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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Mar 16, 2025 · Hi all! I’ve found this buckle that I just LOVE. It’s located in Sedona, and hope to go look at it in person sooner than later. It’s 4”x3” and weighs 5.2oz The owner says the hallmark is Atkinson …

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.

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, …

Jun 18, 2022 · I want to polish a few turquoise stones I have with zam that have dull areas but I was wondering if turquoise is too soft to use wool pads. I use them for Jadeite and nephrite but jade is a …

Nov 10, 2023 · I like your nice old squash blossom! I agree, pictures of the reverse side would help! But to answer your question, yes, it is “real”. Age…my guess would be 1960 - 70s. There was an …