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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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