Turquoise Engagement Rings

Learn about Turquoise

Turquoise is relatively soft and only measures 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale and the highest quality turquoise is often cut into cabochons. It is found in dry regions where rocks have been altered through the intrusion of other rocks from volcanic or thermal influence. The vivid blue colour, referred to as Persian blue, is created by the presence of copper in the rocks.Find out more....