What kind of stone is the purple one?

Beachkid23

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This was at the local thrift store for $44 today I grab that in a second. so it signed jr silversmiths but I'm wondering is the purple stone turquoise ? Thanks.

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MRBeyer

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Light blue is turquoise, dark blue is lapis. I've seen the purple before but can't put my finger on the gem.
 

mamabear

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Can't really tell from pic, but my bet is on dyed bone or shell
 

jason4kstate

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Purple spiny oyster. Nice find its pretty rare. The light blue/green might be Chinese turquoise. The blue is lapis lazul.
 

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