Author joe dan lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on the subject and turquoise unearthed an illustrated guide is the definitive resource for rock hounds and serious collectors alike lowry describes the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the american. Turquoise unearthed turquoise unearthed an illustrated guide an illustrated guide lowry joe dan lowry joe p 9781887896337 books amazonca. Turquoise unearthed an illustrated guide by joe dan lowry and joe p lowry only 1299 filled with beautiful photos of turquoise from mining to finished jewelry this book will teach you a lot about this beautiful stone. Turquoise unearthed an illustrated guide a booklet rather than a book 64 pages in total it begins with an introduction into the origins of turquoise and the main countries and regions of supply it follows on with developments in the usa the fashioning of jewelry by native americans the styles of items produced and finishes with a chapter on the classic southwestern turquoise mines the . Turquoise unearthed an illustrated guide lowry joe dan lowry joe p 431 avg rating o 42 ratings by goodreads softcover isbn 10 1887896333 isbn 13 9781887896337 publisher rio nuevo publishers 2002 this specific isbn edition is currently not available view all copies of this isbn edition synopsis about this title in the american southwest turquoise is a highly prized