Although very different from other gemstone like rubies, diamonds, emeralds, etc. turquoise is respected the world over as a gemstone. It is in fact a mineral that ranges from shades of blue green to blue to greenish-gray. The most attractive and commonly used shade in turquoise jewelry today is the blue. The shades of the stone depend on the amount of copper that is present in the mineral.



A timeless mineral

Turquoise has not lost its charm. It is as timeless as perhaps diamonds. Turquoise jewelry is as much in demand today as it was decades ago. Early jewelry artisans used the mineral in combination with silver to create turquoise jewelry like bracelets, neckwear and belt buckles. The same is done today. Turquoise jewelry is available in a combination of all sorts of metals. The one combination that stands out the most thought is the combination of turquoise and sterling silver. This combination is most certainly one of the leading trends in modern jewelry.

Stimulated turquoise jewelry

Turquoise has always been in high demand and therefore as the laws of economics state, the price has to be directly proportionate. Today this gemstone comes with a hefty price tag and therefore most jewelry buffs are turning to what is called stimulated turquoise. The turquoise jewelry that is made from this kind of turquoise is equally charming and is available in the same variety of shade minus the big price tag. Stimulated turquoise jewelry too is most often set in silver as this combination of blue and silver is unbeatable.

Unique characteristics of a unique metal

One of the greatest and most exclusive characteristic of turquoise is that it is opaque. Both the stimulated and the genuine varieties posses this quality and it is this quality that makes turquoise jewelry easy to buy. Unlike other transparent gemstones where one needs to be concerned with flaws, clarity and reflection, turquoise needs none of these factors to prove its worth. The only thing that concerns buyer when it comes to this particular gemstone is color. The most appealing color if the sky blue, this is also called the robin's egg and is popularly used buy jewelry designers all over while making turquoise jewelry.

The perfect combination

Irrespective of whether the gemstone in the turquoise jewelry is genuine or stimulated the gemstone when pair with diamonds, zircons and silver can make for a stunning combination. This combination is perhaps the most universally loved one and therefore one will find that most turquoise jewelry is set in silver and if combined with another gemstone it is most often a white one. The sparkle of the white stone is a brilliant compliment to the smoothness and opaqueness of the turquoise. While wearing turquoise jewelry to match apparel, whites, navy blue, blacks and shades of blue go perfectly well with turquoise. For instance, teaming a nice black dress with a large turquoise necklace will look more elegant that you can imagine.