A huge turquoise bracelet is a perfect choice for someone who likes bold and bright jewelry. This is a versatile piece of jewelry that complements many styles.
Turquoise is a stunning gemstone. It is found in a full range of shades, from pale turquoise color with green undertones to vivid blue-turquoise shades. This wide color range makes turquoise a popular gemstone for many types of jewelry including rings, necklaces and bracelets. Turquoise is relatively low priced and so it is often used in chunky jewelry of many types, including oversize bracelets.
Huge Turquoise Bracelet Types
One of the most popular materials for making large pieces of jewelry such as a large turquoise bracelet is sterling silver. Silver has many qualities that makes it an excellent choice for jewelry items. It is hard wearing and resistant to the rigors of every day wear and tear. Silver is also a natural white metal which complements many types of gemstones, including turquoise, which looks stunning when set with silver. The combination of silver and turquoise is often used for bracelets and bangles.
There are many different types of turquoise bracelets available including:
- Beads - Turquoise beads are often used to make big chunky bracelets. Turquoise beads can be used on their own or combined with other types of gemstones or different materials. This can make a stunning combination and looks great with both formal and casual outfits.
- Cabochon - Turquoise is often cut into cabochon shapes and these are set into large silver bangles. These make great feature stones and allow the turquoise and the silver to work in harmony.
- Charms - Turquoise charms can be combined to make a huge turquoise bracelet with a difference. Turquoise charms are often carved out of blocks of natural turquoise. Shapes such as spheres, crosses, animals and more are readily available and these make a very attractive bracelet.
Artisan Jewelry
Turquoise is a popular choice with artisan jewelers because its low cost, combined with the wide range of shapes and styles of stone, give the jeweler plenty of opportunity for creativity. This means that people looking for something a little different should find a good choice at craft and jewelry shows, as well as from online handmade marketplaces such as Etsy.
Caring for a Turquoise Bracelet
Turquoise is a relatively soft gemstone and it is porous. Many pieces of turquoise have also been treated to stabilize the stone and make it suitable for jewelry. As such, turquoise jewelry should be looked after carefully to maintain the beauty of the stone.
Turquoise should never be cleaned with chemical cleaners. Care should also be taken that the surface of the stone does not get scratched. If the manufacturer or jeweler has given specific cleaning and care instructions then these should be followed. If the bracelet is made from silver then it is important to keep the silver in good condition by wrapping and storing it when it is not being worn. Acid-free and lint-free clothes are best for wrapping jewelry. This will help stop the surface of the silver from oxidizing. The oxidization process makes the surface of the silver go gray or black. (This can be removed by polishing.)
A huge turquoise bracelet can make a stunning piece of statement jewelry and makes a great addition to any jewelry lovers collection.
