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Feb 24, 2026 · These were acquired in a collection from the 1980’s. I was told they may be Lander Blue, but I’m no expert and would appreciate some solid opinions from this group, or advice to where I can …

Apr 18, 2023 · I have noticed a ton of listings on eBay, Etsy etc.for “genuine” Navajo pieces with the hallmark QT 925 - mostly offered for way less than “real” identifiable pieces. eg. “Beautiful QT …

Feb 2, 2011 · The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway. Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo & Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the Navajo. Zuni left, …

Oct 12, 2025 · The small mine, outside Austin NV, produced turquoise, faucite and variscite, sometime from the same vein. Turquoise and variscite are closely related but chemically different.

Jan 14, 2026 · Hello all! New here👋🏻 I recently purchased this sterling/turquoise/coral bolo tie. It was described as a piece by Robert Leekity/RLB. However, I just can’t find any info on that artist. The …

Jan 18, 2011 · Turquoise is a soft material, 4 – 5 on the mohs scale, which means most turquoise can be scratched with a penny. So, it is very common for a turquoise dealer to stabilize the stone. There …

Apr 3, 2025 · Aside from the turquoise, the silverwork is very unusual, to the extent that I’m puzzled about the origins of the urn-like (headdress?) appliques and the floaty leaves on the naja, not fixed in …

Sep 25, 2022 · Turquoise Horse Head Ring: Another masterpiece by Johnny Bluejay is a vintage sterling silver ring featuring a carved turquoise horse head. The back of the naja (the crescent-shaped …

Apr 8, 2024 · I have some cabs from the Bluebird turquoise mine that I purchased from Jason back n the 1990s: By the way, your map and information shows the Nevada mine in the Reese River …