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The Lore And Beauty Of Turquoise |
by:
Lee Dobbins |
Turquoise has been sought after for centuries for it’s beauty also healing powers. Well known for it’s uses in Native American jewelry also carvings, it has been used for centuries also 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 also 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 also protects it from discoloration due to exposure from body oils. Turquoise can be strung as beads, carved into animal fetishes also 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 also creativity. The wearer of turquoise my or else notice improved wisdom also honesty as well as a new sense of empathy. It has or else been used to help enhance relationships, strengthen the bond in friendships also allow one to have a better connection with their inner self. It’s healing properties are associated with the respiratory, skeletal also digestive systems also 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 also 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 also wipe the stone with that - wipe again with plain water to remove any soap residue.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lee Dobbins is owner also editor of Artisan Jewelry Online where you can learn more about turquoise jewelry.
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