TURQUOISE
The name turquoise comes from the French turquoise meaning “Turkish”, as their trade route on their arrival in Europe crossed Turkey. Since ancient times, the most valued specimens, of an intense sky blue colour and clean, were the Persian turquoises (Nishapur), in mines of more than 3000 years ago. The mines in the Sinai Peninsula, in Egypt, were already exploited in 6000 BC, and for thousands of years they were used in the jewels of the ancient Egyptians.
Turquoise is usually crossed by veins of other minerals or adjacent rocks, in this case it is called matrix turquoise.
Special care has to be taken with heat, sunlight can deteriorate the colour, also sweat, oils and cosmetics. Turquoise rings should be removed when washing your hands.
PLANETS AND STARS
Turquoise is related to the month of December and Sagittarius. In ancient times and in the Middle Ages, it was believed that precious stones were an emanation from the stars. The cosmos would be reflected in the precious stones. Each planet is attributed a gemstone and also the constellations.
ESOTERIC AND HEALING PROPERTIES
5th Chakra, throat chakra. Located in the throat area. This chakra is associated with communication, creativity and the colour light blue. Honesty, kindness, knowledge and wisdom can be expressed and enhanced from this chakra. Turquoise is one of the stones associated with it because of its colour. Wearing jewellery with this colour near the chakra helps to balance it and accelerates the healing of throat related conditions.
It increases strength, provides protection and helps in verbal communication. It is considered the friendship stone for many cultures. Native Americans associated the colours of turquoise with blue sky and green earth.
It is the stone of victory and achievement and magically relaxing. For physical health it is good for varicose veins and circulatory problems as well as antidepressant. It reinforces the aura, keeps away bad moods and promotes cordiality, thus attracting good friends and improving relationships in general. It attracts good luck, health and success.