December birthstone is traditionally TurquoiseTurquoise is a very unique gemstone, usually cut in a cabochon form and opaque meaning the gem is not transparent. The gem comes in a variety of shades of blue, blue & black, and also a blue/green with black. The gem can be very costly. Navajo people believed turquoise stones were pieces of the sky that had fallen to Earth. Turquoise is also suppose to brings good fortune, good luck, and a happy life. All things every body wants!
The Turquoise gem is given on the 11th Anniversary as a gift.
Turquoise Rings are mostly made from sterling silver stamped hallmark 925
Turquoise is described as A blue to blue-green mineral of aluminum and copper, mainly CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O, prized as a gemstone in its polished blue form and can also be a light to brilliant bluish green
Turquoise is also known as an amulet to protect the wearer.
Turquoise wearer is protected from bad energy and allows good fortune to its owner.
Turquoise brings friendships closer and provides peace and solitude.
The Egyptians started mining Turquoise in 5500BC.
Turquoise is known in Iran today as Ferozah meaning victorious and it’s the country’s national gemstone.
Turquoise is highly valued by Egyptians, Persians, Mongols and Tibetans for its source of good luck, prosperity, creativity, loyalty, wisdom as well as absorbing negativity and considered an excellent healing stone.
Native Americans as well as Chinese were also fascinated by Turquoise.
Turquoise mining started in 900-1000AD by the Aztecs.
Wearing of Turquoise was only reserved for the ‘gods\'.
Turquoise is a well known in the ancient times as the healing stone.
Turquoise is a gemstone that is attributed to attracting luck and enhances friendship.
Turquoise is gemstone that relieves a person with guilt fear or shame.
