One Heart Shaped Genuine Turquoise Cabochon.

Each and every one of these delightful Turquoise hearts has its own unique natural character. They were shaped and cut by hand from genuine Turquoise. They are ready for whatever you have in mind and will add charm to countless personal and professional projects. Each genuine Turquoise heart is different and represents the large spectrum of natural colors that Turquoise exhibits from soft mossy greens to rich sky blues. This Turquoise is perfect for any piece of jewelry, accessory, or decoration. Let your imagination guide you and you'll find something for these gorgeous hand cut Turquoise hearts. They are made with a backing that adds strength and they each weigh about 2/3 of a gram (3.3 carats). You will receive one from the group of hand cut Turquoise heart cabochons pictured below.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by stone found in the southwestern United States. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. The Zuni, along with many other Native American groups, believed the stone could help protect them from demons or help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil as well as protect against accidents and various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor is to know the incredible nature of this stone and will lead anyone to realize what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - that Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.