Semiprecious stones like amber or lapislazuli

[Molly0]

Are you sure that the purple is dyed? I thought it was a charoite ring like here:
http://www.nancyssouthwestplace.com...vajo_Made_Charoite__Sterling_Silver_Ring_sz_6

Nope, it's Mohave. It has the bronze and turquoise running through it. I don't care that it's treated. It fascinates me! There is a mine called Kingman an that produces these. ( lots of controversy, because of the treatment). Doesn't bother me tho. Pretty much ALL turquoise is treated in some way or another, even if just stabilized, otherwise it would crumble and not last very long.

 

[udalrike]

You are right, I once bought a pretty (untreated) turquoise bracelet in Munich which faded to an ugly green over the years.
Your purple ring is marvellous anyway!!!

 

[Molly0]

You are right, I once bought a pretty (untreated) turquoise bracelet in Munich which faded to an ugly green over the years.
Your purple ring is marvellous anyway!!!

Yes, it's not like our "first love" jade!

Thanks, the Mohave colors are fun.

 

[udalrike]

I must admit that the first jade bangle I bought was dyed.....

 

[jellyv]

Nope, it's Mohave. It has the bronze and turquoise running through it. I don't care that it's treated. It fascinates me! There is a mine called Kingman an that produces these. ( lots of controversy, because of the treatment). Doesn't bother me tho.

FWIW, my opinion is that there's no controversy so long as the item is sold honestly to the buyer. There's room in the marketplace for all kinds of yummy stones, fairly marketed.

 

[udalrike]

You are right, JellyV !! AS long as they are not treated with acid and you wear them on your skin....

 

[udalrike]

Lapislazuli and jade:

 

[udalrike]

Too much?

 

[Molly0]

Both gorgeous Uli! You got it!!! Is it heavy? How does it feel?

 

[udalrike]

Thank you, Molly! It is not heavy ( I am used to wearing heavy bracelets ).
No, seriously, it feels good and really not too heavy!!

 

[GaudyGirl]

Lapislazuli and jade:

I love that lapis bracelet. It's organic, yet fabulous at the same time.

 

[udalrike]

GaudyGirl, thanks! This is EXACTLY the reason why I bought it!!!!
Do you have something made of lapis too?

 

[Molly0]

Very nice Uli! Any chance we can see a closeup of the stones?

 

[jellyv]

Too much?

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Fantastic look. I think it makes a good transition between the two rich-hued gemstone colors. The main bracelets are both awesome.

 

[udalrike]

Thank you, Molly and JellyV!
Molly, the seller´s pic: