Turquoise bracelet

For a long time, jewelry made of gold, which speaks of the high financial position of the owner and her status, was in the lead among jewelry. Today, the demand for accessories made from natural stones has increased markedly. A special place in this unofficial list is given to turquoise bracelets.

It is believed that turquoise brings wealth and success to its owners, so a turquoise bracelet will be an ideal piece of jewelry for businessmen and bankers. The stone serves as a talisman against rash decisions and spending, and also promotes relaxation and restoration of strength.

Bracelets with turquoise, presented as a present, will give their mistress inner harmony and peace of mind, make her more sociable and friendly, and contribute to the development of creativity. Turquoise bracelets are especially suitable for Aries, Scorpions, but other signs may well replenish their jewelry collection with an excellent decoration with a sky-blue stone.

Due to its versatility, the mineral can be combined with any style of clothing: romantic light dresses and long sundresses or with ripped jeans and a leather jacket. In the first case, turquoise will complete the image and give it a touch of nobility, and in the second case, it will favorably emphasize the stylistic contrast.

The following types of turquoise are used to make bracelets and other jewelry:

1. Natural. It is the most expensive and does not require processing. Jewelers only grind the mineral and give it the desired shape. This type of turquoise is the most vulnerable.Under the influence of moisture, heat, sweat, the stone fades or acquires a greenish tint, loses its original attractiveness.
2. Stabilized. This is also a natural stone, but to withstand the negative influences of the environment, it is covered with a special resin, which clogs the veins of the stone. Thanks to its newfound strength and durability, this type of turquoise is the most common among jewelers.
3. Enriched is a mineral colored in a rich color (with the help of ammonia, urea, aniline dye, Prussian blue). Prices for this type of turquoise are much lower.
4. Reconstituted - made from a mixture of limestone, resin and paint. Turquoise obtained in this way is difficult to distinguish from natural stone. The main difference is the price.
5. Fake - painted plastic. It is offered to buyers in the form of costume jewelry.

The color of turquoise depends on its origin. In bracelets, the most valuable is a sky-blue stone, as well as samples with black blotches and veins that create a unique pattern. Turquoise in shades of green is used in jewelry, while white and yellow stones remain at the mercy of collectors, since they are unsuitable for processing.

Turquoise bracelets look great on brunettes, brown-haired women, and blondes. By color type, they are best suited for "spring" girls. In this case, the stone should be apple green. Turquoise will be very suitable for the summer color type, but its shade should be cold.

If you still managed to find a bracelet with white turquoise, know that it brings happiness to young and active girls who are ready to risk everything to achieve their dreams. A bracelet with a blue stone is the choice of a confident person, a leader who clearly knows what he wants. Such decoration will give the owner even more authority and will allow others to captivate with their views.

One of the most beautiful bracelets is considered, where silver or white gold is combined with natural turquoise inserts. These two materials organically complement each other: the steel shine of the metal and the rich blue or washed-out matte shade of the stone give the jewelry a special nobility.

It harmonizes well with turquoise and gold, but such an ensemble is more suitable for creating an ethnic image.

Nowadays, turquoise bracelets are very different. They differ in structure, pattern, shades, number and size of stones. Due to the ease of cutting the mineral, a very diverse and stylish jewelry is presented on the jewelry market.

There are models that are cast and flexible, consisting of numerous links, massive, even somewhat rough, as well as graceful ones that look very sophisticated on the wrist.

Flexible bracelets can have different inserts and links, which differ in width and color in different parts of the jewelry. A turquoise bracelet of this format will emphasize the femininity and tenderness of a girl, as well as the grace of her hand. It is customary to wear such jewelry as the only piece of jewelry, without adding rings, earrings, brooches or necklaces, since they are enough for the wearer to be in the center of everyone's attention.

If flexible bracelets are used only to decorate the hands, then massive cast models can also be worn on the forearm. They are real jewelry masterpieces: silver ligature and engraved metal images of birds and plants.

Thin round turquoise bracelets are very popular, which need to be worn in several pieces on one hand. When walking, they emit a pleasant melodic tinkling, attracting the attention of others.

If you want to be unique, get spiral bracelets that are worn from elbow to shoulder. Since such jewelry is made in only a few copies, you can be sure of the originality of your image.

They learned to counterfeit turquoise in jewelry back in the Middle Ages. As materials replacing the stone are used, for example, plastic, colored glass. If a fake is skillfully executed, only a professional can identify it.

However, guided by some rules, everyone can distinguish imitation from natural turquoise:

1. After the surface comes into contact with a damp cloth soaked in an alcohol solution, a trace will certainly remain on the latter - evidence that the stone has been painted.
2. Pores should be visible on the surface of the mineral, but there are no cracks or swellings on natural stone.
3. If you touch the jewelry with a hot needle, it will begin to melt (if the base is plastic), emit an unpleasant odor (if it is a bone covered with salt and copper), and form tar droplets (if wax and resinous substances are included in the coating).
4. Real stone has an uneven color, dark blotches.
5. Natural turquoise in the products is presented in the form of miniature inserts. So it exists in nature. Large intact minerals (more than 1 centimeter), passed off as turquoise, have nothing to do with a real mineral.
6. The luster of real stones is weak, dull-oily, while fake stones are glassy.

Turquoise is a very fragile and capricious mineral in terms of care.

Therefore, in the process of caring for them, it is necessary to observe some rules:

1. In order for the beauty of a turquoise bracelet to be preserved for a long time, it is worth protecting it from getting into rooms with high humidity or, conversely, with too dry air.
2. Do not touch the product with wet hands, immerse it in water.
3. Chemicals, direct sunlight should not fall on turquoise, as all this can lead to discoloration of the stone.
4. It is impossible for the mineral to be influenced by perfumed and cosmetic products: they can leave traces on the jewelry that spoil its appearance and cannot be removed.

To clean the turquoise bracelet, use a soft suede or flannel cloth (no soap solution). Store jewelry with turquoise in a separate bag so that they do not interact with other stones. It is believed that in the event of such a contact, turquoise can not only receive mechanical damage (since it is softer than most precious samples), but also lose its healing and magical properties.