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The Lore And Beauty Of Turquoise
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by:
Lee Dobbins
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Turquoise
has been sought after for centuries for it’s beauty and
healing powers. Well known for it’s uses in Native American
jewelry and carvings, it has been used for centuries and dates back to
ancient Egypt as evidenced by turquoise jewelry found in the ancient
Egyptian tombs.
This popular stone can range in color from vivid sky blue to a
yellowish green color and is found in mines all over the world.
Although quite porous in nature, most turquoise has been stabilized for
use in modern jewelry which renders it less apt to chip and protects it
from discoloration due to exposure from body oils. Turquoise can be
strung as beads, carved into animal fetishes and combined with a
variety of other stones to make striking handmade jewelry.
Turquoise gem stones are reputed to have powerful healing properties.
This stone is said to help with public speaking as well as enhance
calmness and creativity. The wearer of turquoise my also notice
improved wisdom and honesty as well as a new sense of empathy. It has
also been used to help enhance relationships, strengthen the bond in
friendships and allow one to have a better connection with their inner
self. It’s healing properties are associated with the
respiratory, skeletal and digestive systems and has long been used to
cleanse the body of toxins.
Turquoise is mined in many places around the world including Iran,
China, Turkey, Persia, Egypt adnNorth America. The color of the stone
depends on the minerals that are in the ground. Blue stones are found
where copper is present, green stones are found where iron is present a
yellowish green stone which is quite rare is found where zinc is
present and the White Buffalo turquoise found in Nevada is mined where
there are no minerals present.
If you wear turquoise jewelry, take care to clean it carefully. This
porous stone can be easily damaged if submerged in chemical cleaners.
Never use steam or ultrasonic cleaners for your gemstone jewelry. The
gentlest method of cleaning is to dip a Q-tip in warm soapy water and
wipe the stone with that - wipe again with plain water to remove any
soap residue.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lee Dobbins is owner and editor of Artisan Jewelry
Online where you can learn more about turquoise
jewelry.
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