will catch slightly on the matrix or little lines in the stone. Using an abrasive chemical, such as nail polish remover, you can rub the stone with a cotton swab, if the color absorbs into the cotton, it is howlite.
How much is my turquoise jewelry worth? Using the services of a trained and reputable turquoise jewelry appraiser is recommended, as turquoise jewelry valuation is determined by a multitude of factors, from the quality of craftsmanship to the rarity of the stone used.

Order Turquoise Jewelry Online

Palms Trading Company has been the trusted source for authentic southwestern Native American jewelry since the 1960s. Order online from Palms Trading Company hire a personal shopper to select your turquoise jewelry for you in person. Have questions? Contact us for more information!

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