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Turquoise Earrings - Sleeping Beauty Turquiose
From the now closed Sleeping Beauty Mines in Arizona, we bring you this set of beautiful Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings.
These handmade 925 Stirling Silver 1.30 inch drop/dangle earrings have beautiful Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstones that attract attention and make a powerful statement. Since the Sleeping Beauty mines in Arizona closed some years ago, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, known for its pure blue color is becoming increasingly scarce and valuable.
Turquoise is among the oldest gemstones in the world. They date back to ancient Persia over 3000 BC, were a favorite of Cleopatra and were found in Tutankhamen's mask.
The designation as Sleeping Beauty Turquoise signifies that they are of a particularly high quality. The most recognized Sleeping Mine has CLOSED down to produce copper driving people to collect this particular turquoise as the increase in price. The photos do not do them justice. Grab these before I change my mind and keep them for our collection.
These copper hydrous phosphate and aluminum rocks are mined only for the purposes of making jewelry or ornamental statuettes and trinkets. Blue turquoise and green or blue-green turquoise are the most desirable turquoise colors. There are yellow-green turquoise gemstones but they are not as highly valued. Lengthy exposure to direct sunlight, heat, body oils, perspiration and cosmetic can alter the color of turquoise gemstones.
Turquoise rocks are mined in Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Chile, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Mexico, the southwestern United States and Tanzania. Turquoise deposits form better in arid climates. The best quality turquoise stones currently come from mines in northeastern Iran and SW in America. Turquoise gemstones from these areas are commonly robin's egg blue. Chinese or Tibetan turquoise gemstones are green and carry different turquoise meanings.
Turquoise has been valued for over 7,000 years. Beads made from turquoise in 5000 BC were found in Iraq. Egyptians mined turquoise rocks in Sinai as long ago as 3200 BC. They used it to adorn Tutankhamun's death mask.
The Aztecs used turquoise gemstones in mosaic masks to represent the gods in keeping with turquoise meaning. They also used turquoise gemstones in ornate inlaid skulls, shields and statues representing the power of Moctezuma who was the last Aztec ruler.
Native Americans have been mining turquoise stones for about 1,000 years. They use turquoise gemstones to make jewelry and adorn burial sites in keeping with turquoise meaning.
Turquoise meaning embodies power, wisdom, luck, protection and immortality. The extensive use of this blue-green mineral rock throughout the centuries revolves around turquoise meaning. Prehistoric Native Americans used turquoise rocks and jewelry in ceremonies to symbolize "the god of the sky alive in the earth." This turquoise meaning is tied to the blue turquoise color.
SPIRITUAL HEALING
Spiritual turquoise healing properties provide cleansing and healing energies for the entire body, including energy centers. Turquoise stone benefits impart understanding and wisdom in keeping with turquoise meaning. Turquoise power clarifies the perception of beauty and encourages kindness and trust. Turquoise properties benefit people spiritually by making it easier to let go of the need to punish others for past misdeeds and embrace a more compassionate, forgiving nature. In doing this, all the freedom from limitation and fear, happiness and love we wish for them is reflected back on us through the heart.
Turquoise healing properties inspire self-forgiveness and self-acceptance while encouraging release of pointless regrets as reflected in turquoise meaning. Turquoise powers help us honor ourselves as a tool and creation of the Divine.
PHYSICAL HEALING
Physical turquoise healing properties focus on regaining strength, recovering from exhaustion or depression and controlling panic attacks. Turquoise benefits the immune system, both physical and psychic, and the digestive system. Nutrient absorption and the elimination of pollutants are enhanced which supports turquoise meaning. Inflammation and excess acid can be reduced with the use of turquoise. Turquoise healing properties address maladies of the brain, ears, eyes, throat and head, including headaches, migraines, vertigo and cataracts as indicated by Turquoise stone meaning.
Physical healing properties of Turquoise extend to the respiratory system as well. Turquoise helps to heal diseases and disorders associated with allergies and the lungs.
