Turquoise is a well-known stone that has been utilized for over 7,000 years, making it one of the longest-used stones. The word “turquoise” means “Turkish stone,” since Venetian merchants usually bought it from Turkish bazaars after it had been mined from Central Asia. One thousand years ago, Native Americans began mining Turquoise from the Southwestern United States.
The beauty of Turquoise is in its versatility. Its color ranges from pale blue to dark green, and every shade in between. Turquoise found in mines laden with copper produce the blue color, while iron produces a green hue. Some Turquoise is completely uniform, providing a sleek elegant look, while dark spots or a complex matrix add alluring character to a piece. Though it looks good on just about everyone, Turquoise has been revered for ages for its metaphysical properties.
The Navajo Indians historically conjured rain by praying to the Rain God while throwing a piece of Turquoise into a river. The Apaches thought that securing turquoise onto weapons would increase their accuracy, while in Asia, horse trappings were decorated because Turquoise was believed to keep riders from falling off their horses. Hindus and Perisans thought that seeing Turquoise and a new moon at the same time would result in good luck.
Turquoise is believed by many to be the “Stone of Truth” because of its ability to enhance the wearer’s ability to communicate. It empowers the shy to share information and experiences with others, and helps people realize the importance of contributing to the collective knowledge of humanity. Turquoise can also be used to evoke an overall sense of well-being, as it can revitalize depleted spirits. Compassion and forgiveness are enhanced as well, helping one to not only accept others, but the parts of themselves deemed inadequate. Physically, Turquoise is believed by some to oxygenate the blood.
Metaphysical Properties:
“Stone of Truth” – enhances ability and willingness to communicate
Enhances sense of well-being
Revitalizes depleted spirits
Promotes ability for compassion and forgiveness – for self and others
Turquoise Jewelry
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Turquoise is a well-known stone that has been utilized for over 7,000 years, making it one of the longest-used stones. The word “turquoise” means “Turkish stone,” since Venetian merchants usually bought it from Turkish bazaars after it had been mined from Central Asia. One thousand years ago, Native Americans began mining Turquoise from the Southwestern United States.
The beauty of Turquoise is in its versatility. Its color ranges from pale blue to dark green, and every shade in between. Turquoise found in mines laden with copper produce the blue color, while iron produces a green hue. Some Turquoise is completely uniform, providing a sleek elegant look, while dark spots or a complex matrix add alluring character to a piece. Though it looks good on just about everyone, Turquoise has been revered for ages for its metaphysical properties.
The Navajo Indians historically conjured rain by praying to the Rain God while throwing a piece of Turquoise into a river. The Apaches thought that securing turquoise onto weapons would increase their accuracy, while in Asia, horse trappings were decorated because Turquoise was believed to keep riders from falling off their horses. Hindus and Perisans thought that seeing Turquoise and a new moon at the same time would result in good luck.
Turquoise is believed by many to be the “Stone of Truth” because of its ability to enhance the wearer’s ability to communicate. It empowers the shy to share information and experiences with others, and helps people realize the importance of contributing to the collective knowledge of humanity. Turquoise can also be used to evoke an overall sense of well-being, as it can revitalize depleted spirits. Compassion and forgiveness are enhanced as well, helping one to not only accept others, but the parts of themselves deemed inadequate. Physically, Turquoise is believed by some to oxygenate the blood.
Metaphysical Properties:
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*Source: Ahsian, Naisha and Simmons, Robert. The Book Of Stones. Vermont: Heaven & Earth Publishing LLC, 2007.