Thursday, July 9, 2009

TURQUOISE BRACELET

The word Turquoise means "Turkish stone." It got this name from the trade route from Turkey that was used to bring this intense blue stone to Europe. Turquoise also comes from Tibet, China, Africa, Arizona and Iran. Other names for turquoise were "Skystone", "Stone of Sky" and "Fallen Skystone". Turquoise comes in different colors such as dark blue-green, sky blue, and apple green. Some Turquoises have black veins. Some kinds of turquoise are sleeping beauty turquoise, kingsman turquoise and spider web turquoise. Turquoise is a birthstone of December.
Stabilizing Turquoise is used to make turquoise strong enough to use in jewelry since turquoise is by nature a soft stone.
I enjoyed designing this magnificant bracelet and earring set for one of my best customers. They have been sold and will not be duplicated. However, a custom set of the same gemstones and sterling silver may be produced with customizing different features and effects.

The Designer Turquoise Bracelet was created with smooth oval turquoise, which have been stabalized for strength and durability. 925 Sterling Silver handcrafted wire design by me, and 925 Sterling Silver beads and links accentuate the Turquoise naturally. An illuminating Sterling Silver toggle clasp with a Sterling Silver flower from the Karen Hill Tribes finishes this bracelet so beautifully.

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