The origin of blue turquoise
Blue turquoise is widely distributed in America, Mexico, Iran, Afghanistan, India and other places. Among them, the United States is the main producing area of turquoise, and the most famous producing area is Diamond Mountain in Arizona.
The purchase of blue turquoise
When buying turquoise, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. color
The color of turquoise is the most important factor in the selection. The darker the color, the higher the value. Light blue turquoise is more common and the price is relatively low.
2. Texture
The unique texture of turquoise is an important factor for jewelry appraisers to judge the quality of turquoise. Good blue-green stone texture should be uniform, without cracks or flaws.
Step 3 be clear
The purity of turquoise is also one of the important factors of its quality. Good turquoise should have no obvious cracks or flaws.
Maintenance of turquoise
Sapphire is a relatively soft gem, which is easily scratched or damaged. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the following points when wearing or keeping:
1. Collision avoidance
Blue turquoise is easy to crack or scratch due to collision, so it needs to avoid contact with hard objects when wearing it.
Avoid contact with chemicals.
Turquoise is easily corroded by chemicals, so avoid contact with chemicals, including perfume, cosmetics, detergents and so on.
Regular cleaning
Turquoise needs regular cleaning to keep its beautiful appearance. You can gently clean it with mild soapy water and a soft brush, and then rinse it with clear water.