Native Treasures 2023 Part 1

The Native Treasures show at the Eldorado Hotel has been an important part of Indian Market week in Santa Fe for many years. For several years there has been a turquoise show. In this video we meet some of the turquoise dealers at the 2023 show. #turquoise #nativetreasures #indianjewelry

[@beckys1570]

Love NM! Been many times. Santa Fe is just one of my fave places there! Thanks and cant wait for the next part!

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Awsome episode!!!!!

[@turquoiseinamerica3164]

Thanks. For a turquoise lover that show is like a kid in a candy shop.

[@abdullahtalib4335]

Are there any known instances of transparent turquoise gemstones?

[@turquoiseinamerica3164]

Not that I know. Turquoise is found in non crystalline formation which is opaque.

[@abdullahtalib4335]

In Egypt, there's a saying about turquoise stones that allow light to pass through. Numerous videos show this phenomenon, but I'm unsure if it's due to the widespread use of epoxy in Egypt or if it's natural. I'm reaching out to you because I trust your knowledge for clarification.

[@gratefulbear2183]

Yes. It’s called gem silica turquoise it came out of the inspiration mine in Nevada. $600 per ct

[@turquoiseinamerica3164]

@@gratefulbear2183 Gem silica is a beautiful stone but it is not turquoise.