Polished Turquoise
Polished Turquoise
The History of Turquoise
There is much legend and mystery behind the beautiful stone turquoise. The history of turquoise goes back more than 6000 years. Archaeological records indicate that it goes back to the Christian period of 400 BC. The beautiful turquoise stone what uncovered in the ancient Egyptian tombs in the famous bracelets of the great Queen Zar.
Turquoise bracelets date back to the second rule of the first Egyptian dynasty during 5500 BC. The turquoise stone is also mention by Aristotle and Pliny in their writings as well as the works of Marco Polo. Throughout history, turquoise has been viewed as life's cornerstone.
Turquoise also has a history of over 1,000 years with the Native Americans tribes which used it for safety and therapeutic means. Native American tribes used turquoise in religious rituals, art, conducting business, a treaty of consultations and jewelry. Using turquoise as a therapeutic stone is also well known to help those suffering from headaches and eye problems as well as a cure for fevers and headaches.
The Native Americans even crushed turquoise into a powder that could be diluted and drank as a solution for stomach problems. There are many other subtle features of turquoise. Turquoise is invigorating while also easing the anxiety of thinking in order to help individual's process problems. Turquoise can help you reduce the pressures of a busy life and encourage friendships.
Turquoise has also been known for its protective qualities and many traditions call for individuals to carry the stone at all times. In many arid North American regions such as Arizona and New Mexico you can find turquoise. You can also find turquoise in Persia, China, Egypt, Iran and Turkey.
Today most turquoise comes from China and has a wax covering. This paraffin treatment will help strengthen and stabilize the turquoise color. Although this only has an effect on the surface. In some cases turquoise can be absorbing and crumbly which doesn't make it appropriate for jewelry making until after it has been processed.
There are many treatment procedures for turquoise. Stabilization is one treatment that allows the resinous material to be used. With this procedure force and high temperature is used to complete the small openings in the stone with a plastic resin. After curing turquoise the product will turn into a treaty stone that is hard enough to cut and polish.
After a turquoise stone is stabilized it can be cut and polished into beads and pendants or any other pattern ready-made for the jewelry business. Turquoise is a stone that doesn't date and has been used for year to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Take the time to look around the internet and see how different jewelry designers work with this beautiful stone. Handmade turquoise contemporary jewelry design is especially beautiful when mixed with silver. Then there are traditional pieces of turquoise jewelry. No matter which you choose you will enjoy the jewelry forever.
About the Author
Janice Davis has been a collector of Turquoise jewellery for many years and has many pieces of handmade Turquoise jewellery and now has a very large and eclectic collection of designer and original pieces of jewellery. She is always on the lookout for new up and coming designers and suppliers.
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 425 LB 7 Polished TURQUOISE CHRYSOCOLLA Nugget Congo  US $325.00
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 Large Pure Turquoise Blue SHATTUCKITE CUPERITE Green DIOPTASE Polished Nugget US $234.56
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 53 Eye Catching Polished Turquoise Blue HOWLITE Nugget Dyed China for sale US $225.00
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 Gemstone Sphere Turquoise Kazakhstan Polished z245 US $200.00
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 Large Azure Turquoise Blue SHATTUCKITE CUPERITE DIOPTASE Polished Nugget US $198.76
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 3 CHRYSTOCOLLA MALACHITE HEART AWESOME POLISHED TURQUOISE n GREEN GEMSTONE 76mm US $185.00
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 13LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $179.95
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 Gemstone Sphere Turquoise Kazakhstan Polished z246 US $175.00
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 5200g Natural Turquoise Rough Rock Polished Dyed Green China R165T US $172.00
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 55 4LB Turquoise Blue POLISHED CHRYSOCOLLA Freeform US $165.00
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 10kg 22lb VAIN GREEN polished Turquoise Rough NuggeT AA US $159.99
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 5200g Natural Turquoise Rough Rock Polished Dyed Green 350g Stand China R165 US $157.00
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 707Lbs Natural Turquoise Rough Rock Polished Dyed Green China 3209g US $147.99
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 79lb VAIN BLUE polished Turquoise Rough Nuggetstand US $137.77
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 1LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $129.95
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 43 Turquoise Blue Polished LARIMAR Gem Quality Dominican Republic for sale US $125.00
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 085LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $119.95
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 7lb VAIN BLUE polished Turquoise Rough Nuggetstand US $112.77
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 085LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $109.95
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 09LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $109.95
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 50pcs polished Peacock green Turquoise Stone US $100.00
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 43 464g Large Aqua Blue Green Polished TURQUOISE on Matrix Peru for sale US $100.00
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 Natural Turquoise Stone Large Chunk Polished Pre driled for Pendant Necklace US $99.95
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 08LB Stabilized Blue Turquoise Polished Rough Slice US $99.95
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 200 VAIN GREEN polished Turquoise Rough NuggeT US $89.95
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 VAIN WHITE polished Turquoise Rough Nugget stand 426lb US $87.77
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Why Turquoise Jewelry is so Special?
When you think of turquoise, it is often the culture in south-west. This stone has long been a part of the peoples of the nations of this region. However, Africa and Greece have also been known to produce beautiful pieces and turquoise.
The stone dates back to 3500 in British Columbia where it was discovered in Egyptian tombs. In recent centuries, turquoise was searched primarily in South America, Mexico and Arizona. Early Native Americans of the holes drilled in to the turquoise necklaces and even earrings. This stone was thought to bring good luck to the user and to keep away evil spirits. We even thought to have healing properties and considered a sacred stone avoiding poverty. Cavaliers, sea captains and pilots to wear turquoise good luck and protection. It is also seen as a symbol of friendship. The cheerful color is intended to lighten the spirits of the user.
One reason for turquoise jewelry is it so special because of the intense color. Nothing lights a costume as a dull glow of the brilliant blue-green, often associated with money. Turquoise stones range in color from blue to gray-green sometimes streaked with black veins. Polish smooth and wonderfully rich, deep color apart from other jewelry.
Persian Turquoise is less porous than most of the material was extracted today less treatable meaning that you purchased natural, untreated gemstones. Turquoise Sleeping Beauty mines are very porous and are often dipped in a resin or wax coating to prevent the erosion of the material, as well as improving its overall appearance and color, this treatment is known under the name stabilized Turquoise.
Dyeing or coloring Turquoise is another way to improve the color of materials; paraffin oil and salt of copper will increase the stones color and luster, but are only temporary solutions, treatments such as what is known as strengthening Turquoise.
Coupled with the money, gold, leather, coral, black onyx, dyed shell, or wood, is astonishing turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Smooth rounded or pendants of turquoise beads and turquoise nuggets or chips to make a unique collection of jewelry catchy that everybody loves. Whether you prefer your turquoise pieces have black stripes or predominantly in blue, we have something to meet your needs.
The turquoise often reminds us of a brilliant summer sky. There is something about wearing a "piece of heaven" which is linked to good luck to the user. It will add a touch of fantasy and elegance of any land held. Because of these attributes, the turquoise jewelry is always in style.
About the Author
Native American Jewelry including Native American Bracelets at Double Dee Deals. We Offers you Native American Jewelry, Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry, Native American Necklaces, Native American Bracelets.
