Turquoise bracelet

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

It is believed that turquoise brings its owners wealth and success, so the turquoise bracelet will be the perfect decoration for businessmen and bankers. The stone serves as a talisman against ill-considered decisions and expenses, and also promotes relaxation and recuperation.

The bracelets with turquoise, presented as a present, will present their mistress with inner harmony and peace of mind, make her more sociable and friendly, will contribute to the development of creativity. Turquoise bracelets are especially suitable for Aries, Scorpios, 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 style contrast.

For the manufacture of bracelets and other jewelry the following types of turquoise are used:

1. Natural. It is the most expensive, does not require treatment. 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 becomes greenish, loses its original attractiveness.
2. Stabilized. It is also a natural stone, but in order to withstand the negative effects of the environment it is covered with a special resin, which blocks the veins of the stone. Due to acquired strength and durability, this type of turquoise is most common among jewelers.
3. Enriched is a mineral painted in a saturated color (with the help of ammonia, urea, aniline dye, Prussian blue). Prices for this type of turquoise are much lower.
4. Refurbished - made from a mixture of limestone, resin and paint. The 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 jewelry.

The color of turquoise depends on its deposit. In the bracelets, the most valuable is considered to be a sky-blue stone, as well as samples with black splashes and streaks, creating a unique pattern. In jewelry, turquoise of green shades is used, and stones of white and yellow colors remain at the mercy of collectors, since they are unsuitable for processing.

Bracelets made of turquoise look advantageous on brunettes, and brown-haired women, and blondes. According to the color type, they are best suited for spring girls. In this case, the stone should be the color of a green apple. Turquoise will be quite a face to the summer color type, but its shade should be cold.

If you could still 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-shaded stone is the choice of a self-confident person, a leader who clearly knows what he wants. Such a decoration will give the owner even more credibility and allow you to captivate others with your views.

One of the most beautiful bracelets is considered, where silver or white gold is combined with inserts from natural turquoise. These two materials complement each other organically: the steel luster of the metal and the rich blue or blurry-matt hue of the stone give the ornament a special nobility.

Well in harmony with turquoise and gold, but such an ensemble is more suitable for creating an ethnic image.

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

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

Flexible bracelets can have different inserts and links, which in different parts of the jewelry differ in width and color. Turquoise bracelet of this format will emphasize the femininity and tenderness of the girl, as well as the elegance of her hand. Such jewelry is usually worn as the only jewelry, not complementing with rings, earrings, brooches or a necklace, as they are enough to ensure that the owner is in the limelight.

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

Thin round turquoise bracelets are very popular, and you need to wear several pieces on one hand. When walking, they make a pleasant melodious tinkling, attracting the attention of others.

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

The turquoise in jewelry was learned to be forged in the Middle Ages. For example, plastic and colored glass are used as stone replacement materials. If the fake is done skillfully, only a professional can determine it.

However, guided by certain rules, everyone can distinguish between imitation and natural turquoise:

1. After contacting the surface with a damp cloth soaked in an alcohol solution, a trace will definitely be left on the last one - evidence that the stone has been painted.
2. Pores should be visible on the surface of the mineral, but there are no cracks or blisters on the natural stone.
3. If you touch the decoration with a hot needle, it will begin to melt (if the base is plastic), exude an unpleasant smell (if it is a bone covered with salt and copper), form resin drops (if wax and resin substances are included in the coating).
4. This stone has a non-uniform color, dark blotches.
5. Natural turquoise in products is presented in the form of miniature inserts. So it exists in nature. Large whole minerals (more than 1 centimeter), issued for turquoise, have nothing in common with this mineral.
6. The glitter of real stones is faint, dull, greasy, with fake ones - glass.

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

Therefore, in the process of taking care of, it is necessary to observe some rules:

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

To clean the turquoise bracelet, you must use a soft cloth made of suede or flannel (without adding soap solution). Store jewelry with turquoise should be in a separate bag, so that they do not interact with other stones. It is believed that in case of such contact, turquoise can not only get mechanical damage (as it is softer than most precious specimens), but also lose its healing and magical properties.