It is great to support our local art and now it is time to look back at the Culture Pass Challenges this year. Turquoise has been used by native peoples in religious ceremonies, festivals and trade ...

Turquoise is among the world’s most highly sought semiprecious stones. It’s used ceremonially and for adornment. In the museum’s online exhibition Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and Its Meaning, you ...

Turquoise is the sky-blue gemstone that was originally found in Turkey and therefore got its name from the country of origin. Apart from being a beautiful stone for accessories, Turquoise has several ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...