Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Turquoise Jewelry and Its Rich History

Turquoise has been a gorgeous precious stone for centuries. It is bluish green and opaque in nature, the color varies according to the location where it is found. The unique color and feel of the stone make this one of the most sought after gems in the world. People from all over the globe used turquoise for many reasons. Turquoise was worn to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, for healing properties, etc. The color of the stone was suppose to bring cheer and solve problems as well. For thousands of years this stone was regarded as a holy stone, and worn constantly by several people. Turquoise can be found in places such as Mongolia, China, North and South America, India, Egypt, Persia, Tibet, and Europe.

A little about turquoise jewelry –


Right from ancient times turquoise has been used as an adornment, as either a chain, earring, bracelet or ring. This aqua color stone was used to adorn kings and queens, and was considered to be a good luck talisman. Turquoise Jewelry is easy to match with a number of metals simply because it comes in a range of colors. It ranges from pale blue and pale green to a dark blue and dark green. Depending on your personal taste and preference, the jewelry can be matched to fit your personality.

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