"If cold December gave you birth
The month of snow and ice and mirth
Place on your hand a turquoise blue;
Success will bless whate'er you do. ."
Turquoise is the birthstone for December and the traditional gift to commemorate the 5th and 11th years of marriage. .
The December birthstone of the Turquoise is considered to be the birthstone for Sagittarius (The sign of the Archer) and relate to those born between December 22 - January 19. The Zodiac sign of Sagittarius also responds to Topaz , Beryl, Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Ruby, to Lapis Lazuli and Citrine.
It is generally accepted that turquoise gets its name from "pierre turquoise" a French phrase meaning "Turkish stone." Others believe that the name comes from the Persian word "fiouze," meaning the color turquoise. .
Turquoise can be found anywhere in the world, but high-grade turquoise is mostly found in Persia, China, Tibet and the Southwest. The early mines in Egypt, Sinai, were already worked out in 2000 B.C. The stone was also used to make artifacts, ornaments and to decorate palaces and temples. Turquoise was first sent from Turkey to Europe, hence its name, which means "Turkish" in French. .
Turquoise promotes mental and spiritual clarity and expansion and enhances wisdom, trust , kindness and understanding. In ancient Persian, the sky-blue gemstones were originally worn around the neck or on the hand as protection to ward off unnatural death. Today the beautiful stone is considered a good luck "charm" for aviators, flight staff and other professionals who need to ward off accidents. .
Whether purchased or inherited, turquoise jewelry is both an investment and a heirloom. To safeguard them both, it is important to provide proper care and storage. Without proper care, turquoise can become discolored and potentially damaged. To prevent that from happening, Store turquoise separately from harder gemstones, as they can scratch turquoise. Do not use commercial jewelry cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners to clean turquoise jewelry. These can damage and discolor the stone. Turquoise jewelry can be wiped with a soft, wet cloth and then dried. .
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