Turquoise, Tapered Tube, Sizes Vary 26-35x12-16mm, on 14-inch Strand
SKU: GMO-932
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Description
- Turquoise, long tapered cylinder shape. Sizes vary within the strand from 26-35mm long by 12-16mm 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.
- The natural color varies from a light to darker blue/green turquoise. They have bold matrix patterns.
- 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.