Turquoise – Green Egyptian

£47.50

A 5mm x 7mm oval stone, set in a sterling silver bezel, on a wood grain printed band.

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.

A member of the Prince Egyptian Turquoise family, not only does it have a distinctive color from other Turquoise, it’s highly sought after after due to its rarity.

In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. It is said to symbolize wisdom, tranquility, protection and hope.