The turquoise is a sky blue or greenish-blue stone. The name means ‘Turkish Stone’ as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Mount Sinai. Today, the best quality turquoise stones come from Iran. In ancient times, it was widely used as an amulet to protect against physical harm and ill health, to improve psychic abilities and as a means to connect with the spirit world.

The turquoise is regarded as a symbol of friendship.  When given as a gift by a friend, the stone can bring the wearer good fortune. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person.

The healing properties of the turquoise are many.  It neutralizes hyperacidity, alleviates rheumatism, gout, stomach problems and viral infections, It increases growth and muscular strength and has an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying agent. It should be ideally set in copper and worn around the solar plexus or abdomen.