I bought a sterling silver and turquoise ring. Is there any way that I can figure out if it is REAL turquoise (without taking it to someone to examine it)?
2006-07-01 11:56:03 · 5 answers · asked by slp2b 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
The real turquoise has some flaws thrue them, maybe some gold running thrue, or white, if it is all smoth and perfect, it's a fake
2006-07-01 12:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by funguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perhaps more a question of what kind of turquoise it is versus is it real turquoise. It could be "real" turquoise if it is "chalk" turquoise ground into a powder, then plastic and dye added to form a solid turquoise stone. Practically all turquoise in the market is enhanced in some way. I will list a link to our website if you would like to read more. Bottom line, if you like the ring, that's the main thing. SacredBear.
2006-07-04 10:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Sacred Bear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a hot needle (heat it over a candle) and touch it to the stone- if it is a real stone nothing will happen- if it is plastic it will sizzle and melt.
2006-07-15 15:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by budlowsbro420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "real" gem has to breath....check the back of the stone to see if the band is opened so the gem can breath.
2006-07-14 19:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it wasnt expensive, then its fake.
2006-07-13 10:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by n8vhuney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋