Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man’s
history. The name Turquoise is derived from the French word “pierre turquoise”
meaning Turkish stone, because Turkish traders were one of the first to
introduce the stone to other parts of the world. It is believed to have
heavenly energy and to provide protection from negativity and a clear
connection to the purity of natural elements, especially water and air.
The gem is known for its unique bluish-green or
pale sky blue colour, and even the colour turquoise derives its name from the
gemstone. The beauty of turquoise has been highly prized for centuries in
various cultures - from Persian and Egyptian royalty to Native People in
America.
One interesting property of the stone is the
fact that imitations of it have been available throughout history. Sadly it is
one of the easiest gemstone to imitate for which markets are flooded by
turquoise jewelry and beads that are far from being genuine.
In feng shui turquoise is used for its beautiful expression of the water feng shui
element. As such, turquoise is used for attracting wealth
and money, as well as a cure to improve one's health and well-being.
Turquoise jewelry is extremely popular and helps in empowering the wearer’s communication and protects the wearer from negative energy. This stone when worn in jewelry like ring, bracelet or pendant helps in improving self esteem and removes depression.
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