Imitation turquoise comes in many forms that include glass, ceramics, clays, and minerals such as Howlite and Magnasite. Identifying these imitations is difficult due to today's technology, allowing individuals to create pieces that fool even experienced dealers and buyers. The first defense

The first thing to understand about today's turquoise market is that 85% of available turquoise gemstones  is treated in one form or another. The other 15% of turquoise is called "natural turquoise". Natural turquoise is hard enough to shape, polish and set into