Fine Jewelry in Turquoise by Designer Elena Pereira

TURQUOISE Turquoise is December's birthstone. It was one of the first gemstones to be mined and has long been prized for its intense color, which varies from sky blue to green, depending on the quantities of iron and copper within it. Turquoise may be porous in nature resulting in its being impregnated with wax or resin to maintain its appearance. OCCURRENCE Sky blue turquoise from Iran is generally regarded as the most desirible, but in Tibet a greener variety is preferred. Localities in Mexico and the USA produce a greener, more porous material. LEGENDS & LORE Turquoise has been thought to warn the wearer of danger or illness by changing color.