The Magical Stone Turquoisn By Randall S Wilson. Turquoise is classified as a mineral and is categorized in the class of phosphates with its chemical composition consisting of hydrated copper aluminum phosphate. It is considered by many to be one of the most valuable and prized non-tra...

The History Of Native American Jewelry By Victor Epand. We all know that beautifying oneself and the use of jewelry has been around since the prehistoric times. Bead making and bead necklaces called heishe, which have been derived from the Santo Domingo word for shell, have been used for...

The natural cool colors of turquoise just seem to make it a gem that is easy to appreciate and enjoy. From the Ancient Egyptians and early Chinese civilizations to the Native American tribes, mankind around the world has treasured turquoise for centuries as the ancient stone of the earth...