Turquoise is a soft opaque gemstone, formed by volcanic rock reacting to water-brought copper deposits. As genuine turquoise is expensive, reconstituted turquoise is common – crafted from real turquoise chips fused with other stone. Turquoise has always been used to protect the wearer from danger, attract wealth, and warn as a talisman or good luck charm.

Price is for one 16-inch string of these unusual Chinese yellow turquoise beads. Each butterfly measures 13mm x...
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