Featured What type of turquoise is this?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by spartcom5, Aug 6, 2023.

  1. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    I recently bought this turquoise ring at the scrapper for $5 and loved the stone. Unfortunately I need to size it down in order to wear it. However, I haven't really seen turquoise in this shade of color before... I think it may be Stenich? I will provide a photo for comparison. Also the maker's mark is probably unidentifiable but it never hurts to ask if anyone knows of whom it may be? Thanks again!
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I do not recognize the turq..... or the siggy...:(
     
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  3. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I believe that might be Damele (sometimes spelled Damale) Which is technically variscite, not turquoise.
    A very popular stone in NA jewelry.

    I love it! It looks like Navajo work.
    Here are samples of Damele:
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    Here is some high grade:
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    Last edited: Aug 6, 2023
  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Is damele its own mineral? Or a term for green turquoise in matrix? Had not heard of it before & my older mineral guide does not know it. Whatever it is, have to say I like it better than unveined sky blue turquoise.
     
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  5. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking it may also be Carico Lake
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  6. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Aug 6, 2023
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  7. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like the ring was poorly made by a beginner hobbyist/student.
     
  8. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Your pics are really good!
     
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  9. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Love this piece. I’d wear it in a minute. I come from the school that turquoise cannot be identified without knowing the specific maker and if they worked with a specific mine. Personally I wouldn’t bother sizing it. I don’t usually size my own pieces as I hate popping stones and I’ve had issues with laser sizing. I just put sizing guards on NA rings.
     
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