Artistic Jewelry Creation of Turquoise from Zhushan: The Scenery on Turquoise

Based on the analysis of turquoise from Zhushan, Hubei Province, the authors summarized its three artistic characteristics: unique pattern, tubercular growth texture and rich and changeable colour. It is put forward that pattern, texture and colour of turquoise should be regarded as expression elements of jewelry design, and associative design should be carried out in combination with their different characteristics. The authors designed three sets of landscape jewelry named The Scenery on Turquoise. The work Voyage on Turquoise is based on the associations and narrative expressions of turquoise patterns; Work Moment on the Turquoise combines the plain beauty of turquoise texture with emotional expression; Work Mushroom Fun on Turquoise is based on the association of turquoise colour and interesting expression. Turquoise is an important carrier to convey the concept of jewelry design, and to a certain extent, it is irreplaceable. When highlighting the material characteristics of turquoise itself, it presents a moving landscape.