Birthstone Rosary - Turquoise December
Strung threaded Rosary design
stunning rosary
53cm in length
Presented in an organza bag
We
used 8 x 6mm faceted Turquoise Austrian Crystal glass beads. Each bead is capped with
silver plated flower spacers, which in turn have tiny glass turquoise seed beads on either side. The Mystery beads are a mixture of various size Turquoise Austrian Glass crystal glass beads. Each
bead is
capped with silver plated flower caps and diamante'
rondels. The center piece features Our lady of Fatima. The
crucifix is the Fatima crucifix 5cm long
We make to order to your specific needs and requests. Our Specialty rosary's and chaplets are handmade in South Africa. We take care to
ensure that these rosaries are UNIQUE in design. Therefore we only have
one listed rosary under our special rosaries, and usually a limited
edition of our Chaplet design. We also take pride in using good quality
beads, chain, pins, center pieces and crucifix's.
The December birthstone,
turquoise,
is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and
success and is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from
harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away
evil spirits.
December Birthstone Color
Unlike many other gems, turquoise
is opaque rather than translucent. Its blue-green color can vary from
sky blue or greenish blue to pale green or greenish gray. Bluer stones
are considered more valuable and contain more copper. Turquoise is
sometimes criss-crossed by "matrix"a pattern of mineral lines formed by
the surrounding stonewhich can reduce its value.
Birthstone Facts & Folklore
- Turquoise is found most often in very dry areas where volcanic activity has occurred.
- Turquoise is fairly soft and porous and is often treated to add strength.
- In ancient Turkey, Tibet, and
Persia, turquoise stones were attached to horses' bridles. It was
thought that the stones protected the animals from the ill effects of
drinking cold water when they were overheated from exertion.
- Wearing turquoise will calm and balance emotions. A dream of turquoise means victory and success.
- Tanzanite and zircon are also considered December birthstones.
