There is no crystal color actually named turquoise. The shades that read as turquoise and teal go by gemstone names instead, which is why searching for turquoise rhinestones rarely turns up what you are picturing. Blue Zircon is the one most people mean.

Blue Zircon is the true turquoise, a clear blue-green that reads as turquoise from any distance, and it is the most-stocked shade in this range. Caribbean Sea is deeper and greener, closer to a tropical teal. Indicolite is a deep blue-green named after the tourmaline, darker than Blue Zircon and more saturated. Bermuda Blue is the darkest of the group, a deep blue-green with a metallic cast that reads almost peacock.

On the pale end, Aquamarine is a soft ice blue with just enough green to sit in this range rather than in blue. Aqua Bohemica is warmer and greener than Aquamarine, closer to a seafoam. Both are light enough that they can disappear on white or pale fabric, so designs often mix them with a deeper shade for definition.

Blue Zircon, Aquamarine, Bermuda Blue, Aqua Bohemica, and Capri Blue are also available with AB and shimmer treatments, which suit this range particularly well because the iridescent shift picks up the green already in the stone. These are stocked in flatback across MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa^®, LUX European Crystal^®, and PriceLess Crystal^™.

Frequently asked questions

Which rhinestone color is turquoise?

Blue Zircon. Crystal colors use gemstone names rather than everyday color names, so there is no stone called turquoise. Blue Zircon is the clear blue-green that matches what most people mean by turquoise. Caribbean Sea is the alternative if you want it deeper and greener.

What is the difference between turquoise and teal rhinestones?

Turquoise is lighter and bluer. Teal is darker and greener. Blue Zircon and Aquamarine sit on the turquoise side. Caribbean Sea, Indicolite, and Bermuda Blue sit on the teal side. All of them live in this range because the line between the two is a matter of degree.

What is the difference between Aquamarine and Blue Zircon?

Aquamarine is a pale ice blue with a hint of green. Blue Zircon is a stronger, greener blue that reads clearly as turquoise. Aquamarine works for winter and icy palettes. Blue Zircon works when the color needs to read as turquoise rather than as a light blue. Aquamarine is the softer of the two by a wide margin.

What turquoise rhinestone works for a western costume?

Blue Zircon is the closest match to turquoise stone jewelry, which is the reference point for most western designs. Pair it with brown or gold stones rather than with silver if the goal is a traditional look.

Do turquoise rhinestones come in AB?

Yes. Blue Zircon is available in standard turquoise and also available coated with an aurora borealis (AB) coating, in both Blue Zircon AB and Blue Zircon Shimmer AB. Aquamarine, Bermuda Blue, Aqua Bohemica, and Capri Blue have AB or shimmer versions as well.

How do I choose between turquoise shades?
Order a rhinestone color chart and lay the stones on the fabric. Blue-green is the range where screens fail hardest, because a monitor's color profile shifts the exact blue-to-green balance that separates Aquamarine from Aqua Bohemica.