Blue Green Royston Turquoise | Sterling Silver shops Cuff | Hand Stamped Bracelet | Women Boho Style Jewelry | Handmade by TOG Jewelry

Sterling Silver and Ethically sourced Royston Turquoise.
(Stabilized cabochon. Looking closer you will see a filled flaw by this process)

* read at the end of the listing more about the stabilization process

100% handmade in 925, 950 silver and fine silver serrated bezel.
One size fits Small to Médium Wrist

Crafted with patience and love. One of the kind artisan jewelry with its minor flaws, making it an unique piece.

Came with its own shops TOG Jewelry box.

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NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

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What is stabilized turquoise?

Soft turquoise that has undergone a stabilization process to enhance its hardness and color. During this process, the stone is put under pressure, causing it to absorb a clear epoxy or plastic filler. This results in a harder stone that is suitable for use in jewelry. The stabilization process was first invented in the 1950s in Arizona.

Why is turquoise stabilized?

Turquoise by nature is a relatively soft, porous stone, and it can vary greatly in its quality. Only higher grade natural turquoise is actually dense enough that it can be cut and shaped without damaging the stone.  Softer, lower grade turquoise has to be treated in some way in order for it to be usable in jewelry. The resulting piece of turquoise is then much stronger and easier to cut, polish, and set by a jeweler without risk of breaking. Stabilized turquoise can be produced in large quantities and is less expensive than natural turquoise.