Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet |
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Paula
says - "The turquoise in this vintage bracelet has very interesting areas
of black and white chert matrix. Read about chert below.
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ABOUT TURQUOISE Turquoise is associated with the sky,
and bringing sky energy to earth. It is known as a master healer stone as it is
believed to help speed the healing process. It is also thought that turquoise
can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. |
About ChertChert, flint, jasper and agate are names commonly used by geologists, archaeologists and gemologists for specimens of microcrystalline quartz. It is found in all colors of the rainbow. Darker color chert is often referred to as flint. Many ancient cultures used flint to make tools for cutting and scraping and also used it to make weapons like arrowheads and ax heads. It is very hard and durable and the edges of chert are very sharp. Red to brown chert is colored by iron oxide and referred to as jasper and is usually opaque to near opaque. Translucent chert is called agate. Chert is sometimes the matrix rock upon which turquoise is formed and it is often preserved in the turquoise when making jewelry. Read more about stones.
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About Silver100% solid silver won't tarnish but it is too soft to use for making jewelry - it could easily be scratched, dented and bent. Sterling silver has a small amount of one or more other metals usually copper, added to the silver. To be called sterling silver, the alloy must contain at least 92.5% pure silver. Sterling silver alloy is harder than pure silver but the added metals also can cause discoloration or tarnish. |
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NOTE: Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable |
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Patina | A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance. |
Vintage | 30 years or older. |
NOS | New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago. |
Pre-owned | An item that has been used. |
