Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. The numbers are based on the relative ease or difficulty with which one mineral can be scratched by another. But the Mohs scale is deceptive.

Silver has a way of looking dull and lifeless after just a few months, and unfortunately, this happens even if it’s only sitting in a drawer. There’s something known as ‘tarnish’ that causes most of ...

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In the heart of Albuquerque, where the desert sun beats down on adobe buildings and turquoise jewelry shops, there exists a treasure trove that defies the typical New Mexico tourist experience.

Those little turquoise towers are like beacons to bargain hunters—the retail equivalent of the Bat Signal for people who get an adrenaline rush from haggling over vintage vinyl records. The market ...

Arizona has developed a style that doesn’t try to prove anything. It balances polish and ease so naturally that you almost miss how deliberate it is. People look good here, […] ...

Over 220 Lots Feature Fine Jewelry, Designer Scarves, Couture Clothing & More. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 19, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present th ...