Heart Turquoise Ring, Why Use Stabilized Turquoise In Your Ring

Closely observe the turquoise gemstone in the RG142 turquoise claddagh ring shown in the above image. The heart shaped turquoise gemstone appears to be a clean blue color, you do not see the black patches or black veins that are present in turquoise that is mined. The reason is because the gemstone in this heart turquoise ring is a stabilized turquoise gemstone. The stabilization process is used to enhance the beauty AND durability of the turquoise gemstone. In gemstone terminology, this is referred to as ‘treatment’ of the gemstone. Conventionally all emeralds are treated with oils, aquamarine is heat treated to get a pale blue color, rubies and sapphires are heated to enhance their beauty.
In it’s natural form, turquoise includes black veins and patches of the base rock. These inclusions are an integral part of the gemstone but, also affect the durability of the gemstone. If left untreated, it is likely that the turquoise would split along these veins, the black stone patches could also cause the gemstone to chip. It is also true that a high polish for the turquoise gemstone with these inclusions would not be possible. Stabilized turquoise is treated natural turquoise, the process provides better ‘binding’ for the gemstone. Careful cutting can then be used to take off the portions that are prone to crack or chip.
If you are keen to keep your turquoise heart ring looking good for a long time, a stabilized turquoise gemstone would be a better choice. It might be okay to use a natural untreated turquoise for a pair of earrings or for a pendant, this is because these jewels do not experience the same degree of wear and tear that would be experienced by a turquoise ring. The RG142 shows the historic claddagh ring with a turquoise gemstone in the center. Kaisilver gold and silver claddagh rings are provided with all gemstone options and the stabilized turquoise gemstone is just one of the many options that you can choose from. Get more information on the Kaisilver claddagh ring at this link: http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-ring-turquoise.htm A more complete report on the history of the claddagh ring can be found at this link: http://www.claddagh.kaijewels.com/claddagh-history.htm We have given the claddagh ring it’s due importance and dedicated a complete website to this jewel, visit the website at this link: http://www.claddagh-rings.com/



