Turquoise is not in vain so loved by jewelers, because this stone is naturally endowed with an incredible celestial hue. Turquoise jewelry is in demand among women of all ages. They are perfect for any look. In addition, even the smallest piece of jewelry with this stone can transform a girl and make her more attractive.
History of Appearance
Few people know that jewelry with such a mineral began to be found many decades ago. In Egypt, the tombs of the pharaohs were discovered, which were wearing jewelry with turquoise. In addition, the stone has always been in demand in the East, as well as in Tibet. In the last place, the mineral was endowed with the magical properties of a higher power.
The archaeologist managed to find jewelry made of turquoise in Iran as well. In this country, every bride had to wear such items.
Turquoise jewelry
Today, jewelers have a unique opportunity to create simply incredible jewelry from this stone. Turquoise is cut with various precious metals, combined with other stones, creating real masterpieces. For example, turquoise in gold is popular - jewelry looks very beautiful.
By nature, turquoise is endowed with a variety of shades, each of which looks unusual and interesting. If you correctly give the jewelry one or another shade of the mineral, you can get just a great thing.
The main thing is not to confuse the stone with any other species, because in nature there are many rocks similar to turquoise. A real stone almost does not transmit light, has a rich shade and barely noticeable crystals of which it consists. In nature, you can find blue, light blue, greenish blue or light brown turquoise.
Variety of use cases
Masters, when creating jewelry with turquoise, try to use gold or silver, since the mineral looks more elegant with these two metals. On sale you can find all kinds of rings with large stones or, on the contrary, decorated with small turquoise beads, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and much more. Very often, jewelers release entire sets containing three or four elements at once.
Besides the difference in products, jewelry can also be divided into groups, considering which stone was used. For example, processed and smooth minerals are most often found in earrings, but unprocessed rough turquoise is often taken for bracelets and beads. In some products, the stone is completely monochromatic, in others greenish or brownish veins are visible - all this diversity allows the fairer sex to choose jewelry according to individual preferences.
Besides beauty,turquoise is able to bring good luck and happiness to its owner. It protects from bad intentions and the evil eye. It is believed that the stone is endowed with magical and healing properties, which he shares with his owner.
Jewellery care
The stone is quite fragile and fastidious, it does not tolerate any chemical cleaners, including soap.
Also, turquoise jewelry should not be stored in a place where there is direct contact with the sun's rays or there are sudden changes in temperature. In order to clean the stone from impurities, in no case should steam or ultrasonic treatment be used. To remove dust and stains, it is recommended to gently wipe the turquoise jewelry with a soft cloth, such as suede or wool.
If you take care of the stone and products from it incorrectly, leaving the mineral for a long time under the sun, then soon the color will fade and become faded.
Various fumes and cosmetics can come into contact with the stone, changing its color. For example, a mineral that remains blue may turn brownish or greenish.
