This is one of the most well known gemstone when it comes to having a rich historical background. There are very few of us who haven’t heard of Turquoise Jewelry, as its color and its amazing texture is one of a kind indeed. The beautiful color of the stone is simply spectacular. It has green and blue hues, in all variations. It is simply one of the best stones in terms of color. This is the reason behind its popularity for centuries together. The stone is usually treated, polished and shaped to be a wonderful jewel. There are many stories behind the stone as it is considered to be quite a magical one. No wonder, many families still consider Turquoise Jewelry to be a valuable tradition that they wear every occasion. This semi precious stone is indeed a beautiful jewel to have and to hold for good. We have all heard of other stones such as jade, garnet, amber, etc, however what is it that makes this particular gem so popular? The reason of course is that it is a gorgeous color, but it also has a rich history that not many of us know about.
Here is what makes Turquoise Jewelry a specialty over time –
1. Many families throughout history used to use the stone as a ritual object. It is still considered to be used in rituals by many families in Native American and Mexico, too.
2. It was used as a stone to ward off evil spirits and it was used to take off all negative energy that one might possess.
3. In fact it was considered to be a lucky talisman for all travelers, as the wearer would have luck and it would bring about good fortune to those who wore the stone.
4. Thousands of years back it was said that the stone had the power to heal wounds and take care of your health. If it was rubbed on the wound, the pain would slowly vanish according to ancient myths.
5. It was considered to be a stone that could and would purify the mind, body and the spirit of a person. It could cleanse the bad thoughts out of a person too.
Seeing all these amazing myths and these great beliefs it isn’t hard to believe that Turquoise Jewelry was indeed a specialty for our ancestors as it is today
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