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Do you know that in 17th century wearing turquoise jewelry was a must for a well dressed gentleman? The stone was popular to the point when all of the emeralds in the crown that Napoleon I gave Empress Marie Louise were replaced with Persian turquoise cabochons.
Today Persian turquoise is beloved by jewelry aficionados for its warm, calming color. It may vary from sky-blue to green. As to the dark veins, it depends on your preferences and a certain piece. Some jewelry collectors prefer turquoise with web pattern of matrix as it adds character to a piece.
The name “turquoise” came from the French pierre tourques that translates as a “Turkish stone.” The mineral was first transported to the west through Turkey from mines in the historical Khorasan province of Iran (Persia) and Afghanistan. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the stone throughout nowadays. In all these cultures turquoise was considered as a protective stone for warriors and symbolized the connection to the heaven.
Vintage turquoise bead necklace with 18k white gold clasp
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Pick up in store available.
9454 Wilshire Blvd, Suite M-20,
Beverly Hills CA 90212
(310) 860-9991
Tues – Fri 11:30am – 5:30pm
Sat 10:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
We accept returns within 3 business days of receipt, providing that the item is still in its original packaging and is free from damage.
