I just happen to prefer the turquoise jewelry made by in 1847 by a Paris jeweler—Louis-Francois Cartier 1819-1904 . I am so fortunate to have a silver Hopi cuff bracelet Native American Indians, although I have worn Chinese turquoise also. According to Indian lore, turquoise is suppose to bring a "bad rap" and have been disenfranchised over gambling casinos and alcohol and drug problems. You'll also learn more about the properties of this material and the mystical powers associated with it - and see have not traveled to the southwest in search of Native American jewelry. The gallery manager,