Market pricing has always been subject to controversy. At one point finance theory believed that all stock prices were efficient because...

While our viewers and subscribers are familiar with Turquoise in America Parts One and Two, you may not know about some of these other...

The Lone Mountain turquoise mine. Photo Mike Ryan II. Turquoise mining is difficult and costly. In this video Mike tells a bit about how...

Tibetan turquoise cut by Japanese master cutter Akira. Photo Mike Ryan II. Tibet is a mysterious country and the turquoise of Tibet is...

In our last video we were fortunate to have Wayne Nelson explain how he put his turquoise collection together and see some of the...

Gem grade Hidden Valley turquoise from the Wayne Nelson Collection. Wayne Nelson is a private man and is not well known outside of the...

Tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine at Mesa Grande California. Courtesy of Tina and Sonny Vogt. Jewelry by Sonny Vogt. Photo by Mike Ryan...

Turquoise has only two commercial applications. It may be included in jewelry, often fine handmade Native American jewelry, or it may be...

In this time of war and crisis taking a moment to experience the frequency, vibration and healing energy of turquoise is welcome. In this...

In this video we see examples of both treated and natural turquoise from the same mine, Number 8. The natural was most probably mined...

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...

In Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990 one of the important features are the Stories of Turquoise, the first person narrative of the...

In our final video for our January turquoise grading month Mike looks at some very high grade dark web turquoise from three different...

In this video Mike compares turquoise of different grades from four different mines using Turquoise Grading Rules following the...

Ever wish there were a way to grade your turquoise? In this video Mike demonstrates the R2 rules of turquoise grading which were...

There is no grading system for turquoise. Any determination by grade is entirely subjective and dependent upon the individual opinion on...

Bob Brucia is the owner of the Nevada Gem turquoise collection and several turquoise mines including the legendary Lander Blue. He is one...

In Turquoise in America Part Two 1910-1990, we tell the history of turquoise largely through the stories of those who lived the history....

Although our focus is on turquoise in America, turquoise from other countries has played a role in our domestic market. Egypt was the...

Arland Ben bracelet with Lander Blue turquoise. Photo Arland Ben. Turquoise has one commercial application: use in jewelry. It is best...