Silver ring with turquoise - bow

TURQUOISE

The blue color of turquoise is due to the presence of copper, and occasional traces of iron causes the greenish tint. The name comes from Turkey, through which the trade route from Persia to Europe used to pass - Turkish stone. It is was one of the first gems to be mined. It was probably known even before the first Dynasty of ancient Egypt. This "Stone of Winners" was chosen by the warriors as a talisman full of energy and luck, reuniting enemies and ending conflicts, protects against bad luck and accidents and encourages intelligence, optimism and vitality.

Zodiacs: Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces