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In the America's with David Yetman

Turquoise in the Southwest

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

Turquoise in the Southwest

Season 11 Episode 1105 | 26m 46s | CC

For millennia, turquoise has been the gemstone of choice for jewelers of the Southwest, a tradition that continues, even as the sources dwindle.

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