Did You Know Turquoise Comes In So Many Beautiful Varieties?

Turquoise is usually regarded as a blue-green mineral; however, there are several forms with different properties of turquoise that vary in their origin, coloring, and formation which are used for identification purposes.

In this blog post, we have selected some of the best varieties of Turquoise used in jewelry design.

Black Jack Turquoise

The Black Jack Turquoise has its own appeal due to its attractive features and properties. Its unique appearance consists of a basic color, which is either deep blue or green, and dark matrix patterns covering the surface of the stone. It is a perfect choice for fashion pieces because of its unique look.

No. 8 Mined Turquoise

No. 8 Turquoise is among the most valuable and rare and comes from one of the most popular mines in Nevada. It offers a beautiful light blue color and yellowish-brown spiderweb matrix. It is widely used both in vintage and modern jewelry designs.

Arizona Turquoise

Arizona Turquoise is one of the most recognized kinds of turquoise on the market today. With its brilliant blue color with very little matrix present, it has become a go-to option for designers who want turquoise jewelry that is straightforward and timeless. The consistent nature of its coloring and availability allows Arizona Turquoise to remain high in demand for the jewelry used daily as well as design companies.

Kingman Turquoise

Coming from one of America’s oldest and biggest turquoise mines, Kingman Turquoise has bright blue color and sometimes also a black matrix. The ability of this type of turquoise to mix well into any type of jewelry ensures that it remains popular among manufacturers of all styles of jewelry - from simple pieces to handmade masterpieces.

Golden Hill Turquoise

Golden Hill Turquoise stands out because of its unique color. Coming from Kazakhstan, this type of turquoise features soft bluish lavender color with red-brown or golden matrix. Its striking coloration makes it a desirable choice for high-class jewelers that are in search of rare and unusual turquoise.

Hubei Turquoise

Hubei Turquoise, sourced from China, is known for its wide range of colors and patterns. Bright blue, deep green, it often appears laced with complex spider web matrices. Awash with color, Hubei has reputedly the widest variety of designs available.

Sonoran Gold Turquoise

Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a relatively new discovery in Mexico and is quickly gaining in popularity. With its mix of blue and green colors in one piece, Sonoran Gold Turquoise makes perfectly modern jewelry. 

Why different varieties of turquoise matter for jewelry

Knowing the different types of turquoise is important as it allows making better decisions as a designer or customer. Each type of turquoise gives a special visual impression making it easier for brands to create their special pieces. 

Here at DWS Jewellery, we begin our story with the gemstone. We combine the production of unique gems with jewelry production. Thus, we ensure that every turquoise gem goes through a careful selection, calibration, and making the process of transformation into the final piece of jewelry.

This merger of essentials in our work helps us to keep the quality of our products.

Watch the full video and learn from it more about those exciting varieties. Did you know that there are so many different types of turquoise?