Green Turquoise Part Two
For many turquoise lovers green is their favorite color. In this video Mike shows some examples of high grade green. Pictured is a deep...
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Mike Ryan
Sep 17, 2023
Indian Mountain Part Two
In conjunction with the article A Photo Visit to Indian Mountain this video tells more of the Indian Mountain story and we see some high...
Mike Ryan
Sep 13, 2023
A Photo Visit To Indian Mountain
Bob Brucia, in his book, Turquoise, Jewel of the Southwest, lists the seven classic Nevada turquoise mines as Lander Blue, Lone Mountain,...
Mike Ryan
Sep 7, 2023
Red Mountain Part Two
In this video Mike shows some beautiful turquoise with excellent provenance of ownership.
Mike Ryan
Aug 31, 2023
Pilot Mountain Part Two
In this update we learn more about Pilot Mountain and see some truly unique turquoise.
Mike Ryan
Aug 10, 2023
Turquoise in Bolo Ties
Bolo ties are an important part of Indian jewelry. Although rather recent in their development they are a favorite of many. In this video...
Mike Ryan
Aug 1, 2023
Turquoise in Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry
Turquoise has been important in the ceremonies of southwest Native Americans since earliest times and is important in Native American...
Mike Ryan
Jul 20, 2023
Bisbee Turquoise Part Two
Photo Arland Ben Bisbee Arizona is considered one of the most highly mineralized locations on Earth. The geology of Bisbee turquoise is...
Mike Ryan
Jul 10, 2023
Patagonia Turquoise
Most turquoise from Arizona has come as a byproduct from large copper mines. There have been few well known smaller turquoise mines....
Mike Ryan
Jul 10, 2023
Price, Grade and Rarity
As often mentioned, turquoise pricing is distorted because of the two-tier market of treated and natural. It is like comparing, not...
Mike Ryan
Jul 1, 2023
Courtland Turquoise
During the period covered in Part One of Turquoise in America, The Great American Turquoise Rush Courtland Arizona provided some of the...
Mike Ryan
Jun 22, 2023
Grades of Treatment
In the last of three videos about Buying Turquoise we see how treatment determines different grades of treated turquoise. As much or more...
Mike Ryan
Jun 13, 2023
The Value of Provenance
Provenance means what is the source of the turquoise and the previous ownership. Along with grade it is the principal determinant of...
Mike Ryan
Jun 7, 2023
Buying Turquoise
Buying turquoise can be a challenge. In this video Mike explores different ways to buy turquoise. Pictured is a gem grade cab of Nevada...
Mike Ryan
May 26, 2023
Different Looks
As our viewers know turquoise from the same mine can have very different looks. In our most recent video we see the difference in...
Mike Ryan
May 13, 2023
Update on No. 8
No. 8 treated with the Eljen process. Photo Adam Messenger. In this video Mike discusses recent developments with No.8.
Mike Ryan
May 10, 2023
The Callais Collection
The Callais Collection is the personal turquoise collection of Mike Ryan II. Select pieces of the collection are now available in the...
Mike Ryan
Apr 28, 2023
No. 8 Part Two
As part of our series on famous turquoise mines we presented No.8. In Part Two Mike takes a closer look at the different looks of No.8...
Mike Ryan
Apr 19, 2023
Silver City Part Three
Tyrone turquoise from the old Azure mine We finish our series on Silver City with a visit to the Tyrone open pit copper mine the site of...
Mike Ryan
Apr 12, 2023
Old Tyrone Ghost Town
In connection with our series on Silver City I wanted to share this article from 1966 in Desert Magazine. Little did the author know that...
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