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Identity HelpIs this a green turquoise?
24th Sep 2020 13:18 UTCAmateurgems00
So, trying really hard to become better at identifying turquoise and really struggling with certain ones. The veins suggest turquoise as does the colouring at the top left hand but I'm no expert. Any ideas?
Thanks!
24th Sep 2020 13:48 UTCKevin Hean
Has the setting a hallmark ie:- is it gold
If the black lines are below the green surface then it's a pretty good chance it is turquoise.
24th Sep 2020 15:27 UTCAmateurgems00
24th Sep 2020 17:39 UTCKevin Hean
25th Sep 2020 00:44 UTCAmateurgems00
25th Sep 2020 01:58 UTCDoug Daniels
25th Sep 2020 08:17 UTCKevin Hean
Agreed, but it is just unlikely that someone would set fake stone in solid gold or silver, plated, yes.
26th Sep 2020 01:04 UTCDoug Daniels
26th Sep 2020 01:21 UTCAmir C. Akhavan Expert
26th Sep 2020 01:26 UTCAmir C. Akhavan Expert
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