Turquoise Cabochons, Different Grades and Cuts

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7 жыл бұрын

Brenda from Sunwest Silver Co in Albuquerque, New Mexico, talks about different types of turquoise cabochons and grading turquoise.
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Sunwest Silver Co Inc is a family owned business that began with Ernest Montoya selling beautiful Native handmade jewelry out of his car on the road, after he came back from the war in Vietnam. By 1970 he had established what we know today as Sunwest Silver Co Inc.
Today, the Montoya family works together every day, still following their passion for Turquoise and beautiful Native American handmade jewelry and arts. As the owner and operator of the Carico Lake, Badger, Falcon, New Lander Turquoise mines in the Southwestern USA, we provide distinctive stone for our jewelry artists, and fulfill our love of mining!
Whether you are an avid collector, producing your own jewelry or new to the Turquoise addiction, we can supply you with the Turquoise of your choice in handmade Native American jewelry, rough, cabochons, beads or chips.
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@maryplewes5040 2 күн бұрын

thank you for the video

@WandaandSteveCreations Ай бұрын

Good information and thank you.

@cyn.dfurches-jones4340 Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!!

@corystreat7605 6 ай бұрын

Just watched your video again and you are AWESOME!

@richardedwin5980 3 жыл бұрын

Be still my beating heart!!! Brains and gorgeous looks on this woman. A rarity. Great, informative video.

@buleminangmuarolabuah 3 жыл бұрын

I always love turquoise and always buying turquoise stones because they just nice and got a beautiful colour and also like looking at them from time to time. I definitely learn something more about turquoise after watching your video. Thank you kindly and very much appreciated for sharing your video.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Have a great week :)

@donnaer Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Wanted to make sure I could cab stabilized stone.

@abhu87 3 жыл бұрын

What beautiful stones❤️😘

@mkivy 4 жыл бұрын

I got a note back from ur company on who to call for a custom piece. For my wife and one for me. This is my hometown. I moved there in 1969 and worked at Presbyterian Hospital...I look forward to meeting and seeing so much turquoise u guys get from ur 5 mines! Thank u for the video.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks so much for writing Mike, and we're looking forward to meeting you. Would love to show you our stone room!

@nancyanneberg403 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I love turquoise and I really learned something

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nancy! Always great to meet a fellow turquoise fan. :)

@nancyanneberg403 4 жыл бұрын

Sunwest Silver Co Inc you're welcome bye-bye

@laughinglion7659 4 жыл бұрын

Turquoise is my birth stone. Thanks for all the information, and i just wanna add that your more beautiful than any gem I've ever seen. 😍

@tommyrottweiler9962 6 жыл бұрын

Hi...such a lovely video..Thanks..

@markhowell4829 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear and objective information.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

@CrucesNomad1 3 жыл бұрын

I was confused as I needed more examples. I enjoyed the info as base to work off of. I may set up lapidary in my shop soon. Im a hobbiest.

@madanmohan3469 4 жыл бұрын

Great video super explanation.

@tattoofthesun 3 жыл бұрын

I think she’s the real gem boyyyeeeee. Lol I’m half messin around. That Carico is so bold. Can you guys do a video on each mine out there?

@MrSpock-hw7mm 4 жыл бұрын

Love the apple green colors

@lisapfeiffer4053 5 жыл бұрын

thank you. it was well presented and very informative

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa!! Have a great week :)

@crowfoot7355 3 жыл бұрын

Sago thank you

@SojournItaly 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, just what I needed to learn the basics. Subbed as well!

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@88omayma 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@Jshankarpatel532 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very very much Ma'am for this Informative video 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌🙏🙂🇮🇳 Bharat

@zawar1512 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for such a nice and informative video.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Zawar! Have a great weekend. :)

@scoobnicholas3868 5 жыл бұрын

Good info, just starting to take more interest in the grades of turquoise, ran into your video, really enjoyed watching, and learning :)

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@darcidecaesaria9071 3 жыл бұрын

I have a piece that is supposed to be very expensive..but its so hard to actually find out..thank you for the info .

@chrisbk3265 Жыл бұрын

The cool thing about turquoise is to know it's origin. What country and what mine your piece comes from. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@petrichor7121 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sooo glad I clicked on this video.. Great information and very well presented! 👍👍

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Vinette!

@clmarsik 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this young lady attended the New Mexico Mining School in Socorro, NM? She does very well with her knowledge, thank you.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 2 жыл бұрын

Hello - as far as I know Brenda has learned by working at Sunwest for many years :) Thanks very much!

@marineexcavations6317 5 жыл бұрын

Very good

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u!! :)

@croatiansensation6062 3 жыл бұрын

Brenda is beautiful and intelligent. Thank you!

@saadsssd2893 4 жыл бұрын

أحجار رؤؤؤعة 🌹

@darrellcanhelp735 5 жыл бұрын

very informative , wish I had found this video a few months ago

@darrellcanhelp735 5 жыл бұрын

Oh and your very beautiful Brenda

@crazyoldhippieladyinthebib7357 5 жыл бұрын

You give an excellent presentation! I was very impressed by the lack of "filler" words/talk. You had very few ums-ohs. There were none of the You knows...or buts ands and ifs. (I know...huh? Kills me to say/hear that saying out of sort!) Pls, if you've not done already, consider joining the local Toast Masters. Peers meet 1 to 4 times monthly- some with a lot of experience and others with some and many with no public speaking skills. Everyone follows instructional books- all focused on the type of skills needing improvement and those that need other skills honed. It's cheap, fun and easy. You'll be critiqued and have the opportunity to critique others in their delivery of speeches-funny stories-instructional speeches ECT. There are several mtgs around one's town at varying times thru out the day. Plus once competency has been established and given via TM certificates of completion opportunities for advancement increase w/in the work area. They're world wide and in your local phone book. No cult...they're not allowed 2 advertise and I'm thinking that I'm crossing lines. Oh well...Good job & TY.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Brenda really knows her stuff :)

@luckykicks8646 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, luv ur Video...

@SunwestSilverCoInc 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!

@luckykicks8646 6 жыл бұрын

I have some turquoise. I'm not sure what kind they could be.

@luckykicks8646 6 жыл бұрын

Luv to visit you sometimes. I'm a Navajo Silversmith. Looking for rough ready to cut turquoise.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 6 жыл бұрын

Martin, that's exactly what we do!!! We're in Albuquerque, NM at 324 Lomas Blvd NW. Our stone room can also work with you long distance. Hope to meet you one day!

@abbaski7546 3 жыл бұрын

@@SunwestSilverCoInc hi

@gauravahluwalia1909 4 жыл бұрын

Great will buy it but original from arizona ,bracelet n pendant.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

hi Angie, You can contact our main showroom to order stone or handmade jewelry. You can also shop our website for handmade jewelry at www.SunwestHandmade.com. 1-800-771-3781 or Sales@SunwestSilver.com Thanks!

@russtgrower750 3 жыл бұрын

Brenda, my goodness what a smoke show!

@okaforchigbo9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information pls how can I get Turquoise stone..

@SunwestSilverCoInc 2 жыл бұрын

hi Okafor - You can contact our stone room at 1-800-771-3781 or MTurano@SunwestSilver.com. The stone room also has social media pages here: facebook.com/SunwestTurquoise/ or instagram.com/sunwestturquoise/ Thanks!

@elguapojefe736 3 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative and eye catching, are you Native American? 🤔

@JOHNUDT 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Do you ship to India ?

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we ship world wide. You can reach our stone room at 1-800-771-3781 or email bbaca@sunwestsilver.com. Our main website has email signup forrms where you can select which dept you are interested in. www.SunwestSilver.com. Thank you Johnudt!

@ivangamer8022 2 жыл бұрын

Well the heat treating part makes me worry about the molecular change in the stone itself

@SunwestSilverCoInc 2 жыл бұрын

Most turquoise on the market has to be hardened to be able to cut. Natural turquoise that comes out of the ground hard enough to work is a true high-grade gemstone. Thanks Illyrian :)

@ivangamer8022 2 жыл бұрын

@@SunwestSilverCoInc I have few questions. Does the epoxy goes literally everywhere inside the stone or just into the cracks? Also how much heat is being applied? Does the treated feel more a bit plastic or the same as the natural? Asking beause i'd like to make something with turquoise. Thanks

@SunwestSilverCoInc 2 жыл бұрын

@@ivangamer8022 No, it doesn't feel plastic - if you are familiar with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise - that is one of the softest stones with very little coming out that is hard enough to work naturally. It's a good example of beautiful stabilized turq. For more technical answers - you can contact our stone room directly and Michael will be able to talk with you about the stabilization process. You can reach him at MTurano@SunwestSilver.com or 1-800-771-3781. He'll be best to answer all your questions! Thanks Illyrian

@synchronicity67 Жыл бұрын

Do u have any videos on iranian turquoise or firoza and Tibetan turquoise?? Thanks

@SunwestSilverCoInc Жыл бұрын

We specialize in North American Turquoise and some collectible turquoises from around the world but we don't have videos on Iranian or Tibetan. :)

@synchronicity67 Жыл бұрын

@@SunwestSilverCoInc thanks

@paulskillman7595 5 жыл бұрын

Can I borrow a bucket?

@mizfrenchtwist 6 жыл бұрын

hello, very informative , I love your scholarship on turquoise. but I am not clear on the name you called the VARISCITE CALCASIDERITE ...was it nelander ? mewlander ? other than that , very nicely presented. BIG THUMBS UP thank you..........

@SunwestSilverCoInc 6 жыл бұрын

It's "New Lander", trade name for this stone. Thanks very much! :)

@annettecastellanosguillen9491 4 жыл бұрын

What is White Buffalo tourquise? I came across a piece being sold under this name

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

hi Annette! There is a beautiful stone that is not turquoise but is called White Buffalo, and also turquoise that is white (very faint tint of color) from Nevada's Dry Creek mine that is considered to be true turquoise. We have a video on White Buffalo here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7xzgrKT1tPGqGw.html. Thanks!

@danvango 2 жыл бұрын

pronounced MOs scale not Maws scale, interesting choices on Turquoise

@menow. 6 жыл бұрын

Carico can go for $15 or $20? I think you mean per carat, but you didn't say that.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right! $15-$20/carat. Thanks :)

@anthonyromero5479 5 жыл бұрын

How many of them five gallon buckets is full of high grade carico? Any Chinese lander looking stuff in stock,how much?

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

hi Anthony, We do have New Lander - and Carico. :) You can get prices and answers to any other questions if you give us a call at 1-800-771-3781 and ask for the stone room, or email us at Info@SunwestSilver.com, and that will get routed to the person who can help you. Thanks!

@mollymcgrane4343 5 жыл бұрын

Those buckets hold all mines and grades of turquoise, and there are hundreds of them. Contact Brenda directly at bbaca@sunwestsilver.com. Sorry for the late reply.

@oxcarthabu 5 жыл бұрын

The Mineral Hardness scale is the Moh's scale. It's pronounced "Moe's", NOT "Maah", as you prononced it. Otherwise, a good, informative video.

@pervmanyesican 5 жыл бұрын

Is this Moe's ? is Amanda Hugnkiss there?

@josephmarino4069 4 жыл бұрын

Grandmother was Blackfoot Indian😉😉

@elizabethsmith2180 2 жыл бұрын

$15-20 per ounce? on high grade?

@SunwestSilverCoInc 2 жыл бұрын

hi Elizabeth - You can contact the stone room directly for current pricing and stock at 1-800-771-3781 or Michael at MTurano@SunwestSilver.com. Thanks!

@asht3637 3 жыл бұрын

This Brenda is such a pretty girl.

@anthonychan3483 5 жыл бұрын

Are Mexican Sonora turquoise 100% natural or stabilized? Thanks

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony - Sonoran can be either, but most of what we use in finished jewelry is stabilized. Have a great weekend!

@anthonychan3483 5 жыл бұрын

@@SunwestSilverCoInc Is there a way to tell between natural versus stabilized? I've heard you can use UV to test whether if it's natural. Is there any other method? Thanks and have a nice weekend!

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonychan3483 Generally turquoise that is not stabilized is going to be sold as 'Natural' and the price will be much higher than stabilized stone. Most turquoise used in finished jewelry is stabilized. I am not familiar with testing that can tell the difference. It often comes down to establishing trust with your trader & knowing who you buy from. Thanks Anthony!

@anthonychan3483 5 жыл бұрын

@@SunwestSilverCoInc Often traders don't even know what they're selling. They probably got them from another dealer. Last year, I bought a stabilized turquoise that was sold as 'Natural' from an AGTA dealer at Tucson. Gladly, I was able to get my money back. Thanks.

@SunwestSilverCoInc 5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonychan3483 Sorry to hear that, and glad you got your money back. When you buy stone like that, you can always ask for the stone id in writing.. Trusted traders will not want to sell you something on false terms, they are in the business because they love it & love the stone, they'll always be willing to stand by what they sell you. Hope you make it to New Mexico some day to shop turquoise Anthony!

@melanie.l6282 2 жыл бұрын

The sound is very bad!! I was surprised that some pieces are from Egypt they looked so much like American turquoise

@zahidkhan-ow7xd 4 жыл бұрын

How much turquoise

@SunwestSilverCoInc 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Zahid - You can contact our stone room for information on stock and pricing at 1-800-771-3781 or Sales@SunwestSilver.com. You can also visit instagram.com/sunwestturquoise/ for auction sales. Thanks!