The stones are mined in large quantities, but the supply of Chinese turquoise beads will eventually run out - which means that procuring even medium-value turquoise beads is still a good investment.
The lowest valued turquoise beads are the reconstituted and the block turquoise beads. These, along with imitation turquoise, will still appear beautiful, but cannot be good investments.
Overall Turquoise Jewelry Design
Jewelers that specialize in turquoise jewelry simply obtain wholesale turquoise beads of varying colors, sizes, and shapes. However, for someone who intends to create a personalized turquoise bead necklace, it is recommended to have an overall design in mind before buying the turquoise beads. When a complete design is ready, the next things to decide on are colors, sizes, and shapes.
Color of Turquoise Beads
The color of turquoise beads usually ranges between blue and green. In South America, green turquoise beads are preferred. In other places in the world, blue turquoise beads are more popular. The vivid blue, which is sometimes called Persian, is also a much-appreciated color around the world.
Other turquoise aficionados, however, like a more textured color, such as the light matrices of Mexican turquoise beads and the spider webs of Chinese turquoise beads. And lastly, turquoise may also appear in a rare yellow color. Yellow turquoise is sometimes called "flower turquoise." Yellow turquoise beads may also have hues of green, brown, and red.
Size of Turquoise Beads
If the overall design of a turquoise bead necklace involves crisscrossing strands, it is best to obtain smaller turquoise beads. However, if the jewelry involves a pendant or a heavier necklace, then the bigger sizes are preferred. To visualize the range of sizes of turquoise beads, use a small tape measure and draw circles that have widths of 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm. These are the commonly available sizes.
Shapes of Turquoise Beads
Most turquoise beads are circular. Round turquoise beads are available from most gemstone suppliers. However, if unique and natural shapes are preferred, you can consider turquoise nugget beads, carved turquoise beads, and turquoise glass beads.
By carefully selecting your turquoise beads based upon quality, size, color, and shape, you can easily create a stunning turquoise necklace that can become an heirloom piece for generations!
