Facts and Care of Turquoise

Facts of Turquoise:
Birthstone of December born people, Turquoise jewelry is a perfect gift for those who are born in the month of December. The association of Turquoise with the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries makes Turquoise jewelry, especially Turquoise rings and Turquoise pendants, amazing gifts. Mined for several centuries by different cultures, Turquoise has its associations with gemstone jewelry since 6000BC. Turquoise jewelry has some magical powers and with these supernatural powers, Turquoise jewelry especially Turquoise pendants and Turquoise rings are loved by people because of the special powers. At present the Turquoise in your favorite Turquoise earrings, Turquoise rings, Turquoise pendants and Turquoise necklaces come from United States, Iran, China, and Tibet.

During the 1890's it is said that Napoléon Bonaparte presented a beautiful crown to his Empress Marie Louise. The crown was decked with diamonds and Turquoise. The craze of Turquoise jewelry was considered up town and royal people used to wear Turquoise jewelry to flaunt their classy style. Wearing Turquoise jewelry used to be lucky in many cultures. It is still believed that by wearing Turquoise pendants and Turquoise rings, one can imbibe good luck and powers with which the owner can attract money, love, and cheerfulness. By wearing a fashionable Turquoise bracelet, you can protect yourself from bad and negative energies. Turquoise jewelry has some magnetic powers with which it protects the wearer from evil energies.

It is believed that Turquoise was derived from French term "pierre turquoise" which means the "stone of Turkey". Germans were believed to have given the name "turkisher steins" to Turquoise which means "Turkish stones". Turquoise jewelry looks completely classy and can make your outfits look more appealing. Turquoise rings and Turquoise earrings look fabulous with dark and plain dresses including Little Black dress or a plain brown dress in chiffon. Turquoise bracelets look adorable when worn with denims and white shirts for casual meetings or shopping.

During the 17th century, it was made compulsory to the gentlemen of England to wear Turquoise ring or Turquoise pendant, because it was a sign of a well clad personality. Without at least a single piece of Turquoise, the dress-up was considered as incomplete. The demand of Turquoise jewelry is high and the availability is really very low. Because of this reason, Turquoise jewelry is valuable and expensive. Buying Turquoise jewelry is an investment which is also a great piece to pass into the generations as heirloom.

How to take care of Turquoise:
Turquoise jewelry is precious and is fabulous to look at. To keep the beauty and grace of your Turquoise jewelry you should take proper care of it. Always store your beautiful Turquoise rings, Turquoise earrings, Turquoise pendants and Turquoise necklaces separate from each other. If kept together Turquoise jewelry has risk of scratches.

Never spray perfumes of any cosmetics after wearing tour Turquoise necklaces, Turquoise pendants, Turquoise bracelets and Turquoise earrings. Chemicals in perfumes or other cosmetics can be harmful for your Turquoise jewelry, as it can discolor your Turquoise jewelry. Always remove your Turquoise jewelry especially Turquoise rings and Turquoise pendants before playing any sports or doing house hold activities including gardening. Minor blow can cause damage to your Turquoise jewelry. Make sure to keep it away from direct sunlight for longer duration. Use soft brush to clean dust and dirt accumulated in your Turquoise jewelry.