THE FACTS: Turquoise: December’s Birthstone Colours found: Bluish green & sky blue Family: Turquoise Hardness: 5 - 6 The name turquoise is derived from the French pierre turquoise meaning “Turkish stone”. This is because western Europeans mistakenly thought the gem came from Turkey. In fact it came from the Sinai peninsula in Persia (now Iran), which has been mining turquoise since 5000BC. | LEGENDS & LORE: In ancient times, the Egyptians, Persians, Mongols and Tibetans all valued turquoise highly. Turquoise has been used for thousands of years as jewellery by the ancient Egyptians, who buried fine pieces with mummys. |
FOLK REMEDIES: Lt blue/blue-green. A good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor (high copper). Speech enhancer, Friendship, Communication, Healing. This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. It opens the Throat Chakra, for open communication, creativity, serenity, spiritual bonding, upliftment; Symbolizes our source (spirit/sky) and spiritual love for healing, help. Psychic connection to great spirit. Strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; protection from "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, TMJ, hearing, high blood pressure, creativity block, depression. Dull, paler, weaker. Works well with Chrysocolla, best with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! | AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS: All auctions won must be paid within 72hrs of auction close. If no confirmation of payment is received within this time period the items won will be relisted and a SNC filed. Shipping, packaging & handling charges are final and non-negotiable. If you do not agree with the specified terms & conditions, do not bid on this or any of my other auctions. ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYDAY PAYMENTS ARE WELCOME, BUT ONLY AVAILABLE TO BUYERS WITH A RATING OF 10 OR MORE, AND NO NEGATIVE RATINGS FOR NON-PAYMENT |
