The Birthstone Of December - Beautiful Turquoise
By Martin Mallett
December’s birthstone is Turquoise, and is also known as the 5th and 11th wedding anniversary gemstone. Its hue can span from the normal green blue to a light sky blue. It is thought by some that turquoise got its name from “pierre turquoise” which means “Turkish stone” in French.

Some people think that the name comes from the Persian word “fiouze” which translates as turquoise. The Egyptians mined turquoise as far back as 6,000 BC. Some may be surprised when they find out that the finest turquoise comes from Iran, not the American Southwest. You can find exclusive pieces in areas such as Arizona and also New Mexico, and areas such as Australia and Afghanistan.

For centuries turquoise has been treated as a holy gemstone and as a good luck charm. Ancient Egyptian tombs from about 3,000 B.C. contain the oldest proof of human kind’s attention in turquoise. There were lovely artifacts adorned with this popular gemstone that were hidden with the royal dead.

The tomb of Queen Zer was unburied in 1900. There was a turquoise and gold bracelet found on her wrist, making it one of the oldest pieces of ever found.

Turquoise has had a sacred place in the religious rites of North
American Indians and by the Tibetans who embrace it in their rituals and ceremonies. People all over the world think that turquoise has the ability to promote mental and spiritual clarity to enhance wisdom, trust, understanding, and kindness.

Ancient Persians thought that the sky blue gemstones could be used as protection to ward off unnatural death if worn around the neck. This gemstone is known worldwide as being a good luck charm to help avoid accidents.

Turquoise is not only beautiful to look at but its bright color offers self confidence to different personalities, and is normally given as a token of friendship. Turquoise is allied to faithful and long lasting relationships.

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