Description
Faceted cube natural Turquoise stones, beads 3.5 mm.
Sold by strands, no minimum order required.
Elegant faceted turquoise cubes with the typical variegated blue color of natural stone (stones that are too sky-blue and uniform in color are often dyed Howlite). Perfect for creating handmade jewelry, especially for the summer season. Your creativity deserves special materials.
Create a unique and special piece of jewelry, made with your hands and filled with love. Use our kit — we provide everything you need to craft your own jewelry.
Stone Details
- Natural turquoise, faceted cube, variegated blue color, approx. 3.5 mm;
- Strand length: 39-40 cm (about 15.35″-15.5″) sold by strand;
- Grade: AA.
As these are natural products, color and size may slightly vary from the image shown.
Curiosities and Properties of Turquoise
The name “Turquoise” originates from the Medieval era during the time of the Crusaders when the Turks brought this stone to France. Hence, it was called “pierre Turquoise” (Turkish stone), which in Italian became “pietra turchese”.
Its color, ranging from green to blue, has always been considered a bridge between human nature and the primal forces of the Earth. It was believed to offer protection to warriors and instill courage and self-confidence.
In ancient Persia, it symbolized luck and friendship. Tradition holds that the stone slowly wears down with its wearer, losing color and breaking at the moment of death.
Among Native American tribes, turquoise is seen as the home of all animal spirits and was even used as ornamentation for horses.
Spiritually, turquoise works on the throat chakra, facilitating communication, absorbing negative thoughts, strengthening courage and self-assurance, and promoting good fortune.
Its vibrant color, reminiscent of the sky and sea, evokes purification and the essential elements of air and water, which are fundamental to life.
A Brief History of Turquoise
Turquoise is an ancient stone and has long been considered a symbol of wisdom and good fortune.
This gem is renowned as a lucky stone, capable of evoking positive emotions in those who possess and wear it.
It was Cleopatra’s favorite stone, and the oldest turquoise artifact is a bracelet dating back about 8,000 years, discovered in Egypt. Another turquoise ornament was found alongside a 7,500-year-old mummy.
The Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and ancient Romans also cherished turquoise.
In general, ancient civilizations associated turquoise with good fortune and saw it as an amulet of courage for warriors in battle.
For more information about turquoise, visit Wikipedia.
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