Beauty Enhanced Sleeping Turquoise
Considered by many to be the most beautiful Turquoise ever mined,
these Natural pieces of Turquoise come directly out of Sleeping
Beauty Mountain in Globe, Arizona. These solid Turquoise stones have
little to no matrix and are the famous Sleeping Beauty Sky Blue
color. These Turquoise pieces are completely natural, and have not
been stabilized or enhanced in any way. Metaphysically, Turquoise is
considered to be a bridge between Heaven/Sky and Earth, grounding us
while still remaining open to Spirit. Many Native American cultures
believe Turquoise helps to connect the mind to the infinite
possibilities of the Universe, and Turquoise is considered sacred in
many Chinese cultures as well.
Turquoise is great for working with the Throat Chakra, to foster
honest and clear communication from the heart, and with Water and
Air Elements. Enhancing intuition, Turquoise also eases
communication between the physical and spiritual realms. Use
Turquoise to release old vows, express freely, and ease nerves when
speaking in public. Turquoise is a strengthening and purifying
stone, protecting against environmental pollutants, and is
especially good for Sagittarius.
Sterling silver cross with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace is 20" with a 3-1/8" long sterling silver
cross, with the bale it measures 3-1/2" long. The cross is
handcrafted sterling silver with a Sleeping Beauty turquoise nugget
in the center of the cross. It is marked GG, .925 on the back and
has been made by Gertie Ganadonegro, a Navajo silversmith. All
findings are sterling silver.
This necklace is handmade of 6-8 mm enhanced Sleeping Beauty
Turquoise beads from the Arizona Sleeping Beauty Mine, .925 sterling
silver cross pendant with a Sleeping Beauty turquoise gemstone in
the center and incorporated into this necklace that has been
designed by Beverley Burklow of Southwest Affinity. The sterling
silver cross pendant is marked on the back with the Navajo
silversmiths hallmark.
This necklace can also be custom made for you in varying lengths to
your specifications. The Sleeping Beauty beads strands will depend
on the number of strands that you wish. It can be made with one
strand or 10, the choice is yours. Price is based on the length of
the necklace, number of strands, availability of turquoise and other
requested gemstones, and the number of strands you require. We only
have a limited number of these crosses so order today. For a price
quote contact us and Beverley Burklow, the designer, will contact
you for additional information and will quote you a price based on
your design request. Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine A unique and vibrant blue, it comes from the slumbering Sleeping
Beauty Mountain in Arizona where we found a deposit that lives up to
the quality and expectations of Daniel Smith pigment. Lightfast and
permanent, with none of the transient color fade that plagues most
turquiose, this is truly an extraordinary color.
From Egyptian queens to Pueblo artisans, turquoise has inspired
legends and colored history. The Zuni thought it protected them from
demons, while the Navajo believed it was an actual piece of the sky
that had fallen to the earth. Many cultures thought an amulet wore
on a horse's bridle protected the horse and rider from a fall. The
legends are many. The magic is yours to own.
As a mineral, turquoise has a unique molecular structure. Its porous
nature encourages interaction with other pigments and produces
granular washes like no other paint. From the very first test,
artists feel its powers. Juicy washes flow easily from the brush,
while drybrush work has the intense texture found only in a mineral
pigment. Washed alongside a warm, staining pigment, it is almost
three-dimensional. While traditional mineral pigments can have a
soft, muted feel, the unique properties of Daniel Smith Natural
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine give it true brilliance. It's like
capturing pieces of the sky right on your paper.
There are many grades of turquoise on the market. Our grade, the
highest grade, is found closest to the earth's surface, where
environmental factors have enhanced the structure to gemstone
quality and deepened the tonal richness to a remarkable blue. Daniel
Smith uses only this finest gem grade to produce Natural Sleeping
Beauty Turquoise Genuine. The result is enchanting.
Historic references of Turquoise date back as far as Egypt's first
dynasty, while implied references can be found in biblical passages
as well as in the teachings of Aristotle. Prehistoric nations left
evidence that Turquoise was mined and traded extensively. Turquoise
from the American Southwest has been unearthed in Aztec ruins.
Across the world, Persian turquoise used as trading currency has
appeared in ancient burial sites hundreds of miles away.
The mystic beauty of turquoise has been felt by every culture and
its use has crossed national and cultural boundaries. Paint with
Daniel Smith Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine and catch a
piece of its rich and colorful history for yourself. Prepare to be
captivated. Beauty Enhanced Sleeping Turquoise Enhancements Turquoise is a gemstone material that is commonly enhanced to
improve appearance and durability. When in doubt, you should assume
that a given piece of turquoise has been treated and/or altered in
some manner. The typical methods of treatment are:
* Backed Turquoise: Natural stone backed by epoxy, or plastic
resin bonding agent.
* Block Turquoise: Simulant made of ceramic, plastic or other
'non-turquoise' material.
* Dyed (Chalk) Turquoise: Treated with chemical dyes to
improve or even out color.
* Natural Processed Turquoise: Treated with natural chemicals
then soaked in water.
* Enhanced Turquoise: Treated with chemicals, then heated to
enhance durability.
* Reconstituted (Oriental) Turquoise: Pulverized, mixed with
binders, pressed into solid.
* Stabilized Turquoise: Treated with epoxy or acrylic resin
to bond the material.
* Waxing: Treated with paraffin wax to improve surface
luster.
* Zachary Process: Treated with chemicals, then heated to
enhance color and strength.
Turquoise that has been treated with the 'Zachary Process' is
difficult to differentiate from untreated material. The process is
designed to strengthen the material, then heat it to dissipate any
traces of residual chemicals used in the treatment. Natural material
can also be strengthened by impregnating it with vaporized quartz.
The up-side of 'Enhanced' or 'Natural Processed' turquoise is that
the color remains stable over time as opposed to natural, untreated
turquoise which can oxidize, turning green over a long period of
time. Natural stone is porous, which can be detected under a loupe,
as opposed to enhanced material which will be totally smooth. We search the world over for the Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Turquoise is found in or near copper deposits and it depends on
the presence of copper ions for its formation. The blue color is
enhanced when lots of copper is present. The green color of some
turquoise is caused by iron, aluminum and chromium. When zinc is
present the deposits are yellowish or yellow-green in color, a rare
combination that so far has been found in only a few areas.
Most of the turquoise in this site comes from the Sleeping Beauty
mine, located near Globe, Arizona. This mine produces a light blue
color stone of solid color with no matrix. This mine is one of the
larges in North America and its turquoise is one of the most
favorite among collectors.
Turquoise Care:
- The most common dangers to turquoise are scratches, sharp
blows, hot water, and household chemicals.
- Also, perfumes and other cosmetics will attack the finish and
may alter the color of turquoise gems, as will skin oils.
Therefore, cosmetics, including sunscreen and hairspray, should
be applied before putting on turquoise jewelry.
- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may also discolor or
dehydrate turquoise. Turquoise jewelry should not be worn to a
beach.
- After use, turquoise should be gently cleaned with a soft
cloth to avoid a build up of residue, and should be stored in
its own box to avoid scratching by harder gems.
- The pores of the stone will easily absorb body oils or other
oils causing the stone to yellow over time. If a turquoise
jewelry piece was worn against the skin clean it in water with a
squirt of dishwashing detergent for a minute then rinse and dry
with a soft cloth.
- Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on turquoises and avoid
chlorine.
- Also realize that all turquoise is susceptible to aging and
may turn a greenish or possibly darker with age.
Beauty Enhanced Sleeping Turquoise: Everyone LOVES Turquoise! Probably one of the most recognized semiprecious gemstones in
existence, turquoise has been popular since prehistoric times. This
stone is a hydrated aluminum copper phosphate that often contains
iron. Its name comes from French pierre turquoise, meaning
"Turkish stone," a reference to where Persian material
passed on its way to Europe. It is considerably softer than quartz
and thus is usually treated in some way for stability. It occurs
naturally in shades ranging from sky blue to grey-green, usually in
locations where copper is hidden in the soil in high concentrations.
The blue color is caused by copper, while the green color is caused
by iron or chromium. Many qualities and types of
"turquoise" are available on the market today.
High-grade natural turquoise is the hardest grade and takes the best
polish. Many mines produce stones with distinctive color or matrix
whose origin can be identified by an experienced person.
Enhanced turquoise is the common name for medium-grade turquoise
treated by a proprietary process that impregnates and hardens the
stone with vaporized quartz. The process will not work on low-grade
"chalk" turquoise and is undetectable by normal testing
methods. (For details, please see the Spring 1999 issue of Gems
& Gemology.)
Stabilized or treated turquoise is treated with a plastic resin.
Most nugget and some heishi products are made from real turquoise
that has been stabilized. Stabilization allows genuine but
lower-grade turquoise to be used in jewelry. Even when a stone has
been stabilized, its color can be changed over time by pollution,
soap, skin lotion and oil.
Wax-treated turquoise: Much of the turquoise from China is wax
impregnated. The process works like stabilization. The paraffin
treatment only affects the surface.
Reconstituted turquoise: This term describes small pieces of stone
mixed with blue dye and plastic binder. Most products marketed under
this name should really be labeled as "simulated block."
Block turquoise: A mixture of plastic resin and dyes that is
produced in loaf-size blocks. This turquoise contains no actual rock
of any sort. Block is used heavily for inlay, heishi and beads. It
is sometimes mistakenly called "reconstituted."
Imitation and simulated turquoise: Several stones can be dyed to
look like turquoise, including howlite, magnesite and dolomite.
Glass, plastic, faience ceramic and polymer clay also can look like
turquoise.
Turquoise has been mined for eons, since at least 6000 B.C. Early
Egyptians wore the stone, and many turquoise pieces have been found
in their tombs. The ancient Aztecs in Northern Peru used to decorate
their ceremonial masks with this stone, which they considered holy.
Persian philosopher Al Kazwini wrote that "the hand wearing a
turquoise and using it as a sealing stone will never be poor."
Turquoises were used to decorate turbans, often set in a border of
pearls, to protect the wearer from the evil eye. The gemstone did
not reach Europe until the Crusades.
Turquoise is considered a stone of wholeness, promoting the sense of
unity of the self and oneness with all that surrounds us. It is said
to make one feel at home in both the physical and spiritual worlds.
Turquoise is said to open all chakras, permitting the attributes of
love, completeness and communication to flow through the body and
increasing spiritual bonding. It is especially connected to the
fifth (throat) chakra and is believed to assist in opening the
fourth (heart) chakra. It also is believed to assist the absorption
of nutrients while strengthening the immune system and stimulating
tissue regeneration. Crystal healers recommend it for detoxification
of alcohol, poisons or radiation. Turquoise is mined in the U.S.A.
(Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico), China, Peru, Mexico, Persia (Iran),
Tibet, Siberia, Africa, Australia and Europe. Home - Natural Sleeping Fashion Beauty Directory - Link
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