Turquoise is truly a charming stone with its mystery. Although turquoise has appeared in the fashions and cultures of the world for centuries, nobody knows exactly when it came to our attention.
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Turquoise history
2010-06-09 18:22:00
Turquoise is truly a charming stone with its mystery. Although turquoise has appeared in the fashions and cultures of the world for centuries, nobody knows exactly when it came to our attention. Turquoise history dates back over 6000 years. Archeological and literary references to the stone predate the Christian era by five millennia.
For thousands of years, turquoise has been appreciated as a holy stone, talisman, and a good-luck-charm. So people believed that turquoise will bring good luck for them. Turquoise has experienced many popularity surges over the past century. First turquoise jewelry was found on an Egyptian mummy about seven thousand, five hundred years old, and it may be the oldest wrought jewelry as known.
Long ago, Native Americans used it extensively for protection and healing, wearing turquoise is recommended to solve the problems caused by a depressive outlooks. The stone was also used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations, and jewelry. The cheerful color is supposed to lend self-confidence to quieter personalities. Turquoise is also very popular as a token of friendship, since it’s reputed to be responsible for faithfulness and reliable relationships. It is a harmonizing stone that is said to alleviate nervousness, help with problem solving, relieve stress from a hectic life, and promote friendship. It is also well known for its protective qualities and many cultures carry a turquoise stone with them at all times.
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