Is AUTHENTIC Turquoise becoming more and more scarce every year?
YES. Actually turquoise, especially natural turquoise that is gem grade and needs no enhancements, is becoming very scarce. Infact, most of the jewelry you will see on the Internet and in stores around the world is either imitation stone or has been dyed and stabilized. Turquoise beads are probably the worst. 90% of what is on the market is Howlite dyed blue or is color enhanced and is stabilized or hardened with resin.
