Turquoise reserves are huge, not only in China, but also in Egypt, Iran, the United States, Russia, Chile, Australia, Peru, South Africa, India, Pakistan and Kasemir. "Shiya" explains: "(Turquoise) is shaped like a pine ball, and its color is nearly loose green, hence the name."
Before the Qing Dynasty in China, turquoise was also called "idea". Turquoise is a kind of traditional jade deeply loved by people at home and abroad. It has been worn for more than 5000 years. In the United States and other western countries, turquoise is regarded as a sacred object to ward off evil spirits and a symbol of good luck and happiness. Turquoise is also the birthstone of December in the western calendar.
About the price of turquoise: turquoise is expensive because there are many processing links and large material loss. Generally, only 6-7 kilograms of wool are sent per kilogram, and the output is low. So in terms of price, gram price will be higher. From typing to carving, modification, polishing ... in carving, wool will also be worn out. A sculpture usually takes the sculptor several days.