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Turquoise is a stone known and appreciated since 3000 a. C. The ancient Egyptians, Persians, and pre-Columbian Indians used to make jewelry, mosaics, and carved in many different forms. The stone was unknown in Europe until the 14th century when it was introduced by Turkish merchants. It is believed that the name derives from the Turkish rock from the French word, which means Turkish and English. This led to the idea that the stone itself has been undermined by the Turks in their country of origin. This is not true. The Turks were the merchants who deal only with the stone.

Rich deposits of turquoise exploited in ancient times in Persia (now Iran), and some of the highest quality turquoise is still extracted today. The stone is also found in North Africa, Australia, Siberia and western South America.

Sacred Stone

Turquoise was a sacred stone to many cultures. The Aztecs combined with gold ceremonial objects. In some cultures, said if a runner carrying the stone to protect against falls. It is a stone credited with bringing happiness and protection against accidents of all kinds, and many other attributes. The stone is also believed to be one of the stones that make the breastplate worn by Aaron in the book of Exodus in the Bible. This breastplate had twelve precious stones in it, each engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Some researchers believe that turquoise is one of those stones.

The sanctity of Native American turquoise dates back to antiquity. It was carved in the shape of birds and animals. Some tribes put these elements carved tombs to help protect people and to attract good spirits. The Shaman used to turquoise healing. Warriors of stone attached to the ends of their bows, as it was intended to ensure the accuracy of plans arrow.

Well that robin's egg blue is the most familiar and most valuable color of the stone, the sky may be blue, various shades of blue-green to gray green. It is not always a solid color, and can have shades of colors within each stone. Some stones have veins running through the other materials.

A high-quality turquoise can be expensive, but there are many precious stones available at a reasonable price. Although this stone was used and enjoyed by royalty and the rich over time, is also available and enjoyed by people in ordinary circumstances. And there remains the even today. A stone for those who appreciate their beauty and their ability to pay. In fact, is Stone Town.