The Facts on Turquoise Stone & Jewelry
Turquoise is one of the oldest gem minerals and has been mined for thousands of years by different cultures. The ancient Egyptians are believed to have mined turquoise as far back as 6000 BC, and turquoise necklaces have actually been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Turquoise has always been thought of as a powerful stone that can attract love, luck, happiness and even wealth – throwing it into a river was believed by some cultures to bring much needed rainfall. Other cultures had different views, and some believed that a change in the stone’s color could be a sign of illness, death or even adultery. Some cultures believed that wearing turquoise jewelry would protect you from death and illness.
Turquoise takes millions of years to form and is produced when water leaks through rocks containing certain minerals, such as aluminum and copper. This process causes a chemical reaction that eventually produces the gemstone. The exact shade of the turquoise is then determined by the percentage of the various minerals present in the rock. Due to such a great demand for this beautiful gemstone to make turquoise jewelry, the fact that it takes time to produce making it harder to produce than gold and even diamonds, reserves have dwindled somewhat over the years and this has resulted in high prices being asked for it. For these reasons, turquoise jewelry is a smart jewelry buy today not just because of its allure, beauty, and sophistication, but also for its value as an investment as prices are expected to rise sharply in the future.
Turquoise can vary in color, from various shades of robin egg blue or emerald green, to a combination of the two. Chunky, deep green turquoise earrings and necklaces are currently very popular. As there are also many fake pieces around, you should always buy your jewelry from a reputable dealer. Due to the extreme beauty of this gemstone, it is now used extensively in jewelry and is thought to compliment a variety of complexions well. Turquoise jewelry was very popular during the 1960s and 1970s, but then its popularity waned a little. Thankfully, it made a huge comeback and is here to stay, with most fashion and style experts saying nice turquoise necklaces and large turquoise rings are staple jewelry pieces that every woman should own.
Turquoise JewelryTurquoise jewelry compliments so many different styles and outfits. It will match up with a whole array of colors and textures, by spicing up any day wear and adding shear elegance and beauty to any formal occasion. Turquoise jewelry comes in so many styles and designs and can be set in silver, gold or platinum, and can be strung on silk thread like a pearl necklace. You can buy anything from delicate matching items of turquoise jewelry, to large chunky designs - depending on what fashion statement you wish to make. You can also emphasis your personality with turquoise, both in the evening and during the day at the office – office parties will certainly go with a swing and your jewels are certain to glisten under the club lights. Turquoise may even bring you lots of luck whenever you wear it and it may even help to lift low spirits.
Apart from being able to purchase all the usual items of turquoise jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, you can buy watches, belts, charms and even wedding bands – which will not only act as something blue, but also help to bring good luck. Turquoise jewelry makes the perfect gift for any occasion too, particularly for a special friend or family member, as it is the December birthstone and has connections with both the 5th and 11th wedding anniversary traditional gifts.
How to Clean Turquoise JewelryYou obviously want your beautiful turquoise jewelry to last for years so you must keep it clean and protected. It is a naturally porous gemstone, which makes it vulnerable to certain chemicals, such as perfume, cosmetics, oils, household cleaners, direct heat, etc, which could make it change color. You should clean it regularly with warm, soapy water and then dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth – avoiding the use of any commercial cleaners. You should then store your turquoise jewelry carefully away from anything that might scratch it, including other pieces of jewelry.
Turquoise jewelry has a fashion all of its own and will hopefully go on pleasing many people with its charm and appeal for years to come. Like many items of jewelry, it should never actually go out of fashion; it should just change its surroundings to suit it.
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