Turquoise gemstone, bringer of hope and luck

Turquoise gemstone, bringer of hope and happiness

The meaning of turquoise dates back a long way. One of the folk wisdoms in the ancient Persian empire was that if you wanted to escape evil and achieve happiness, you should first see the reflection of the new moon on the face of a friend or a turquoise.

Natural shield

Among the Egyptians and Greeks, only good things were attributed to turquoise. They considered turquoise a protector against evil.

Turquoise meaning

Turquoise the protector. For people who travel a lot, turquoise is a good protector against accidents and dangers. But turquoise also brings happiness and contentment and promotes decisiveness.

Turquoise spiritual

Zodiac signs: Aquarius and Sagittarius. Birthstone: December. Chakra: fifth or throat chakra.

Turquoise gemology

Turquoise is usually sky blue or blue/green and is found in areas where the soil is rich in copper. Besides blue turquoise, there is also a grass-green variety - this color is formed under the influence of iron.

Sleeping Beauty turquoise

The most beautiful turquoise blue turquoise is the Sleeping Beauty from Globe, Arizona (USA). This turquoise owes its name to the mountain range where the stone comes from - these mountains are shaped like a sleeping woman. Unfortunately, the mine closed in 2012, making Sleeping Beauty turquoise increasingly rare and prices have risen.