Turquoise Necklace with Sterling Silver

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

•Stone: Turquoise
•Metal: Sterling silver
•Stone Color: Bright blue – turquoise blue
•Stone Shape: Irregular
•Stone Size: ~ 2.3cm x 1.8cm (l x w)
•Chain Length: ~ 50cm

STONE DETAILS

The name “turquoise” comes from the French word “turquoise”, meaning “Turkish,” as the stone first arrived in Europe through Turkey from the historic mines of Iran. In Ancient Greece, it was known as “Kallaitis” or “Kallais lithos,” meaning “good stone.” Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, known for its distinctive blue to blue-green hue. It is characterized by a triclinic crystal system and a hardness of 5–6 on the Mohs scale. The most notable deposits are found in Iran, China, Chile, Egypt, Mexico, and the United States, with highly regarded varieties sourced from Arizona.

STONE PROPERTIES

Turquoise is considered a stone of strength, calmness and positive energy. It is associated with luck, wisdom, optimism and creativity. It is believed to help boost self-confidence, expression and mental clarity, while bringing calm and emotional balance, eliminating stress and confusion. This stone has been associated with protection, love, abundance and good fortune, and is said to strengthen the immune system, relieve stress and sore throats, and help prevent infections. In the zodiac sphere, Turquoise is associated with the zodiac signs of Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces.