Anyone familiar with Turquoise? Probably from the 60's or 70's?

[WoodnHead]

I was given a box of jewelry making supplies by a friend who had someone in the family who used to make jewelry a long time ago. I believe these are real turquoise as the box also contained a decent amount of heavy gauge silver scrap.

I can see that they are backed, but other than that I wouldn't know anything about type or value.

Thanks!

 

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[RustyGold]

I was a silversmith making Navajo style silver jewelry for years. I have used these type of turquoise cabs.
They are treated stones with an epoxy backing.
Excellent color and are reminiscent of Bisbee turquoise.
Hard to value but set into silver they're worth up to ten times the market value of the stones alone.

 

[RustyGold]

Here is a link on value:
https://tskies.com/value-turquoise/

 

[WoodnHead]

Thank you, RustyGold! That value page was very interesting!

 

[RustyGold]

You are more than welcome. Best of luck!