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Wearing turquoise jewelry for both luck and charm
Humans have been fascinated by turquoise for several centuries which is usually mined in Iran, China, Egypt, Persia and Turkey. This beautiful stone is available in colors that may range from greenish yellow to sky blue and is used in making jewelry and also for its healing elements. Undoubtedly, turquoise is a beautiful natural stone and it gives off a touch of elegance and warmth that no other gem is able to give. The best part of turquoise is that it is not as expensive as other gemstones as rubies and diamonds and it is quite affordable by an average person. This is the main reason why turquoise jewelry can be easily found in most women’s jewelry boxes. ORIGIN: Turquoise dates back to the 3500 BC when it was discovered in the ancient Egyptian tombs. Since ages, this gemstone is primarily excavated in the South America, Arizona and Mexico and Native American people drilled holes in this stone to make earrings and necklaces. This stone not only has wonderful healing properties and is known to bring good luck to the wearer, but it is also known to ward off the evil spirits. USE OF TURQUOISE JEWELRY: Native Americans were the first to recognize this stone as a gem that can be used in making jewelry and it was their centerpiece for jewelry to speak. One of the things that make turquoise jewelry so special is its vivid color. This brilliant blue-green color often combined with silver brightens up your drab outfit. The color of this stone may range from gray-green to blue and is sometimes streaked by black veins and may range in shape from heart and oval to marquise. Its wonderful smooth polish and its deep rich color set it apart from all other gemstones used in making jewelry. Coupled with gold, silver, leather, black onyx, coral, wood and dyed shell, this gem stone is widely used to make stunning necklaces, earrings, rings, bangles and bracelets. Smooth rounded beads or pendants of turquoise and chips and nuggets make an exclusive collection of heart throbbing jewelry which everyone is bound to love. Whether you want some black streaking in your turquoise pieces or you want them to be predominantly blue, there is definitely something to satisfy your needs and preferences. HEALING AND SPIRITUAL PROPERTIES OF TURQUOISE: It has been believed that turquoise brings good luck to the person who wears it. While turquoise is certainly considered to be a sacred stone by Indians, it has also been popular all round the world including Russia, Africa and Europe. Even several centuries ago, Greeks believed that wearing turquoise jewelry provided wisdom and better vision to the wearer. Some people also wear turquoise jewelry because of its healing properties. It is widely used to heal skeletal, respiratory and digestive systems and to remove toxins due to smoking and other polluting elements from the person’s body. Turquoise is also helpful in improving the person’s attitude and enhancing his or her creativity. It is known to bring inner awareness to the person and help in strengthening friendships. Turquoise is also well-reputed to be helpful to those who find it difficult to speak in public and improve their honesty and empathy. Sea captains, aviators and horse back riders wear turquoise jewelry in the form of bracelets and rings to bring good luck and for protection. Its cheerful color is meant to brighten the wearer’s spirits. TURQUOISE JEWELRY AS A WONDERFUL GIFT OPTION: If you are looking to present something unique and different to your loved ones, then turquoise jewelry is the best option for you. In several cultures, turquoise is associated with good health, wealth, luck and a trustworthy and faithful relationship. Because of its association with metaphysical characteristics to promote happiness, what can be a better engagement ring to represent your luck that you received from your beloved and the treasure of happiness and love that both of you are going to share for your entire lives. CARE FOR TURQUOISE JEWELRY: Whether you have inherited or purchased turquoise jewelry, it is both a heirloom and an investment. To keep your turquoise jewelry pieces safe and secure, it is very important to give them proper care and store them safely. Without these, your gem stones will become discolored and they will become potentially damaged. To keep the turquoise jewelry safe, you have to follow some of the safety tips as follows: • While storing the turquoise jewelry, keep it separately from the harder gemstones so that your turquoise stones do not get scratched due to other jewelry pieces. To keep the turquoise jewelry safe, you have to follow some of the safety tips as follows:. • Do not put on turquoise jewelry unless you have applied all your perfumes and cosmetics. The chemicals present in them may discolor the turquoise stone. • Protect your turquoise jewelry from extreme temperatures and prolonged exposure to the sun. • Remove your turquoise jewelry if you are going to do gardening, household tasks or other strenuous activities that may damage the stones due to physical stress or chemicals.• Protect Avoid using commercial ultrasonic cleaners or jewelry cleans for cleaning the turquoise jewelry. This may damage and even discolor the stone. • Use only water and a soft brush to clean turquoise stones and dry them with a soft towel only. Even a mild soap or other cleaning agents may cause damage to the stone. • Do not sink the stone in water. Even if this happens, dry the stones with a soft towel. • Place your turquoise jewelry in sealable plastic bags so that they do not get tarnished by silver. You can also add an anti-tarnish strip for extra protection. Even if some tarnish develops on your turquoise jewelry, rub it clean with a cloth used for polishing jewelry. Turquoise jewelry is able to add fancy even to a casual outfit and if coupled with some other gem stones, it may add hints of earthy elegance to any kind of formal wear. Therefore, it is a no surprise that in the last few years, turquoise has found its place in the fashion industry and because of its variety of colors and shapes, it is bound to be never out-of-fashion.
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