As we have said before, turquoise can range from purely natural turquoise to artificial turquoise that has been coloured and hardened by humans, and there are also different grades of natural turquoise, and even turquoise from the same origin can have a wide range of value.
Furthermore, we have mentioned that the role of Joe Dan Lawrie, a turquoise expert, has played a major role in enabling the stone to be clearly determined as a value .
The book he supervised is " American Turquoise" in the special edition of Lightning . Until now , there have been almost no books about turquoise in Japan, but this book provides a detailed introduction to what turquoise is .
What makes this book even more informative is that it explains natural turquoise by origin (mine) and clearly indicates the grade of each stone, as well as covering artificial turquoise, also known as imitation turquoise .
The page illustrating each origin lists stones from high grade to low grade, as well as typical stones from that origin, called classics.
Whether natural or artificial, turquoise has different value to each person as long as it is beautiful to them, but I think that for people who are looking at turquoise with an unclear standard of value, a book that contains comprehensive and accurate information about turquoise is valuable.
The book not only introduces natural turquoise, but also artificial turquoise (turquoise that has been processed to increase its color and hardness) by place of origin, providing an explanation of all the information about turquoise that exists in the world. This is a must-see.
What's more, it's also worth noting that Joe Dan Lawrie , who appraises turquoise at LFC , oversaw everything from planning to interviewing. The content will provide a true standard of value for turquoise, which has been circulating with vague knowledge and value standards until now .
It also features many high-grade natural turquoise pieces , making it a valuable resource not only for turquoise novices but also for enthusiasts .
The page illustrating natural turquoise by origin was created under the supervision of Joe Dan Lawry, so you can compare characteristics such as the matrix of turquoise from each mine.
This is a rare book that covers everything about turquoise in detail, from illustrations to explanations. It is a must-read for turquoise lovers as well as those who want to learn more about turquoise.
It has been decided that LFC JAPAN SHOW 2023 will be held again this year!
Only a small amount of natural turquoise is allowed on the market.
We look forward to welcoming you with a wide selection of rare natural turquoise jewelry.
■Joe Dan Lawrie to visit Japan■
For more details about the event, please see this article.
LFC JAPAN SHOW 2023 to be held and Joe Dan Lawrie to visit Japan!
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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.