In its most iconic form, turquoise looks like a clear blue sky. Beneath that tranquil surface, however, there is a complicated stone. ‘‘It is not about color,’’ said Joe Dan Lowry, co ...

Mixing different cuts and sizes, as well as colors, shows the versatility of turquoise jewelry. Jacquie Aiche Southwest earrings in 14K yellow gold with 36.18 carats turquoise, $13,250, available ...

The process of valuing turquoise can be complex. Colors, color combinations, and matrices can vary greatly from stone to stone. Albuquerque is home to the conference, Turquoise United, where a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting the Turquoise Museum, head across the street to visit Zendo Coffee, a local favorite coffee shop, and the Sanitary Tortilla Factory, a former tortilla factory ...

The scarcity of high-quality natural turquoise has been driving up prices — a rare stone from a classic mine may cost 25 to 30 times what it did 25 years ago, experts say — but there is no ...