| When you think of turquoise, you often think of | | | | a drab outfit like a splash of this brilliant |
| the Native American culture in the southwest. | | | | blue-green, often coupled with silver. Turquoise |
| This stone has long been a part of the tribal | | | | stones range in color from blue to gray-green, |
| nations of that region. However, Africa and | | | | sometimes streaked with black veins. The |
| Greece have also been known to produce some | | | | wonderfully smooth polish and rich, deep color set |
| magnificent turquoise pieces as well. | | | | it apart from other jewelry. |
| This stone dates back to 3500 B.C. where it has | | | | Paired with silver, gold, leather, coral, black onyx, |
| been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs. In the | | | | dyed shell, or wood, turquoise makes stunning |
| past few centuries, turquoise has been primarily | | | | rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Smooth |
| excavated in South America, Mexico, and Arizona. | | | | rounded turquoise pendants or beads and |
| Early Native Americans drilled holes in the | | | | turquoise nuggets or chips make for a unique |
| turquoise to make necklaces and even earrings. | | | | collection of eye-catching jewelry that everyone |
| This stone was thought to bring good luck to the | | | | will love. Whether you prefer your turquoise |
| wearer and to ward off evil spirits. It was even | | | | pieces to have lots of black streaking or to be |
| thought to have healing properties and regarded | | | | predominantly blue in color, we have something to |
| as a holy stone that would prevent poverty. | | | | suit your needs. |
| Horseback riders, sea captains, and aviators would | | | | The color turquoise often reminds us of a brilliant |
| wear turquoise for good luck and protection. It is | | | | summer sky. There's something about wearing a |
| also considered to be a symbol of friendship. The | | | | "piece of the sky" that is bound to bring good luck |
| cheerful color is intended to brighten the spirits of | | | | to the wearer. It will add a touch of whimsy and |
| the wearer. | | | | earthy elegance to any outfit. Because of these |
| One of the reasons turquoise jewelry is so special | | | | timeless attributes, turquoise jewelry will always |
| is because of the vivid color. Nothing brightens up | | | | be in style. |