All through the ages, ever since turquoise was discovered nearly six thousand years ago, civilizations the world over have had a special reverence for this sky blue gemstone. In ancient Egypt, this gemstone was used to decorate adorn the palaces, temples, and tombs of important people such as kings and queens. They believed that this stone had significant spiritual benefits, and priests often wore silver turquoise pendants to signify their close connection with the heavens. Turquoise also has great spiritual significance for Native Americans. Native American tribes used this gemstone more for the spiritual and religious sentiments associated with this stone, as opposed to its physical beauty. Native Americans believed that this stone was the coming together of heaven and earth. Even today, turquoise is believed to have beneficial metaphysical properties. To some believers that the subtle changes in the color of this gemstone indicates changes in the health of the wearer. This gemstone is believed to have protective properties and promotes well being. Turquoise is believed to help the physical and spiritual parts of our mind connect with each other. It also enhances friendship, love, loyalty, and trust.
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Turquoise is among the first utilized gem stones and its formation depends on copper ions. That is why it is found near copper deposits. Some fine specimens or Turquoise Jewelry are excavated in Iran and in southwestern areas of America.
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