Natural (untreated) Turquoise (6-8mm Nuggets) from the Sleeping Beauty Mine (Globe, Arizona) Framed in Sterling Silver Rings on Sterling Silver Ear Wires. 1 1/2" Long.
Natural gems & stones have a vibration & are believed to hold special meanings that date back to ancient times. This turquoise, from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona (ceased producing in 2012), famous for outstanding color & quality; one of the most highly-prized turquoise veins in the world-bright, vivid often referred to as "Persian color." Overall, Turquoise is one online of the oldest known stones in human history (beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BC & Egyptians mined the stone as early as 3200 BC); often used as a talisman by kings, shamans, & warriors-King Tutankhamun's death mask was studded with Turquoise; known to have been used in Aztec & Native American cultures-Apaches ascribed some of the powers of the thunder-stone to turquoise, believing a man who could go to the end of a rainbow after a storm & search in the damp earth would find a Turquoise. Thought to aid the warrior or hunter in the accuracy of his aim. Navajos & other Native American shamans used Turquoise for cloud-busting (initiating rain) by throwing it into a river while praying to the rain god. Zuni believed Turquoise could protect them from demons. Hindu & Persian mystics thought it was very lucky to have a Turquoise on hand at the time of a new moon-if, after gazing at the moon on the pratipada (the first day after new-moon), they looked at a Turquoise they were destined to enjoy an increase in wealth & protection from evil.
Associated with the Throat Chakra; provides protection & balance to the wearer. Color associated with refreshing, feminine, calming, energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy, intuition, & loyalty; purification stone, dispels negative energy & worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere; balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings & instills inner calm; promotes self-realization, assists creative problem solving; enhances immune system, stimulates regeneration of tissue; uses Water energy-stillness, quiet strength, purification, embodying unrealized potential, yielding, formless; traditionally, thought to unite the earth & sky, bring male & female energies together; spiritually, heals/cleanses energy centers & physical body; enhances the ability to see all aspects of ourselves, good & bad, & integrate these into a cohesive whole; reminds us experiences are valid & mistakes are simply another experience in that wholeness only comes when we embrace all of who we are & what we have learned.
Note: Natural means no treatments other than cutting, drilling, and polishing.
NOTE: THE HEAD DISPLAY IS SMALLER THAN A NORMAL HEAD SO JEWELRY LOOKS A LARGER THAN IT IS - PLEASE REFER TO THE PHOTO WITH THE RULER.
Product code: Turquoise (Natural online Sleeping Beauty) Sterling Silver Ring Earrings