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| TURQUOISE 2X3MM DISC STRAND |
| The name turquoise is apparently related to the fact that is was brought to Europe from the Eastern Mediterranean by Levantine traders, more commonly known as Turks. |
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AVG 2 x 3 mm |
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Turquoise |
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turq_2x3_disc |
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Approx. 205 bps |
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| SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE 2X3MM RONDELLE STRAND |
| Turquoise has been used as a valuable ornament for ages and was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. |
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2 x 3 mm |
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Rondelle |
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise |
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turq_2x3_rndl |
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Approx. 170 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 2X4MM DISC STRAND |
| The color is, of course, turquoise, but its range of color varies from green and greenish blue to sky blue shades. |
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AVG 2 x 4 mm |
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Turquoise |
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turq_2x4_disc |
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Approx. 170 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 3MM ROUND STRAND |
| For centuries, the most valuable turquoise came from Iran (Persia) but today some specimens mined in the southwestern U.S. compete with it. |
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3 mm |
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Round |
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Turquoise |
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turq_3_rnd |
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Approx. 131 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 3X4MM DISC STRAND |
| The name "Persian Turquoise" is generally used to refer to any turquoise stone that does not have the black or brown veining commonly found in turquoise mined in the U.S. |
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AVG 3 x 4 mm |
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Turquoise |
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turq_3x4_disc |
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Approx. 170 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 3X5 RONDELLE STRAND |
| The Aztecs mined turquoise in an area now known as New Mexico and a significant amount of turquoise comes from Arizona, California, and Nevada. |
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AVG 3 x 5 mm |
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Rondelle |
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Turquoise |
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turq_3x5_rndl |
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Approx. 150 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 4X4MM CUBE STRAND |
| Turquoise is often dyed and stabilized with resins to produce a harder stone which retains its color and polish. |
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AVG 4 x 4 mm |
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Cube |
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Turquoise |
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turq_4x4_cub |
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Approx. 101bps |
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| TURQUOISE 4X5MM DISC STRAND |
| Turquoise is believed to attract money, success and love. |
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AVG 4 x 5 mm |
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Turquoise |
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turq_4x5_disc |
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Approx. 123 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 5MM FACETED ROUND STRAND |
| Turquoise's powers include protection, healing, courage, friendship, and luck. |
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5 mm |
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Faceted Round |
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Multi Turquoise |
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turq_5_facrnd |
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Approx. 87 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 5MM FACTED SQUARE STRAND |
| Turquoise is believed to relax the mind and ease mental tension. |
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5 mm |
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Faceted Square |
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Turquoise |
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turq_5_facsqu |
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Approx. 77 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 5MM ROUND STRAND |
| Turquoise is sacred to many Native American's and was carved in the shape of animals and birds. |
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5mm |
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Round |
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Turquoise |
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turq_5_rnd |
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Approx. 82 bps |
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| TURQUOISE 6MM ROUND STRAND |
| Turquoise was used by medicine men for healing and by warriors who fixed turquoise to the end of their bows to insure accurate shots. |
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6 mm |
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Round |
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Turquoise |
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turq_6_rnd |
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Approx. 68 bps |
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