: Birthstone for December
: Turquoise is amongst the worlds oldest jewellery pieces found buried in ancient Egyptian tombs.
: It is found in only a few places on earth, like Iran, regions where acidic, copper rich groundwater reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminium. it is the copper that produces
the rich blue hues.
: Turquoise may lack the sparkle of gems like sapphire and ruby but its valued highly for its unforgettable colour and ancient heritage.
: A stone believed to offer protection and healing, used as a talisman by kings and shamans and warriors.
: Used to bejewell the death mask of Tutankhamun , to guard Native American burial sites and inlaid on shields and skulls of the Aztecs.