When most people hear the word turquoise, they probably imagine a blue natural stone that was created by chance over a long period of time through the power of nature . However, there are many turquoise accessories on sale in the world . Many of them are reasonably priced, and looking at such markets , many people may think that it is a stone that can be harvested in large quantities.
Actually , there are two types of turquoise: naturally mined stones and artificial turquoise that is colored and kneaded , and the latter type can be mass-produced. On the other hand, natural turquoise is very rare and has been formed naturally over a long period of time, so there are no two pieces with the same color or pattern.
LFC is particular about natural turquoise, and no two pieces are the same in color or pattern. Not only can you enjoy the characteristics and texture of each mine, but the color of the stone may change over time depending on the characteristics of the stone.
Everyone knows that diamonds are natural and artificial, and that even natural stones have clear grades, but turquoise is not so well known. Because of this, wholesalers and retailers who handle turquoise cannot tell if it is natural or not , and they sell it saying it is "natural" because they heard it is natural, and many people who actually buy it are in possession of it without any proof.
This is artificial turquoise. It is difficult to distinguish it from natural turquoise just by looking at it, unless you have a lot of knowledge and experience. There are various techniques used, such as artificially coloring natural stones that were not originally blue, or using chemicals to harden chalky turquoise.
Artificial turquoise is also very beautiful and attractive, and unless you are an expert, it is difficult to clearly tell the difference between it and natural turquoise .
However, at LFC, we call natural turquoise "natural turquoise" and we are particular about it. Joe Dan Lawrie, who currently heads LFC, is from a family that has been working with turquoise for generations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA , and serves as the director of the Turquoise Museum. Not only has he seen many turquoises since his childhood , he is also a leading expert on turquoise and owns a huge collection.
He fell in love with the rarity of natural turquoise and launched LFC as a brand that focuses on natural materials . The turquoise sold at LFC is appraised by him, and the color is the same as when it was mined, and the process of shaping and polishing it is the concept that allows people to appreciate the quality of natural turquoise itself .
LFC is always pursuing the romance and rarity of natural turquoise, whose colours and patterns have been developed over tens of thousands of years, and the fact that no two pieces have the same colour or pattern .
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This is a unique book that allows you to learn about not only natural turquoise but also imitation turquoise. The section that shows turquoise from gem grade to low grade by mine is overwhelming.
