Turquoise is the traditional December birthstone and it’s popular for jewelry. It’s one of my favorite gemstones. The word turquoise comes from the French word for Turkey. The name for the stone is historical since turquoise was originally brought to … Continue reading
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Chemically, turquoise is a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate. Turquoise has been known and used for jewelry and ornamental purposes since ancient times. It is definitely one of the oldest known stones. Turquoise got its name because the stones were originally … Continue reading