Turquoise

✨Turquoise, also known as "loose stone," was named "Turkish stone" because the turquoise produced in ancient Persia was transported to Europe through Turkish merchants. It is a hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate mineral belonging to the phosphate mineral group, with the chemical composition CuAl6(PO4)4(OH8)·5H2O, representing a mineral aggregate of copper and aluminum phosphates. Typically formed by water deposition, turquoise comes in various colors ranging from blue and green to light green and light yellow, with significant differences in hardness. Among them, the blue variety is the most precious and can be used as expensive jewelry decorations. Pure colors such as blue, blue-green, and emerald green, along with dense structures, make turquoise suitable for high-end artistic carvings. Turquoise, with its beautiful hues and gorgeous patterns, has become a gemstone loved by both Eastern and Western cultures. In the West, turquoise is also the modern birthstone representing December, symbolizing success and victory.

🔮In recent years, apart from being favored as a traditional Chinese jade, turquoise has also become a popular element in jewelry making and embedding. Its popularity in the market has been increasing, along with its price.

🔮Turquoise colors range from blue to green, with blue being the most highly valued, followed by green. Yellowish-green and grayish-green have lower values.

🔮Based on texture differences, turquoise can be divided into two categories: reticulated and massive textures. Reticulated turquoise has a relatively loose texture and lower hardness, while massive turquoise has a dense texture and higher hardness.

🔮High-quality turquoise should have bright colors, high purity, and a fine texture. Additionally, higher transparency and fewer flaws contribute to higher value. Authentic turquoise has natural and gentle colors, showing varying shades of blue or green. If the colors are too bright or dull, it may be a low-quality product that has been dyed or heat-treated.