Turquoise the oldest stone in man’s history

Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man’s history, the talisman of kings, shamans, and warriors.

Turquoise

It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque, yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye, as if carved from an azure heaven and slipped to earth.

Its unique shade of blue, often blue-green, lends it name, Turquoise, to all things of this tranquil hue.

The delicate veining or mottled webbing in cream or brown is inherent to the stone and serves to enhance its character.

For thousands of years, Turquoise has spanned all cultures, prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and the power of immortality.

[Eason, 239] Among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas of South America, and Native North Americans, Turquoise was sacred in its adornment and for power, luck, and protection.

Throat Chakra

Turquoise strengthens the meridians of the body and the subtle energy fields, enhancing communication between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Placed on the Third Eye, it supports intuition and meditation. On the Throat Chakra, it releases old vows, inhibitions, and allows the soul to express itself once more.

It explores past lives and regards fate as ongoing and dependant on one’s action at any moment

Turquoise beads dating back to 5000 B.C. have been found in Iraq, and the Egyptians were mining the stones in the Sinai in 3200 B.C.

The death mask of Tutankhamun was studded with Turquoise, as were the mosaic masks dedicated to the gods, the fabulous inlaid skulls, shields and power statues of Moctezuma, the last ruler of the Aztecs

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First used as amulets by Turkish soldiers, on their persons and attached to their bridles and trappings, it later came to be used for protection against falls of any kind, Turquoise is also reputed to be influenced by the physical condition of the person who wears it.

It is thought to grow pale when its owner is sick or sad, lose all color when the person dies, and gradually recover its color when transferred to a new healthy owner, its color deepening each day

Source (crystalvaults.com)