Kings, shamans, and warriors alike have found turquoise to be both captivating and powerful. Turquoise is a gemstone that first appeared in 6000 BCE in amulets used to protect the likes of King Tut and Cleopatra. 8,000 years later, turquoise continues to be a sought stone for today’s fashions.
When you think of the color we call “turquoise” you imagine a specific blue-green combination. The gemstone however has many other traits that make it so intriguing. You’ll see browns and blacks swimming through the blue-green colors. The shades will range from deep to vibrant depending on the amount of iron found in the stone. Those striking designs you see are all thanks to iron deposits.