December Birthstone: Turquoise!
We are at the end of November, and we can embrace December with joy! You may be feeling the excitement of the upcoming New Year, thinking about special occasions, or struggling with gift decisions. We are writing this blog post to make your job easier and to help you have a meaningful month full of luck!
December's natural stones are known for their beautiful shades of blue. There are 3 natural stones associated with December: Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon. If blue is what you are looking for, all three of these December birthstones offer a unique take on this favorite color tone!
Admired since ancient times, turquoise is known for its varying colors, ranging from powder blue to a greenish robin's-egg blue. It is one of the few minerals that has given its name to everything that resembles its striking color.
The word "turquoise" is inspired by the French "pierre tourques," referring to the "Turkish stone" brought from Turkey to Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century.
Ancient Persia was the traditional source of sky-blue turquoise gemstones. Regardless of its origin, this color is now commonly referred to as "Persian blue."
Turquoise is found in arid regions where rainwater dissolves copper in the soil; when combined with aluminum and phosphorus, it forms colorful nodular deposits. While copper contributes to the blue tones, iron and chromium add a touch of green.
From ancient Egyptians to Persians, Aztecs, and Native Americans, kings and warriors have admired turquoise for thousands of years. It has adorned everything from jewelry to ceremonial masks, weapons to bridles.
Turquoise is accepted as a symbol of good luck and success, believed to bring prosperity to its wearer.
Evoking the sky and the sea, turquoise is a protective gemstone that clears negativity and symbolizes good luck, inner peace, stability, self-realization, and creativity. As a zodiac stone for Sagittarius, turquoise is associated with the qualities of this sign, especially optimism, kindness, and a sense of adventure.
Our products featuring turquoise natural stone:
Click for Marcella Turquoise & Coral & Variscite & Pearl Necklace!
Click for Medi Natural Pearl & Turquoise Necklace!
Click for Sienna Lapis Lazuli & Coral & Agate Bracelet!
Click for St Barts Turquoise, Pearl & Coral Earrings!
Click for Esmeralda Natural Pearl & Turquoise Necklace!
You can find more of our Turquoise natural stone products here!