Turquoise, Heishi, 2x3mm on 16-inch Strands
SKU: GMO-941
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Description
- Turquoise heishi 2x3mm on a 16-inch strand.
- Heishi, originating in the American southwest pueblos, especially Santo Domingo, is one of the oldest forms of beads in North America. These strands are very smooth and even to the touch.
- Turquoise gets its blue color from copper and its green from iron
- It's a relatively soft stone that has been treasured around the world since 5000BC. Especially popular in ancient Iraq and Egypt it was traded to Europe through Turkey and thus acquired its name: pierre turquoise means Turkish Stone in French.
- It has been highly valued in Tibet for centuries, and in the Americas it's been found in ancient archeological sites from Argentina to New Mexico.
- Modern metaphysical writers connect turquoise with communicating truth and the throat chakra. It's also considered to be and excellent stone for overall wellbeing improving moods and emotions, and relieving stress.