Item Tag: Red Turquoise

2.64 OZ/75G/ 33 Inches Strand Approx. 110 Pcs Dyed Red Turquoise Drilled Nugget You’ll receive approx. 110 pieces Dyed Red Turquoise Drilled Nugget, which are exquisite and cute, can easily meet your DIY jewelry craft project requirements. Color: Dyed Red TurquoiseMaterial: StoneSize : Appr. 1.96-5.90 Inches (5-15mm)Quantity: Appr. 110 PCSWeight: 2.64OZ / 75GPrice is per 33 Inches strand of these Dyed Red Turquoise beads. Largest in the strand measures about 15mm x 9mm x 7mm, but all will be slightly different color & shape. These are of course dyed, but the color doesn’t come off!Chinese Turquoise is a soft, opaque gemstone. Ranging from blue-green, to yellow-green with grey, black or brown veining . Much Chinese turquoise was used for artistic carving and jewelry, which has always been popular in the Orient. In China, Turquoise dates to the thirteenth century A.D. Although most brought from trade with the Persians, Turks, Tibetans, and the Mongols. Tibet had it’s own source of turquoise usually a green cast, very hard stone with significant amount of spider webbing. The Tibetans highly revered turquoise and was used in many areas as currency.Ancient doctors thought turquoise prevented injury through accident and would place perfect stones over the eyes to prevent blindness. They also ground it into a powder to cure stomach disorders, internal bleeding, ailments of the hip and bites and stings. Turquoise is believed to protect the wearer from danger. In various countries, it is believed to fade when illness or danger is near. Another belief is that a fading stone indicates a lover’s faithlessness or a friend’s disaffection.Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. Jewelry should be removed before washing. Turquoise is commonly impregnated with plastic, colorless oil or wax to improve color and increase durability. Untreated turquoise will eventually turn green. As genuine Chinese turquoise is expensive, reconstituted turquoise is made today. Crafted from real turquoise chips fused with other stones to cut the cost. Turquoise is the birthstone for the month of December. Main picture shows one strand of Dyed Red Turquoise Drilled Nugget. Other strands will have slightly different count and shapes from picture shows. Exact size will refer to the assorted you received.You’ll receive more pieces in case there’s damage during shipping handling, or quality issues.If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask.