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00:31 May 5, 2012 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Mining & Minerals / Gems | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Shera Lyn Parpia Italy Local time: 14:37 | ||||||
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3 +1 | Reconstituted turquoise |
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AAA grade |
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Reconstituted turquoise Explanation: You have asked several questions - Pasta di turchese is known as turquiose paste, turcon, reconstituted turquoise or turquoise brick. I'm not at all sure about the grades or qualities of this type of turquoise. I can't find diffrent grades in english language websites. If indeed this is the top quality reconstituted turquoise that is what I would call it. I don't think conventional gem grading is applicable to this type of semi natural product. Turquoise 101 - The Basics About Turquoise www.turquoisejewelry.com/turquoise-101.php On the border between real and fake turquoise is reconstituted turquoise. Sometimes called brick, reconstituted turquoise is a composition of pulverized ... eBay Guides - Turquoise - Is It Natural reviews.ebay.com/Turquoise-Is-It-Natural?ugid... Turquoise gemstones are very often enhanced, and good quality natural, untreated stones are no ... Skip to main content ... The softer stone is also frequently ground to a powder and mixed with resin and tinted to form so-called Reconstitu |
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Reference: AAA grade Reference information: AAA grade is the top quality of gemstones -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 hrs (2012-05-05 08:55:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.alluriana.com/tanzanite.html in the above link A grade is used for gemstones -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 15 hrs (2012-05-05 16:00:34 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- thanks a lot for posting that interesting link! I was trying to quote my favorite old bracelet! turquoise is really fascinating and. very difficult to understand but now I know, quality turquoise is my turquoise, since I like it so much and it's the only one I can afford Reference: http://www.luckygemstones.com/turq_informed_buyer.htm |
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