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Wayne & Josie Panteah Zuni Sterling Man's Ring Marked W.J. PANTEAH

Courtesy of Cheri Van Hoover

Cheri says:
"Turquoise is a very soft stone, so it is frequently treated in one way
or another to preserve its color and/or prevent it from cracking or
crumbling. It comes in a variety of grades. This article talks about
the various grades and explains why it is treated:
Turquoise Article
and this one explains how it is done:
Another Turquoise Article
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