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Turquoise
Azure sky, robin’s egg blue: Vivid shades of turquoise define the color that’s named after this gem.
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Turquoise from Western Arkansas
A report on turquoise from the only known U.S. deposit outside of the Southwest.
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Gemstone ‘Paintings’ Tell Story of a Master Craftsman, Gem and Jewelry Mentor
A jeweler who quietly built a circle of inspiration and influence lives on in generations of GIA-educated jewelers and gemologists.
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M.D. Hohenstine’s Gem Displays: The Process of Creating Popular Window Art with Loose Gemstones
Jeweler M.D. Hohenstine’s spectacular window displays were a beloved tradition in downtown Columbus, Ohio, for more than 50 years.
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“Boldly Go” with a Southwest-Inspired Starship Enterprise
An eye-catching replica from a cult TV favorite is found in Tucson.
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Golden Rutilated Quartz Artisanal Mining Community
Plans to develop a collective in a remote Brazilian rutilated quartz mining community are unveiled.
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Tips on Caring for Jewelry
Follow these tips to keep your jewelry treasures safe and looking their best.
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Impregnated and Dyed Turquoise
Natural turquoise has been subjected to dyeing and three types of impregnation.
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The Glory of Green Gems
Green gemstones, which can uplift and heal our spirits, have been popular gem choices ever since we began to adorn ourselves with jewelry.
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Turquoise with Fingerprint Pattern
A fingerprint pattern, possibly left by human skin oils during the assembly process, is observed in natural turquoise beads.
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Turquoise-Rock Crystal Composite
Examination of a faceted rock crystal backed by a slice of turquoise—an obvious but unusual combination of gem materials.
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