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In the American Southwest, turquoise is a highly prized gemstone with great cultural significance. Author Joe Dan Lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on the subject, and Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide is the definitive resource for rock hounds and serious collectors alike. Lowry describes the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the American Southwest and reveals the astonishing variety of colors and forms that make this a gemstone like no other. Among Native American peoples of the Southwest, turquoise is especially prized, with blue stones symbolizing "Father Sky" and greener ones evoking "Mother Earth." This lavishly illustrated volume also features some of the finest examples of antique and contemporary Southwest Indian turquoise jewelry.
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Joe Dan Lowry's family has been at the center of the turquoise trade for three generations. He owns and operates the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which boasts the most extensive collection of turquoise in the world.
Joe P. Lowry and Joe Dan Lowry operate the Turquoise Museum and are recognized worldwide for their expertise.
Joe P. Lowry and Joe Dan Lowry operate the Turquoise Museum and are recognized worldwide for their expertise.
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- PublisherRio Nuevo Publishers
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1887896333
- ISBN 13 9781887896337
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages80
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Turquoise Unearthed (Visual Guide to Turquoise from Specific Mines)
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Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: New. Turquoise. What other gemstone comes in such an astonishing variety of colors and forms, or is more evocative of the American Southwest? Turquoise Unearthed showcases exquisite examples of rough and polished natural turquoise from more than twenty famous "classic" mines, including Lander Blue, Number 8, Bisbee, and Lone Mountain. Appealing to rock hounds and serious collectors alike, Turquoise Unearthed is a definitive, contemporary visual guide. Here, too, are spectacular works by modern jewelers, along with fascinating ancient and historic Native American turquoise jewelry and ceremonial objects. Seller Inventory # RNP-2002-1887896333-WH1
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