We all know turquoise as a beautiful piece of jewelry, but did you know it has been a treasured object of fascination for thousands of years?
Ancient Egyptians associated the stone with Hathor, the goddess of love, motherhood, joy, and music. They buried their pharaohs in tombs filled with the pale blue gemstone (such as the iconic tomb of King Tut) hoping it would follow them to the afterlife.
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In the United States, turquoise is the Southwest's signature stone and has been utilized in the region since at least 300 AD. In the 19th century, members of the Navajo tribe were the first to combine the stone with silver after learning the silversmith trade from the Spanish.
In the United States, turquoise is the Southwest's signature stone and has been utilized in the region since at least 300 AD. In the 19th century, members of the Navajo tribe were the first to combine the stone with silver after learning the silversmith trade from the Spanish.
It has also been known to have supernatural properties. Medicine men of the 15th century thought of turquoise as a cure for ailments including blindness and poisonous stings. Early Persians bejeweled daggers and turbans as a method of warding off the evil eye, while in Tibet, it is customary to keep a turquiose stone on you for your entire life. Many Native Americans consider the vibrations emitted from turquiose as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds.
It is also believed to absorb negativity, instill an inner calm, stimulate romantic love and give the wearer strong psychic powers.
No matter what the season, there’s just something about turquoise that is hard to resist. So go ahead, show off your tan this summer with a bright and bold statement piece.