Buying and Caring for Turquoise Jewelry
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Turquoise Jewelry.

Turquoise jewelry is beautiful to look at, but considerably fragile. No two cuts of this material appear identical and the various shades of blue are a stunning addition for a night on the town. The soft gemstone should be worn carefully, and always removed before activity that may expose it to any scratching. It is necessary to take good care of it to ensure that it remains as beautiful as the day you bought it.

Although most people would associate this type of jewelry with the Native Americans, it has been around much longer. As far back as Ancient Egypt, turquoise jewelry was worn by both males and females, and some pharoahs were even buried wearing it. Picking out and buying a piece of this jewelry should be done at your own discretion. This means you should look for what appeals to you visually and within a price that you are willing to pay. There is no rule that says it has to be expensive to be loveable. It can be found in many places because it is a popular gem. Flea markets and the Internet are the best places to find older pieces, but it is advisable to see the turquoise in person to determine if you actually like it or not. Boutiques and other stores that sell jewelry will commonly have different pieces of turquoise jewelry at very reasonable prices.

Care for turquoise jewelry should be done properly. Do not use a commercial cleaning solution because it could be too harsh. Also avoid exposure to perfume, oil, grease, hair spray, and any chemicals because they could ruin its appearance. After it is worn, you should clean it with a dry, soft cloth before storing it separately from all other gems that could rub against it to cause scratching. Turquoise jewelry is a definite eye-catcher that can be worn with a casual outfit or to finish off your outfit for an expensive night out.

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