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How can you tell real turquoise?
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You can tell your turquoise is real based on how easily it is to scratch. Howlite, the turquoise imitation is much softer and so will scratch more easily than turquoise.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Turquoise is one of the most popular gemstones. One way you can tell the difference between real and fake turquoise is the appearance. Real turquoise should be smooth, and in the fake stones, depending on the material, you can tell where the dye accumulates in the cracks. You can also do the scratch test. If your stone scratches easily, then it's an imitation. Find a variety of turquoise jewelry and other gemstones on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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“Antique 14k Gold Russian Turquoise Anchor Brooch, Circa 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
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Antique 1880s Brooches
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
60's AIDA Turquoise Blues Green Cat Wool Modern UNUSED Rya Rug Mid Century Wool
DESIGNER: AIDA
CIRCA: 1960s
STYLE: Danish Hand-Knotted Rya, Mid-Century Modern
ORIGIN: Austria, EU
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Turquoise Diamond Gold Cufflinks Russia Late 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
End of 19th century, Russian hallmarks and french import assay marks
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Cufflinks
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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Gold and Turquoise Egg Pendant, 20th Century
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian 56 (585 standard) solid gold and turquoise egg pendant.
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20th Century Russian Other Collectible Jewelry
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Russian Contemporary Art by Indie Ru - Minimalist Turquoise Seascape
By Indie Ru
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas,
Indie Ru is a Russian artist born in 1988 who lives and works in Podgorica, Montenegro Her abstract paintings and conceptual objects explore emotional connections...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
“ Antique 1850s Russian 14k Gold Leaf Brooch with Turquoise & Pearls”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1850s Russian imperial era 14k gold brooch in leaf design decorated with terqouise and seed pearls total gold weight 4.65 grams hall marked with initial work master E.F in cy...
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Antique 1850s Brooches
