Turquoise Matrix
Before the development of a southwest tourist market and the interest in Native American jewelry featuring beautiful turquoise in matrix,...
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Mike Ryan
Jul 15, 2022
Turquocite and Variquoise
Variscite and turquoise are often confused for each other. In this video Mike discusses why this is so and we see some beautiful examples.
Mike Ryan
Jun 30, 2022
The Geology of Turquoise
Ever wonder about the difference between supergene and hypogene turquoise formation? Well, rest easy, in this video Mike covers the...
Mike Ryan
Jun 21, 2022
Turquoise Beads
Ithaca Peak turquoise nugget bead necklace. Photo Arland Ben. Turquoise has one commercial application and that is in jewelry. The...
Mike Ryan
Jun 13, 2022
Starburst and Lander Blue
Lander Blue is an iconic mine in large part due to it being the most expensive turquoise. This has led to many imitations from sellers...
Mike Ryan
Jun 3, 2022
Pixie Turquoise
Pixie is not a famous turquoise mine. It is not even a not so famous mine but it has a great story. Is it turquoise, or variscite, or...
Mike Ryan
May 27, 2022
Provenance and ID
On the social media groups a frequent question is for turquoise identification but in cabochon and jewelry. In this video Mike discusses...
Mike Ryan
May 18, 2022
More Not So Famous Turquoise Mines
In previous videos we have looked at many of the famous turquoise mines and a few not so famous. In this video Mike shows a few more of...
Mike Ryan
May 6, 2022
Blue Moon and the Pay Digs
Blue Moon is a well known turquoise from the Candelaria Hills of Nevada. It is closely associated with other claims from the Royston...
Mike Ryan
Apr 29, 2022
Turquoise Price and Value
Market pricing has always been subject to controversy. At one point finance theory believed that all stock prices were efficient because...
Mike Ryan
Apr 22, 2022
Turquoise Books
While our viewers and subscribers are familiar with Turquoise in America Parts One and Two, you may not know about some of these other...
Mike Ryan
Apr 15, 2022
Turquoise Mining
The Lone Mountain turquoise mine. Photo Mike Ryan II. Turquoise mining is difficult and costly. In this video Mike tells a bit about how...
Mike Ryan
Apr 8, 2022
Tibetan Turquoise.
Tibetan turquoise cut by Japanese master cutter Akira. Photo Mike Ryan II. Tibet is a mysterious country and the turquoise of Tibet is...
Mike Ryan
Apr 1, 2022
The Wayne Nelson Collection. Part Two.
In our last video we were fortunate to have Wayne Nelson explain how he put his turquoise collection together and see some of the...
Mike Ryan
Mar 25, 2022
The Wayne Nelson Collection. Part One.
Gem grade Hidden Valley turquoise from the Wayne Nelson Collection. Wayne Nelson is a private man and is not well known outside of the...
Mike Ryan
Mar 14, 2022
Tourmaline and Turquoise
Tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine at Mesa Grande California. Courtesy of Tina and Sonny Vogt. Jewelry by Sonny Vogt. Photo by Mike Ryan...
Mike Ryan
Mar 4, 2022
Turquoise Collecting
Turquoise has only two commercial applications. It may be included in jewelry, often fine handmade Native American jewelry, or it may be...
Mike Ryan
Feb 25, 2022
A Closer Look
In this time of war and crisis taking a moment to experience the frequency, vibration and healing energy of turquoise is welcome. In this...
Mike Ryan
Feb 15, 2022
Treated vs. Natural
In this video we see examples of both treated and natural turquoise from the same mine, Number 8. The natural was most probably mined...
Mike Ryan
Feb 4, 2022
Turquoise Maps
Many people like maps. We like to know where we are and where we are going. If you are viewing this Blog you love turquoise. In this...
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