Turquoise is an exceptionally rare phosphate mineral, reflecting a wonderfully opaque blue-green colour.

Turquoise takes its name from the word "turques", meaning "Turks", as the mineral first reached Europe through Turkey.

Turquoise was one of the first gemstones to be widely mined. Our ancestors were particularly drawn to its truly unique colour.

Turquoise can often be seen adorning the crowns and jewellery of famous rulers. As a decorative mineral it was known as far back as ancient Egypt, among the Aztecs, in Persia, and across other great dynasties. One of the more well-known uses of Turquoise was in the burial mask of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.

It was once believed that Turquoise would change colour in step with the changing health of the person wearing it. People also believed it would protect against the ill intentions of others, whether human or otherwise.

One thing all the civilisations that regularly worked with Turquoise had in common is that they all believed it brings good fortune. It was a "sacred stone" to every one of them.

Today the market is flooded with Turquoise imitations. We have managed to source truly beautiful earrings made from genuine Turquoise.

Metaphysical Properties of Turquoise:

• A crystal of luck and protection against negative energy,
• Brings our emotions and feelings into balance,
• Helps us connect more easily with the spiritual world,
• Shields against the negative influence of stress in our lives,
• Quiets our thoughts.

Product Properties:

• The earrings are made from 925 silver,
• This product is natural, so measurements, shapes, and colours may vary slightly from those shown in the image,
• The crystal we send you will be chosen at random.