Turquoise jewelry has been a part of fashion since ancient times. Turquoise has been mined and used as a valueable gemstone since 5500 B.C. Turquoise jewelry was worn by the pharohs of Ancient Egypt because it was their belief that their sun god Ra had hair made of Turquoise. The mummy of Queen Zer was discovered wearing a gold and Turquoise bracelet. The mask of King Tut featured inlaid stones of Turquoise. For thousands upon thousands of years Turquoise has been a symbol of wealth and status.
Archaeologists in South America discovered a Turquoise bead that has been dated back to 900 B.C. The ancient Aztec people made death skulls that were inlaid with hand cut stones of Turquoise to serve as offerings to Quetzacoatl the Aztec serpent god. Turquoise has been a part of Native American jewelry ever since the age of Anasazi. And, Turquoise has been used in combination with Silver in Native American jewelry since 1880. Turquoise jewelry was also worn by Europeans during the Dark Ages because it was their belief that the stone could keep them from falling from horseback.
People throughout history have associated Turquoise with curative powers, helping to heal the sick and injured. Many people also believe that Turquoise can help keep the mind creative and aid in communication. Turquoise is also thought to be helpful in perventing diseases and trouble with allergies. Native Americans believe that Turquoise on a bow can make the arrow hit its mark everytime.
Turquoise jewelry is high in fashion now for its natural colors and elegance. It's also highly collectible and grows in value over time. We have a brilliant selection of Turquoise jewelry we have both traditional and contemporary styles to match every taste. We have it all with Turquoise Concho Belts, Turquoise Earrings, Turquoise Bracelets, Turquoise Rings, Hair Jewelry, Turquoise Necklaces, Turquoise Watches, and we carry some nice Turquoise Belt Buckles and Bolo Ties. Your can't go wrong with a one of a kind hand made piece of Turquoise jewelry.
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