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...

Diorama of Pecos Pueblo. In Part Two Mike continues the story of the early turquoise miners and honors their contribution to the history...

Cerrillos turquoise mined by San Marcos Pueblo. Readers of Turquoise in America Part One, The Great American Turquoise Rush, 1890-1910...

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...

Gem grade Canderlaria from the Wayne Nelson Collection Provenance and grade are the two main determinants of price. One way to establish...

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...

Gem Grade Pilot Mountain Grading turquoise is difficult. In this video Mike discusses the highest grade, the elusive Gem Grade, and we...

Very High Grade Godber Burnham. In this video Mike describes the Callais Collection and we see some high grade selections.

The same mine may show different grades. In this video Mike looks at different grades from Thunder Mountain. Gem Grade Thunder Mountain

Gem Grade Thunder Mountain. Joshua is a master jeweler known for his use of fine turquoise. In this interview he explains his process and...

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.

Bisbee is an iconic turquoise, the favorite of many. In this video Mike discusses the early period and we see some photos from the...

Thunder Mountain are two lesser know turquoise mines in Nevada with low recent production but showing some beautiful turquoise. Shown is...

Hidden Valley is a rare turquoise with a mysterious past. In this video Mike discusses the history and we see some beautiful turquoise.

Villa Grove has a long and storied history. In this video Mike discusses Villa Grove and we see some beautiful turquoise. Pictured are...

Turquoise identification is difficult. In this new study there is evidence that testing for trace elements provides a reliable footprint...

The stories of turquoise unfold before us in a never ending stream. As a historian I no longer finish one story to have it continued by...

Papoose is a little known turquoise mine with very small production. In this video Mike tells a bit about the history and we see a...

Turquoise in America is the first comprehensive history of turquoise covering one hundred thirty years in three volumes. These physical...

Colorado has a long history of turquoise mining. The history is found in Turquoise in America Parts One and Two. While King Manassa and...