CORNERSTONE DESIGNS for AIMEE'S BOUTIQUE -- GENUINE TURQUOISE - CORAL BRANCH GEMS W/ SILVER NECKLACE
HERE COMES THE SUN! THESE HUGE SPLENDID GEMS surround your neck as a royal collar and are a true centerpiece for your ensemble. This necklace is adjustable up to 17.5 inches, or I can adjust this for you free of charge to your preference. These look amazing as a royal collar for your neck. Wonderful designs by the Lord himself . Turquoise gets its color from the heavy metals in the ground where it forms. Blue turquoise forms when there is copper present, which is the case with most Arizona turquoises. Green turquoise forms where iron is present, the case with most Nevada turquoises.
DID YOU KNOW... Turquoise is the birthstone of December. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal and beauty. BLUE TURQUOISE Forms where there is copper present, which is the case with most
MORE ABOUT TURQUOISE: Middle East Persia-Around 3200 BC, the kings of Egypt began annual mining expeditions to the Sinai. In Persia, Archaeologists have found beads of Turquoise that date around 5000 BC. Amulets from 600 AD contained carvings of Islamic and Persian Proverbs. The fine stones from this area were important sources of trade and were found in graves as far away as Turkestan and the Caucasus. These revered stones, so important to the Persian culture, were called Ferozah, which meant victorious. In modern times, Iran honors Turquoise as its national gemstone. The Bible-The book of Exodus contains an important reference to Turquoise. The Breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest Aaron contained twelve stones set in four rows. Turquoise was the first stone on the second row. Pre-Columbian America Mexico-Aztec Turquoise mines began operating between 900-1000 AD. Asia Europe
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Egypt-The history of Turquoise use in the Middle East coincides with the beginning of civilization itself. Turquoise mining began in the Sinai Peninsula around 5500 BC. The stones taken from these mines served jewelry, amulet and cosmetic purposes for millennia. In 1900, archaeologists who excavated the tomb of the Egyptian Queen Zer (5500 BC) found a Turquoise and gold bracelet on her wrist. These are the world’s oldest known examples of surviving jewelry.
Southwestern United States-The Anasazi had opened their Turquoise mines by 1000 AD and had established extensive trading practices with the peoples of what is now Mexico. The mining locations included locations in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. In cities such as Chaco Canyon, the Anasazi traded their Turquoise for the feathers of tropical birds. As demand for the Anasazi Turquoise grew in the south, the society at Chaco Canyon grew wealthy. The ancient Turquoise jewelry of the Zuni tribes was characterized by prominent inserts of the stone. Navajo Turquoise jewelry features die-stamped designs. In the 16th century, the cultures of the American Southwest used Turquoise as currency. It was also often found on the facades of Indian homes.
By the middle of the first millennium, AD, China had begun using Turquoise and although they had mines in their empire, they imported most of their stones from Persians, the Turks, the Tibetans and Mongols. Japan’s use of Turquoise began in the 18th Century AD.
Around 500 BC, inhabitants in Siberia had begun using the stone, But it did not gain favor with Western European fashion until the late middle ages when trade with the Near and Middle East had increased. The origin of the word Turquoise is French and comes from Venetian Traders, who bought it from the great bazaars in Turkey, though the Turkish traders brought it from the Persian mines. Shakespeare’s "The Merchant of Venice” features a Turquoise ring. The Aesthetic Period (1880-1901) responded to the strict provisions of Queen Victoria’s mourning and jewelry became more whimsical; Turquoise played a large role in the jewelry of this period but played an even greater role during the Romantic Period (1837 to 1860). The light gold worked jewelry of this period contained fine gems that were often accented by Turquoise. --JEWELSUPPLIER.COM
This piece was handmade by me with creations from God's earth. My pieces are in boutiques from Tampa to Hollywood (Rhonda Shear / Linda McNair Boutique). Right now I have many creations so it is your chance to get a one-of-a-kind piece for a fraction of the retail price.
