The name turquoise, from the French expression Pierre tourques or Turkish stone, originated in the thirteenth century and describes one of the oldest known gemstones. Turquoise varies in color from greenish blue, through robin’s egg-blue, to sky blue...
In the southern hemisphere Turquoise is the colour at the vernal equinox as the violets and blues of winter are melted away into the greens of spring. It is a blend of the cold,...
Astrological Sign(s): Pieces, Sagittarius, Scorpio Chakra: 5th Chakra, Throat Numerology: 1 Metaphysical: Communication, Release, Healing A gift from the Earth, this particular stone brings together the blue of Father sky with the subtle browns...
The Egyptian use of turquoise stretches back as far as the First Dynasty and possibly earlier; however, probably the most well-known pieces incorporating the gem are those recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb, most notably the Pharaoh’s iconic burial mask