White turquoise?

[Bejamble]

Found a neat ring yesterday and can only suggest that it is white turquoise. It's mounted in a silver ring. Really a pretty ring, any confirmation on this find?

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[jewelerguy]

that's what it looks like. cool find

 

[surf]

I dunno, but you might have a look here: White Turquoise Facts, with a follow up glance here: Howlite.

 

[Markomyt1]

Moss agate maybe?
Beautiful piece!

 

[Bejamble]

I dunno, but you might have a look here: White Turquoise Facts, with a follow up glance here: Howlite.

Sure does look like Howlite as well. Probably have to take it in to get a professional opinion.


Cory

 

[mihmar79]

ooo very nice, i like this ring ! GZ!

 

[Armorer73]

Good job Cory. You find it in the water?

 

[Bejamble]

Yep, in the surf.


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[pl8man]

That ring is a beauty !

 

[Argentium]

I think Howlite is correct - there is also a trade name of "white buffalo" given to that same material - very nice find !

 

[mirage83]

Never seen that before. Some very pale turquoise once or twice, but that ring is definitely unusual. Very nice recovery.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Have you checked on the hardness, does have that moss agate/possible quartz look to it.
Carl

 

[carcusrex]

Nice ring, never seen that stone in a ring before.

 

[detectahead]

Very stunning ring! That is a first as far as seeing that type of stone! Nice!!


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[gunsil]

It IS Howlite. It was once probably blue since a lot of howlite is dyed blue and sold as a cheaper alternative to turquoise. The fact that it is a surf find would explain why it has lost it's blue color. Could have just been plain white howlite to start, but plain white howlite doesn't sell very well.

 

[Sawyer]

I don't know what it is, however I do know that is a great find! Glad you were able to save it from the deep, CONGRATULATIONS!