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Sterling silver turquoise jewelry is generally handmade and worn in the Southwestern United States. Turquoise is simply a beautiful stone. Turquoise is generally a blue-green stone with gentle hues of brown and can be found in a few different places in the world. Turquoise receives its name from the French word for Turkish since most turquoise at the time was exported from Turkey.

An interesting and very true fact is that turquoise wasn’t always considered a color in fact it wasn’t officially recognized as color until 1573. Turquoise is one of earths most beautiful marvels in the whole wide world. Turquoise is a very rare stone and can be considerably valuable if the stone is more than unusual and exquisite. With the oldest evidence dating back to 3000 BC they first discovered turquoise inlayed furniture left by the Egyptians. This is the oldest recorded data confirming some of the world’s first people using turquoise. All throughout history turquoise has been used to protect the wearer from evil or unnatural death it’s to many people considered a good luck charm.

It’s really no wonder why the Westerners are so into sterling silver turquoise jewelry given such a charming past. Sterling silver turquoise jewelry can be quite expensive depending on where you purchase. Many designers have sterling silver turquoise and jewelry lines exclusively and only deal with sterling silver and turquoise jewelry. Just like any market for anything market value for silver varies and so does the value of turquoise amongst dealers and customers. There are many places in Arizona, Nevada, California and even Utah that have some beautiful turquoise stores that only sell Native American sterling silver turquoise jewelry. The basis for making handmade sterling silver turquoise jewelry hasn’t changed

since the 19th century. Turquoise the mineral is formed through a process of a chemical reaction which happens when h2o containing very specific minerals like aluminum and copper leak through a rock. During this occurrence it forms in veins, which later turn into a nice clump of turquoise. Turquoise is largely found in the American SW. In fact turquoise has been so synonymous with the South West that during early civilization tribes like the Aztecs used turquoise in there masks during ceremonies and rituals. From Mexico to what is now referred to as the American South West sterling silver turquoise jewelry has been cherished and protected for generations.

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Really cool cats over at Nevada Coin and Jewelry. You would’ve thought that I was “Madonna” the way those guys treated me. I was so mesmerized by all of the antiques, they have in there, I believe I was there for two hours, just looking, unbelieveable! When I went in I was so hot, they offered me a cold bottle of water, how cool is that? It felt like home to me. I wanted to get a price for some old jewelry that was passed down by grandma, I was well satisfied. When I left the shop, I was singing “Money, Money, Money.

Doris

What inspired me to go to NV Coin and Jewelry was I was an ad on the TV for the shop. I was not too sure about going to NV Coin and Jewelry to sell my jewelry because I have been to many other pawn shops but haven’t found a good deal for my jewelry. After I went to Nevada Coin and Jewelry it was a big relief for me selling my jewelry for a good price.

Bubba

As a first timer in selling, I was a bit apprehensive. I did not know what to expect and was a little worried about a previous reviewers comments. Yes the office was stark and clinical. The staff however, more than made up for any downfall in the decor. Very helpful, polite and understanding to any ‘silly’ questions that were asked. All in all a pleasant experience, and one that should the opportunity arise I would go through again!

Marie G.

A.J. and Robert are so friendly and make it so you have the best deal with the items you bring them. They have so much knowledge about all the items they have in their shop and they like to teach others about what they know…

B.C.

After visiting a couple of the “traveling gold & silver merchants” who came to Mesquite, I made a call to Nevada Coin & Jewelry in Las Vegas… David was very helpful and professional. Their prices were the best I had seen… I left very satisfied with my trip and the deals we made. I will definitely go there again.

Carol R.

I am a brazilian and had the chance to deal with Nevada Coin. I was there to sell some gold coins and they paid me the best price I could fetch in Las Vegas. They are professional, courteous and trustworthy. Before visiting their premises I got a tentative appraisal by phone which I found reasonable. In the shop the attendant offered to approach the manager to get me a (gasp) BETTER price. Do yourself a favor and don’t bother talking to their rude and unprofessional competitors. They will treat you like a moron and quote prices accordingly. For Nevada Coin, five Stars all the way.

Guilherme

Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. Building had great security to helped me feel safe in handling my items.

This place is definitely recommended!!! A.J. and David are amazing…very helpful and nice people at that! I would totally consider going to this place.

Bree D.

Been living in Vegas for many years and never had to sell or hock any of my items unfortunately as luck would have it that day did eventually find me and let me tell you is it a tough racket to find a decent place out here to do business with. Pawn shops are a joke and could care less about their customers and treated me like another number. Tried and tried and place after place the numbers where all over the place. Finally decided to go to these guys and I’m glad I did. They tested each piece of my jewelry right in from of me with some kind of xray machine. They explained how they calculated the price and paid me cash on the spot. Avery was very helpful and didn’t mind answering my questions and explaining what they do. I left feeling I got the best price for my items. I would recommend them to anyone looking to sell their jewelry.

Christian M.

Professional, friendly staff. Knowledgeable and fair. An interesting experience and would definitely visit again.

Gail B.

My wife cashed in some coins and we got top dollar. We have sold to others before but no more, we found a real professional store in Nevada Coin & Jewelry. “Thank You”

Steve

My friend and I came here to sell some coins and jewelry. We first saw Scott about some coins. He was very friendly and knew his stuff. Afterwards, he brought us over to Sheila who looked at our jewelry. She was also very nice and professional. We will definitely come back here again. GREAT PLACE!!!!

Susanne T.