Turquoise Gemstones

Turquoise

  • Hardness

    5.0 - 6.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Eastern Australia, Tibet, Israel, Tanzania, Southwestern U.S.. Turquoise and zircon are the birthstones of the month of December.

  • Appearance

    Sky blue to bluish green. The name means "Turkish stone". Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. Jewelry made with turquoise should be removed before washing hands, etc.. The pure blue color is rare, most stones contain the matrix from which it was found. Although the stones without matrix are rarer and more valuable, many people find the black matrix attractive, and makes the stone unique.

  • Enhancements

    Turquoise is commonly impregnated with plastic, colorless oil or wax to improve color and increase durability. Untreated turquoise will eventually turn green.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

Turquoise
Turquoise

TRQ166
TRQ166
 3.76 ct. total
8.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Vivid Strongly Bluish Green
Opaque
[O] Infused with oil and/or resin.
Quantity Available: 3 pairs
Chinese Spiderweb.
Turquoise

TRQ169
TRQ169
 0.02 ct.
2.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Moderately Strong Greenish Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2
Turquoise

TRQ190
TRQ190
 2.37 ct., 'AA' Grade
4.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
Quantity Available: 10
Turquoise

TRQ191
TRQ191
 0.47 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2
Turquoise

TRQ192
TRQ192
 4.13 ct., 'AA' Grade
12.2mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ193
TRQ193
 5.90 ct., 'AA' Grade
12.3mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ194
TRQ194
 2.18 ct., 'AA' Grade
9.8mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ119
TRQ119
 12.91 ct.
24.4x17.4mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Moderately Strong Very Strongly Greenish Blue
Opaque
[S] Bonded.
One of a kind.
Somewhat darker on one end.
Turquoise

TRQ147
TRQ147
 16.12 ct.
20.0x14.8mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Vivid Green-Blue
Opaque
[W] Impregnated with wax/oil.
One of a kind.
Known as robin egg blue.
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

TRQ171
TRQ171
 2.71 ct. total
9.0x7.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2 pairs
Turquoise

TRQ177
TRQ177
 3.63 ct., 'A' Grade
14.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium Dark
Strong Strongly Bluish Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ179
TRQ179
 2.87 ct., 'A' Grade
12.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium Dark
Strong Very Strongly Greenish Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
With black and white matrix.
Turquoise

TRQ185
TRQ185
 0.66 ct. total
6.0x4.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2 pairs
Turquoise

TRQ186
TRQ186
 1.36 ct. total
7.0x5.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium Light
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 1 pairs
Turquoise

TRQ187
TRQ187
 2.22 ct. total
8.0x6.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 2 pairs
Turquoise

TRQ184
TRQ184
 1.14 ct. total
8.0x5.0mm Cabochon, Pear Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 3 pairs
Turquoise

TRQ200
TRQ200
 1.18 ct. total
8.0x5.0mm Cabochon, Pear Cut
Medium Light
Strong Very Strongly Greenish Blue
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Only one pair available.
Turquoise

TRQ195
TRQ195
 3.95 ct., 'AA' Grade
12.2x9.9mm Cabochon, Rectangle Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ180
TRQ180
 1.43 ct.
8.0mm Cabochon, Heart Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[S] Bonded.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ196
TRQ196
 3.27 ct., 'AA' Grade
10.1mm Cabochon, Antique Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ197
TRQ197
 6.59 ct., 'AA' Grade
13.6x13.8mm Cabochon, Antique Cut
Medium
Strong Green-Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
One of a kind.
Turquoise

TRQ199
 7.18 ct. total
12.0x10.0mm Oval, Scarab
Medium Light
Strong Very Strongly Greenish Blue
Opaque
[A] Not normally enhanced.
Only one pair available.
Turquoise

Calibrated Turquoise
Calibrated Turquoise

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • A Light to medium turquoise, good polish, good cut, medium cab.
  • B Light to medium turquoise, good polish, good cut, medium cab, may have matrix and other inclusions.

Turquoise Quality A B
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
Cabochon, Round CutCabochon, Round Cut
2mm
0.03 ct.
  
2.5mm
0.06 ct.
  
2.75mm
0.09 ct.
  
3mm
0.12 ct.
  
3.5mm
0.18 ct.
  
4mm
0.27 ct.
  
5mm
0.53 ct.
  
6mm
1.03 ct.
  
8mm
2.10 ct.
  
10mm
3.87 ct.
  
12mm
7.35 ct.
  
 
  A B
Cabochon, Oval CutCabochon, Oval Cut
5x3mm
0.24 ct.
  
6x4mm
0.46 ct.
  
7x5mm
0.83 ct.
  
8x6mm
1.18 ct.
  
9x7mm
1.87 ct.
  
10x5mm
1.45 ct.
  
10x8mm
2.65 ct.
  
11x9mm
3.72 ct.
  
12x6mm
2.82 ct.
  
12x10mm
4.77 ct.
  
14x7mm
3.88 ct.
  
14x10mm
5.57 ct.
  
16x12mm
7.94 ct.
  
18x13mm
10.48 ct.
  
 
  A B
Cabochon, Pear CutCabochon, Pear Cut
5x3mm
0.26 ct.
  
6x4mm
0.36 ct.
  
7x5mm
0.65 ct.
  
8x5mm
0.74 ct.
  
9x6mm
1.18 ct.
  
 
  A B
Cabochon, Marquise CutCabochon, Marquise Cut
4x2mm
0.06 ct.
  
6x3mm
0.34 ct.
  
8x4mm
0.61 ct.
  
 
  A B
Cabochon, Heart CutCabochon, Heart Cut
4mm
0.18 ct.
  
6mm
0.64 ct.
  
8mm
1.77 ct.
 
 
  A B
Cabochon, Trillion CutCabochon, Trillion Cut
6mm
0.79 ct.
  
 
  A B
BrioletteBriolette
22x8mm
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