Dyed Turquoise Nuggets? Sterling Clasp Bracelet Help, please

Hi guys,

I can never tell if these are dyed howlite or not. Any help is very much appreciated! I am so happy it is the weekend!!! How about you?

 

Check the ends of the stones. I found howllte and marble are visible where the string/wire goes through. Watch for white

 

Ok, ty!!!

 

You can also try soaking them and see if some color bleeds off. But of course this wouldn't be reversible

 

A lot of American turquoise has been dyed and resin treated since the 1970's.... https://www.garlandsjewelry.com/blo...ence-between-stabilized-and-natural-turquoise

 

I have been so busy I have not been able to get back to testing it but I will during the week. Ty e1

 

Hey there!

Looking at the hole where the string passed through will give some insight.

I know that Howlite that has been dyed has been sold as "turquoise" but over time, the color fades and the matrix looks too planned versus random as in nature.

Hope that helps!

KMAK

 

I don’t see white in the holes and there is one nugget that has broken off at the edge and the color is solid. I listed as possibly dyed. It’s too hard to determine. Thank you everyone for the help!!