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Teardrop-Shaped Turquoise Ring - FJ.6941
Origin: Arizona
Medium: Turquoise-Gold
$3,200.00
Location: United States
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This Gorgeous Gemstone Has Been Set in a
Modern 18 Karat Gold Ring
The word turquoise literally means, “Turkish
stone,” reflecting the trade route that first
exposed this light blue stone to the Europeans.
Ancient Arabians called turquoise, “fayruz,”
meaning, “lucky stone.” In fact, turquoise is
considered a “lucky” stone by an astonishing
array of cultures, including the Southwestern
American Indians, Arabic and Turkish cultures,
and Indian Hindus. The American Indians of
Southwest highly prized turquoise, even using
the stone as units of exchange. They ground it
into powder for use in sand paintings and native
magical ceremonies. Furthermore, turquoise is
heralded for its protective powers, believed to
thwart the evil forces of black magic. If a piece
of turquoise is placed on the saddle or bridal, as
well as one held on the rider, turquoise is said to
protect equestrians and their horses. A rare,
pure blue color is treasured, for most pieces
contain turquoise matrix, which may be brown,
dark gray, or black. Many legends also exist
concerning the bluish hue. Muslims believe that
if the color changes, it signals a straying woman.
This echoes the notion that if turquoise is given
as a gift of love and the color fades, it means the
love is also fading. Many Europeans also
believed that as one grows older, the stone loses
it color; yet if the stone is passed onto a younger
individual, the turquoise will regain its
characteristic color. Turquoise is recognized by
several diverse cultures not only for its inherent
beauty, but also for its beneficial powers, able to
bring good fortune and protection to those lucky
enough to wear it. While this stone is completely
natural, its color has been enhanced chemically.
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