Things to Know When Purchase Turquoise Beads

Turquoise is a relatively soft stone. Therefore, most turquoise beads in the jewelry market have been stabilized. They come in many quality grades and many types. About 90% of the turquoises in the fashion jewelry market, American turquoise beads and Chinese turquoise beads, have been stabilized to improve the hardness since turquoise is a very soft mineral with a hardness of 4-5. Without being stabilized, the beads would break easily.

Nature Turquoise Beads

Turquoise was one of the first gems to be mined and there many historical references of its use in beaded jewelry and adornments. Natural turquoise beads only come in colors like green, blue, yellow, while, you will find many turquoise beads in black, red, brown, purple, orange and many other colors, because they are dyed. Manufacturers dye these beads to enhance their natural color or even change their color. And comparing with American turquoise beads, the Chinese turquoise is greener. The hue is due to the oxidization of copper or aluminum found in the mineral.

Turquoise beads come in various quality grades and many types. The most popular shape of turquoise beads is the free form nugget shape which has a unique, easily identifiable shape. Other popular bead shapes are chip, square nugget and flat round all which showcase the dark matrix running though this gem. If you want to purchase various quality grades and types, search them from online wholesale stores is a wise method. There are tens of thousands of online wholesale stores who can offer you a large range of selections and choices.

Natural Turquoise Beads, Dyed., Grass Green

Today, most of the turquoise beads are mined in Hubei province in central China. Many jewelry retailers and makers like to purchase these beads and other jewelry materials from a leading China beads and findings online wholesaler—PandaHall. Karen, a jewelry retailer from England, said:” I just received my order on Sunday, so quick. I am thrilled with the beautiful turquoise strand that I purchased. The beads are just completely gorgeous.” Caroline, a jewelry maker from USA, said:”I have been purchasing jewelry materials from PandaHall for more than 7 year. I like its turquoise beads, both natural turquoise and synthetic turquoise. Maybe some jewelry makers prefer to use all natural turquoise or other gemstone beads for jewelry making, but the natural ones are limited with colors and patterns. Synthetic beads could offer a wider range of selection for colors, sizes, shapes and patterns, and cheaper prices which make the hobby of jewelry making don’t need to break your bank, and everyone can enjoy it. What is more, I like Panda Hall’s low prices, fast shipping and professional customer services. It is a good supplier, and I will purchase from it without doubt.”