Turquoise has always been popular throughout the ages in the world of
fashion and jewellery. Its exquisite and vibrant colour is reminiscent of
the sky. The turquoise stone has also been looked upon as a holy stone and
good luck charm and a talisman. The oldest proof of turquoise being used
for these benefits dated back to 3,000 B. C. in Egypt. As far back as
Persian times turquoise has been set in necklaces to ward off unnatural
death. It used to be thought that if the stone changed colour, death was
imminent, however, turquoise stones do change their colour for a number of
reasons.

Turquoise originally came to Europe during the time of the crusades and
turquoise literally means Turkish stone. As a good luck charm it has been
favoured in modern times by aviators and other flight professionals to ward
off accidents. This stone is a protector and a necklace made with turquoise

and silver is a traditional North American Indian design. Wearing turquoise
is also recommended to aid depression and give the wearer a happier outlook
on life. The brilliance of the stone is also believed to boost
self-confidence and it a very popular token of everlasting friendship.

So where does this remarkable stone originate? Turquoise is a copper and
aluminium phosphate and occurs in a range of colours from blue to grey
through to green. It is usually found in soil with high concentrations of
copper. The blue colour turquoise stones are caused by copper while the
green colour is influenced by iron or chromium. When you buy your turquoise
necklace you may notice that the stone is quite soft and therefore
sensitive. In order to preserve your necklace as much as possible make sure
that it has been waxed and pre-treated with resin before you buy it.
Wearing turquoise is like wearing a piece of sky and instantly lights up the
room.