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Turquoise is a bluish-green, non-transparent mineral and is a hydrous phosphate of aluminum and copper. As it is rare and valuable when further graded, it is prized as an ornamental stone and gem. Even though it differs from diamonds, rubies and emerald, it has gained wide respectability over the world as a gemstone. Though it has blue and green hues, the most common shade that is used in jewelry is blue. The shade depends on percentage of copper present in the mineral.

The basic advantage of Turquoise jewelry is that they are opaque. This solves the problem regarding flaws, reflection and clarity associated with other gemstones. It is timeless gemstone and does not loose its shine or reflection over passage of time. Turquoise jewelry is designed with combination with various metals, but sterling silver combination stands out and is the leading trend today. Turquoise jewelries are popular gift items for those who are born in the month of December, as it is considered as their birthstone.

As Turquoise jewelry is expensive, good care must be taken of them. They must be cleaned to ward of rust and dust. While cleaning, it is pertinent to use silver cloth or soft cloth to wipe out dirt and grime. This will help in removal of tarnish and won’t cause and damage. Also, using silver cloth adds luster to these stones. As far as possible, avoid water to clean Turquoise jewelry. If used, make sure that it is completely wiped clean and no moisture remains

Some of the Turquoise jewelry items with other combination are Turquoise cuff bracelet with medium rectangular stone, 5-stone Turquoise silver cuff bracelet, boulder Turquoise stone on medium cuff bracelet, Boulder Turquoise earrings, 16 Inch Turquoise beveled bead necklace, Blue Turquoise beaded necklace, green-blue Turquoise ring and Turquoise traditional Native American ring.