Other colors of dyed magnesite work great in cowgirl jewelry, and include the descriptively named lime turquoise, white turquoise, marshmallow turquoise, Mojave green turquoise, and more. Remove item when out-of-stock. Select Options:. Add to Compare. Allow back orders but display out-of-stock message. Staff Choice. See Also: Genuine Turquoise Beads. All Gemstone Beads.
Jewelry Chain. Size: Approx. Again, there is nothing wrong with using treated magnesite, as long as all parties involved are aware! Magnesite can be found all over the world, including the United States, Austria, and Brazil. Natural magnesite is soluble in saltwater, so be sure not to wear your magnesite jewelry swimming! Magnesite is also fairly soft and scratchable, rating a 3.
This is softer than real turquoise, which has a hardness of Metaphysically speaking, magnesite is prized for aiding in meditation. It is said to relax and soothe the mind, allowing a deeper experience. It is also said to open the heart chakra, help one to learn to love oneself, and raise self-esteem.
Linda Barton wrapped this turquoise magnesite stone in copper wire, and hung it on a necklace with copper and real turquoise beads.
Raw magnesite is often fluorescent - so if you go black-light bowling or to a fun Halloween party, this might be a fun jewelry piece to wear. Just a reminder, Wire-Sculpture does not make any claim as to medical or beneficial properties of any of its stones. Have you made wire jewelry with Howlite beads or cabochons before? Dyed howlite counts! Send your howlite pictures to tips wire-sculpture.
Click to Receive Daily Tips by Email. As you mention there is nothing wrong with using it dyed in jewelry, I simply avoid it in that particular color because it masquerades as turquoise so well. Nina Christen. I also found this article on Magnesite very interesting. Using a dyed stone to represent a real gemstone is something I will not do without informing the customer. Just recently I purchased some Kiwi Sugilite.
I went to Google and found that Kiwi stone is actually Sesame Jasper. I see you have an article on Howelite coming up. This is another stone dyed to represent another gem.
The dyed stones are popular and more cost effective to use. I realize this but am having trouble adjusting to the look alike stones. Keep giving us this valuable information. Your email address will not be published. By Judy Ellis on October 5, A sampling of dyed Magnesite Beads, available on Wire-Sculpture. Gem Profile June Rutilated Quartz. Gem Profile June 7: What is Rhyolite?
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