Turquoise Gemstones

Turquoise, known as 'the master healer stone' is adored by jewellers for its unique colour and beauty. We stock a wide range of different turquoise gemstones in a variety of different formats suitable for craft projects. Shop our selection of turquoise cabochons and turquoise beads, with many varieties available including Chinese turquoise, Tibetan turquoise, Persian turquoise and more.

About Turquoise

Turquoise is thought to be one of the first gemstones ever discovered, it's a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, which has a unique bright blue/green colouring. Turquoise is an opaque gemstone, often mottled with veins of its host rock. This popular gemstone was used by ancient Egyptians, Aztecs and Native Americans for art and jewellery. It is mined worldwide in Iran, China, USA, Australia, Chile and Mexico. It measures 5-6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Jewellery Making With Turquoise

At Kernowcraft we have a huge range of turquoise gemstones including turquoise cabochons including Chinese turquoise, Tibetan spiderweb turquoise and turquoise mosaic. We also have a selection of turquoise faceted stones, turquoise donuts and turquoise beads. Did you know that less than 3% of the turquoise available on the market is totally natural? Check our collection to see whether we have any natural, untreated turquoise in stock! Turquoise is the birthstone of December and the 11th anniversary stone, making it a great gemstone for a special gift.

Shop our range of jewellery settings for cabochons and faceted stones or our range of beading threads and jewellery findings to get making! We also have an extensive range of silversmithing supplies for all your needs. Explore our beginner's jewellery making kits with step by step instructions for inspiration or check out our jewellery making tutorials on silversmithing, wire-wrapping, beading, stone setting, texturing and more.

Turquoise Gemstone Meaning

Turquoise is known as the master healer stone, it is also said to signify wisdom and truth. Read our All About Turquoise blog to find out more about this lovely stone.

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