Hey sisters and jade friends! I'm your jade lifestyle aesthetics blogger, and today we're going to talk about a topic that excites and frustrates countless people: the price trend of turquoise! 💰 Speaking of turquoise, it's truly the center of my heart. From my initial ignorance when I first entered the industry to my current understanding of the market, I've witnessed the ups and downs of turquoise prices over the past decade, and I've accumulated a lot of 'blood and tears' stories and 'bargain hunting' experiences. Today, I'm going to share these hidden gems with you without reservation!

What Factors Affect Turquoise Prices? 🤔

Many novice friends ask why some turquoise costs a few hundred yuan while others can reach tens or even hundreds of thousands. This isn't simply a matter of 'seeing what you like,' but rather a complex value system. I've summarized the main core factors:

  • Origin: This is the 'birth certificate' that determines the value of turquoise. Currently, the best quality turquoise is generally recognized as coming from Shiyan, Hubei, especially top-grade materials like 'high-porcelain blue' and 'Wulan flower,' which naturally command high prices. Other origins, such as Ma'anshan in Anhui, Sleeping Beauty in the USA, and Iranian turquoise, also have their own characteristics, but their overall prices are slightly lower. For example, a high-porcelain blue from Hubei can reach 2000-5000 yuan per gram, while those from other origins might only be a few hundred yuan.


  • Porcelain Degree: The 'hardness' and 'density' of turquoise determine its porcelain degree. High-porcelain turquoise feels warm and smooth like jade, has a strong luster, is not easy to lose water and change color, and becomes even more oily and charming after playing with it. Low-porcelain turquoise is relatively loose and prone to 'absorbing color' or 'turning white.' In my personal experience, a 'jade-grade' high-porcelain turquoise is worth at least 2-3 times that of ordinary high-porcelain.


  • Color: From sky blue to deep green, the color of turquoise is ever-changing. Among them, pure sky blue (commonly known as 'sky blue') and noble deep blue-green ('high blue-green') are the most sought after. The purer and more uniform the color, the higher the price. Those with iron lines and uneven colors will be greatly discounted.


  • Iron Lines: Iron lines are associated minerals of turquoise. Some people appreciate their natural beauty, considering them 'natural fingerprints,' while others prefer pure and flawless ones. However, from a market value perspective, those without iron lines or with evenly distributed iron lines forming unique patterns (such as 'Wulan flower') command higher prices. Messy black iron lines will reduce their aesthetic appeal.


  • Size and Appearance: The larger, more complete, and flawless the turquoise, the higher its value. Especially large pieces of carving material or cabochon material, their scarcity determines their high prices. Small fragments and scraps are mainly used for inlay or making small beads.


  • Optimization Treatment: This is a sensitive topic, but it must be mentioned. Common optimization treatments on the market include gluing, impregnating with glue, dyeing, etc. 'Original ore' turquoise, which has not undergone any optimization treatment, has the highest value and is the first choice for collection. Optimized turquoise will be greatly discounted in price and may even have no collection value. Sisters, you must keep your eyes open and learn to distinguish! 🔍


My Decade of Collection Insights and Future Trend Predictions 🔮

I remember when I first started playing with turquoise, a good-looking piece of original high-porcelain blue cost only a few hundred yuan per gram. Now, the same quality easily breaks a thousand or even higher. Over the past decade, the price of turquoise has generally shown a steady upward trend, especially between 2015-2018, when it was a 'rocket-like' increase! 🚀

Why the increase?

* Resource Scarcity: High-quality turquoise mines are becoming scarcer, and mining difficulty and costs are increasing.
* Market Demand: With the increasing awareness of cultural playthings and jade culture, the audience for turquoise continues to expand.
* Speculative Factors: Undeniably, the involvement of capital has also driven up prices.

Future Trend Prediction:

I believe that in the future, the price of turquoise will show a 'two-tier differentiation' trend:

* High-quality original turquoise: Especially top-grade high-porcelain blue and Wulan flower from Shiyan, Hubei, their scarcity will ensure that prices remain strong and may even have further room for increase. They are not only ornaments but also artworks with collection and investment value. I suggest that sisters with conditions can focus on this category.
* Ordinary quality and optimized turquoise: The prices of these will tend to stabilize, and may even fall when market supply exceeds demand. They are more often used as daily decorative items, with limited collection value.

Practical Advice: How to Get Started with Turquoise? 💡

  • Look more, buy less, learn first, then buy: Don't rush to buy, visit more markets, communicate more with experienced players, and learn identification knowledge.

  • Budget first, act within your means: Choose the appropriate quality and origin according to your budget. Don't blindly pursue the top, the best is what suits you.

  • Choose a reliable merchant: Buy from reputable and well-known merchants, preferably those who can provide authoritative appraisal certificates. I personally trust those old brands with physical stores and long operating hours.

  • Focus on original ore, stay away from optimization: Unless you are just wearing it and not considering collection value, always choose original ore turquoise.

  • Play and maintain, experience the fun: Turquoise is a living gemstone, and the process of playing with it is the process of building a connection with it. Careful maintenance will bring you unexpected surprises!


Alright, that's all for today's turquoise price trend analysis! I hope my sharing can help those of you who are watching or have already entered the pit. Remember, playing with jade is about a state of mind, a heritage. 💖 If you have any other questions about turquoise, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section, and let's discuss it together! See you next time! 👋