Turquoise, Tapered Tube, 22-30x12-15mm on 14-inch Strand
SKU: GMO-933
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Description
- Turquoise tapered tubes which vary slightly in size within the strand from 22-30mm long by 12-15mm wide.
- I think if these as "wild" as opposed to "domesticated" turquoise beads, no primping or processing here, just the natural stone, proud to be exactly what it is.
- Roughly the size and shape of dzi beads, these vintage (or older) natural Tibetan turquoise beads came to us from Chinatown antique store that was closing.
- Color varies from a light to medium blue/green turquoise with bold black matrix. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and these are not to everyone's taste, but if natural, powerful earth energy is what you are looking for, these beads have it.
- 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.
- Today the best turquoise comes from Iran, Afghanistan, Australia, Tibet and the southwestern states of the USA & as well as adjacent areas in Mexico.
- In Persia and India seeing turquoise and the moon at the same time is believed to bring good fortune, protect from evil, and/or increase wealth. Native Americans, Central Asian nomads, Tibetans and others wherever turquoise has been found, attribute a wide range of beneficial qualities to it even today.
- 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.