Stabilized Treated Turquoise Gemstone Bracelet with 14k Gold Filled Bangle Band - A beautiful faceted stabilized turquoise gemstone 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch (19mm x 19mm) will be transformed into a dainty & delicate turquoise bracelet with a 14k gold filled bangle band.

The vast majority of turquoise used in jewelry is stabilized to make the stone harder so that naturally soft pieces of turquoise can be cut into beautiful gemstones without its natural brittleness preventing it from being used in jewelry. Turquoise is also stabilized and treated to make its color permanent as most turquoise is porous coming out of the mine resulting in color changes over time as oils are absorbed into the pores. The stabilization uses epoxy resin that under pressure can fill porous regions of the stone. And the resin is dyed to enhance the color. These treatments make change the properties of turquoise so that it's more durable for jewelry, enabling it can be cut into gemstones, and have lasting color.

Stabilized and treated turquoise is also more affordable than natural untreated stones because only a small percentage of turquoise coming out of mines is hard enough to cut without treatments. Turquoise jewelry made with natural untreated stones can sell for thousands of dollars. Stabilized and treated turquoise is an option for those seeking affordable turquoise jewelry.

This turquoise gemstone bangle bracelet looks great stacked with others from my collection as you can see from the pictures. Have fun stacking in 2, 3, 4 or more for the stacked bangle look;
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Personalize your turquoise bangle bracelet with custom initial charms to create a customized turquoise gemstone bracelet;
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Please specify SIZE in notes to seller during checkout for your turquoise jewelry. Choose from one of my regular sizes below by measuring one of your favorite bangles, or give me the circumference of the widest part of your hand where the bangle has to be pulled over; then I can size your turquoise gem jewelry for you. All of my bangles are closed and can’t be opened. Therefore, this genuine turquoise bracelet has to fit over the hand.

Petite: (7 inch circumference) - Extra Slim Adult or Younger Teen
X Small: (7.5 inch circumference) - Slimmer Than Average Adult or Older Teen
Small: (8 inch circumference) - Average Adult MOST COMMON SIZE
Medium: (8.5 inch circumference) - Medium Adult 2ND MOST COMMON
Large: (9 inch circumference) - Plus Size Adult
X Large: (9.5 inch circumference) - Extra Large Adult
BETWEEN ANY TWO SIZES ABOVE: I can also make the bangle halfway between any two sizes above. This can be helpful if caught between sizes, or if you're estimating "size range" for a gift.
Custom: specify a custom size for your turquoise gem bangle bracelet.

This turquoise gemstone bracelet created and hand crafted with great care and love for you and yours. All of my items including this turquoise bracelet are special handmade creations that are original Frosted Willow designs. I hope you love this turquoise gemstone jewelry.

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Copyright © 2011 Katrin Lerman, Frosted Willow
A derivative of my original © 2010 gemstone bangle bracelet design;
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