Thank You! Everyone, I started making Jewelry when I was 19 years old, I am now 67. I am slowing down and thinking more and more about my future, so focusing on residual income. So, I am happy to share the things I have learned regarding Silver and Gold Smithing in the past 48 years, before I go on to other things.
These are all genuine Turquoise. I do not sell anything less. I agree on the manicure. I cut stone daily and make jewelry.. so my hands never look like a models... I kinda like the reality of that
I love your work and enjoy learning from you. Please continue to post! - gal who loves to wear low leisure 'men's' rings *Edited to ask, is it bad to wear turquoise in water? Ty
Wow I can't believe all the comments about his hands. Those are proud working man's hands. Maybe you should try it instead of sitting behind the keyboard complaining and keeping your nails clean. I thought the rings were all beautiful.
Those people are unbelievably rude. Additionally, they sit comfortably behind their screens and spout off, but would never have the guts to say something like that to his face.
I will be passing threw at some future point, Im thinking Late March or April 2021, I am planning on moving from CA to east of your location I am from CO originally, Arvada up north is to expensive now. I am older and slower I have always loved southern Colorado high desert type area. Love that ring. I would like to make working with silver and turquoise as a hobby, I dont really have a hobby at the moment. How about Cowboy ties?
Do you have an eBay? how much is the purple one about and is that still turquoise gem? anything alike that one with purple and teal turquoise available? website?
Is there any home based method pf preserving vintage turquoise? Are there any clear waxes that can be purchased to coat a vintage turquoise to protect from skin oils, sweat, water and humidity?
hi I have torquise silver ring as you know after a while wearing the ring color will change and the torquise is very sensitive and it's may die if i use chemical liquids for cleaning the silver . it can not be removed(torquise) of the ring. would you tell me how to clean it at home please
I have a question about the thickness of the stones. How would a buyer know how much turquoise they're buying if they buy a piece that has been set already.
What do you mean by genuine? The turquoise shown is most likely natural. That is, it was mined from the earth. It is also most likely treated in some manner such as impregnated with plastic and possibly a coloring agent. It's still natural, but "treated". Almost all turquoise today is treated to some extent. Some is "reconstituted"> That is, it consists of small pieces held together with a binding material. Natural untreated material is much more expensive than that shown. High grade natural Bisbee turquoise can be upwards of $300 per carat, for example.
