Dendrites and Fossils
“Dendrite turquoise is exceedingly rare. The fern-like pattern in the matrix is produced by the crystallization of a foreign mineral,...
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Mike Ryan
Nov 1
Turquoise in Rings
Turquoise has one commercial application for use in jewelry. It is most associated with fine hand made Native American jewelry. In this...
Mike Ryan
Oct 20
The Turquoise Market
Lone Mountain from the Charles Loloma Collection (white is camera flash). A discussion about the economics of turquoise is difficult...
Mike Ryan
Oct 4
Apache Blue
8.9 carat Apache Blue/Starburst GG Apache Blue is the marketing name for turquoise from the old Turkey Track claim of Lynn Otteson. The...
Mike Ryan
Sep 23
Persian Turquoise Interview
125 carat Gem Grade Shajari from Nishapur. In this interview we learn about current conditions with the Persian turquoise market and see...
Mike Ryan
Sep 23
Determination of the Rare Mineral Faustite and Mineralogy of the Grasshopper Claim
Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory, Geochemist & Mineralogist Faustite is a very rare mineral, essentially the zinc analogue of...
Mike Ryan
Sep 18
Guest Article. Identifying Lander Blue With XRF
Identification of Lander Blue and Distinguishing from Look Alikes, Using Geochemistry Neil Ray, West Texas Analytical Laboratory,...
Mike Ryan
Sep 15
Indian Market 2024 Part Two
In Part Two of our visit to Indian Market Mike interviews Michael Turano from Sunwest Silver and Deanna Olson of Silver Sun, two firms...
Mike Ryan
Aug 25
Indian Market 2024 Part 1
At the annual Indian Market in Sants Fe Native Treasures is a show that features many turquoise miners and traders. In this video Mike...
Mike Ryan
Aug 9
Guest Article: Use of XRF in Identification of Turquoise Treatment. Neil Ray
The Use of XRF in Analyzing for Turquoise Treatment Neil Ray (Neil Ray is a geologist who has been active in developing X Ray Florescence...
Mike Ryan
Aug 8
The First American Turquoise Rush Part Two
Diorama of Pecos Pueblo. In Part Two Mike continues the story of the early turquoise miners and honors their contribution to the history...
Mike Ryan
Aug 1
The First American Turquoise Rush
Cerrillos turquoise mined by San Marcos Pueblo. Readers of Turquoise in America Part One, The Great American Turquoise Rush, 1890-1910...
Mike Ryan
Jul 28
A Geologists Explanation of Testing
Lander Blue and one Chinese Mike Ryan- There has been a great deal of interest in the X Ray Florescence (XRF) method of testing turquoise...
Mike Ryan
Jul 22
Collections and Buying Turquoise
Gem grade Canderlaria from the Wayne Nelson Collection Provenance and grade are the two main determinants of price. One way to establish...
Mike Ryan
Jul 20
Turquoise as an Investment
I had a thirty year career as a financial planner and investment advisor so I have some experience to draw on when it comes to...
Mike Ryan
Jul 13
Gem Grade Part Two
Gem Grade Pilot Mountain Grading turquoise is difficult. In this video Mike discusses the highest grade, the elusive Gem Grade, and we...
Mike Ryan
Jun 16
Best of the Callais Collection
Very High Grade Godber Burnham. In this video Mike describes the Callais Collection and we see some high grade selections.
Mike Ryan
Jun 6
Turquoise Grade
The same mine may show different grades. In this video Mike looks at different grades from Thunder Mountain. Gem Grade Thunder Mountain
Mike Ryan
May 31
Interview With Joshua Bingham
Gem Grade Thunder Mountain. Joshua is a master jeweler known for his use of fine turquoise. In this interview he explains his process and...
Mike Ryan
May 24
C.G. Wallace and Turquoise
C.G. Wallace had a storied career as an Indian trader. He was also important to the turquoise trade. In this video we learn why.
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