Turquoise for the 5th Anniversary

Beautiful, deeply symbolic and highly revered, Turquoise is one of the most ancient gemstones known to man for protection against the evil eye. It is also the symbol of wealth, making it the perfect gemstone for her 5th anniversary. Read on to find out more about the turquoise, what it looks like, its symbolism and where to buy turquoise jewellery.

What does the Turquoise look like?

Turquoise is a lovely opaque blue-to-green gemstone that has been around since ancient times. Among the oldest known gemstones, the turquoise has straddled centuries – it has graced the necks of Egyptian Pharaohs as well as made its way to the ceremonial dresses of early Native Americans.

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Today, the turquoise adds a dramatic touch to any look, whether used as a mass of beads around the neck or a chunky bracelet.

History and a little background…

In Asia, the turquoise was believed to be a powerful protection against sorcery and witchcraft since ancient times. Tibetans, who have long treasured the turquoise, makes liberal use of this beautiful stone, especially in silver jewellery. Such was the belief in the miraculous properties of this stone that variations in its colour were taken as accurate indicators of a person’s health. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan, and Arabia bear testimony to this fact.

The ancient Mexicans also revered the turquoise gemstone, and used it mostly in their religious ceremonies. For them, it was a stone fit only for their gods! The famed Montezuma’s treasure features a superb carved serpent covered by a mosaic of turquoise. It can be seen at the British Museum.

In crystal therapy, turquoise is highly valued for its power to align all the seven chakras (energy centres) in the body and induces calmness in its wearer. It is also said to alleviate rheumatism, gout, stomach cramps and viral infections. Ideally, turquoise should be used with copper to enhance its powerful qualities.

Significance and Symbolism of the Turquoise

The turquoise was revered by the ancient cultures as a symbol of wealth. A gift of turquoise is an eloquent messenger for ‘forget me not’. Turquoise is also the birthstone for December.

In modern times, turquoise is a symbol of good fortune, beauty and friendship.