| December's birthstone is Turquoise, and is | | | | The tomb of Queen Zer was excavated in 1900. |
| also known as the 5th and 11th wedding | | | | There was found a turquoise and gold bracelet |
| anniversary stone. Its hue can span from the | | | | found on her wrist, making it one of the |
| normal green blue to a light sky blue. It is | | | | oldest pieces of jewelry ever found. |
| supposed by some that turquoise got its name | | | | |
| from "pierre turquoise" which means "Turkish | | | | Turquoise has had a sacred place in the |
| stone" in French. | | | | religious rituals of North American Indians |
| | | | and by the Tibetans who embrace it in their |
| Some people think that the name comes from | | | | rituals and ceremonies. People all over the |
| the Persian word "fiouze" which translates as | | | | world think that turquoise has the ability to |
| turquoise. The Egyptians mined turquoise as | | | | help mental and spiritual clarity to enhance |
| far back as 6,000 BC. Some may be surprised | | | | wisdom, trust, understanding, and kindness. |
| when they find out that the finest turquoise | | | | |
| comes from Iran, not the American Southwest. | | | | Ancient Persians also thought that the sky |
| You can find exclusive pieces in areas such | | | | blue gemstones could be worn as a form of |
| as Arizona and also New Mexico, and areas | | | | protection to ward off unnatural death if it |
| such as Australia and Afghanistan. | | | | was worn around the neck. This gemstone is |
| | | | known world wide as being a good luck charm |
| For centuries turquoise has been treated as a | | | | to help avert accidents. |
| holy gem stone and as a good luck charm. | | | | |
| Ancient Egyptian tombs from around 3,000 B.C. | | | | Turquoise is not only beautiful to look at |
| contain the oldest proof of human kind's | | | | but its bright color offers self confidence |
| fascination in turquoise. There were lovely | | | | to different personalities, and is normally |
| artifacts adorned with this popular gemstone | | | | given as a token of friendship. Turquoise is |
| that were buried with the royal deceased. | | | | allied to faithful and long lasting |
| | | | relationships. |