The ancient Turquoise stone

Turquoise is one of the oldest known stones on earth. The oldest find was an approximately 8,000-year-old bracelet discovered in Egypt, followed by a turquoise necklace found with a 7,500-year-old mummy.

According to the American Indians, this stone represented the incarnation of the spirits of the sky and the sea. For centuries they used it as a means of exchange or as an ornament together with coral or the classic feathers, to favor the rains and to be successful during hunting trips.

There are various types of Turquoise depending on where it is mined. We find the very precious Turquoises in America directly from the famous Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine, in China characterized by a blue-green color with black streaks that make them unique, in Africa with a color on black green and in Iran (Persia) where it is was originally discovered.

Turquoise, benefits in crystal therapy

Considered a real lucky charm, since ancient times, it is a stone that helps keep away negative energies, stabilize mood swings and instill inner calm; it also has the ability to increase communication skills and strengthen the immune system. Like all blue and azure stones, it is linked to the 5th chakra, that of the throat.

How to recognize the real Turquoise

Unfortunately, the Turquoise stone is a stone that is as beautiful as it is fake, pastes and dyed stones are found on the market, so you have to pay attention to many aspects and buy it only from trusted dealers. For example, one often comes across the colored Howlite. How to understand the difference between the two? One way is to cut the stone in two: if it is blue even internally you will be sure that you have purchased a real Turquoise, if instead you find it white inside it will be dyed Howlite.