The Magic of Turquoise

Turquoise has always been one of our best selling stones, not just because it’s beautiful but because it’s meaning has so much magic in it. Let’s explore the magic of Turquoise together and find out why this stone is linked to the month of December!

At Boho-Magic, we love to create jewels with genuine Turquoise gemstones because the earth is abundant with varying shades of this blue-green beauty. It can be found all over the world as far-wide as China, Egypt and the USA which makes it a great candidate for gemstone jewelry. Turquoise is one of those stones that our customers can’t get enough of because each one is so unique and carries highly positive energy.

Turquoise is the birth stone of December and it’s blue hues mimic the icy snow that we often see falling in December as the winter season starts with the solstice. Interestingly, the winter solstice is thought to be a time of good luck because it begins the slow but sure return of the sun which will become more obvious by the next season of Springtime. Turquoise itself is thought to be a good luck charm, which mirrors the seasonal meaning that occurs in December. On the flip side of that idea, Turquoise is also a spiritual protector which can be helpful as we first experience the darkest days of winter before the sun has fully returned. Having Turquoise nearby is thought to protect us from things unseen in the winter darkness.

For gemstone lovers, it’s well known that Turquoise is the birthstone of December. But, there are plenty of lesser known facts about this stone that make it’s meaning even more special.

The Science

Turquoise is a semi-precious stone which typically means it is a softer stone and not as hard as precious stones like Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds. Turquoise is a softer stone and has a rating of 5-6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Since it is so soft, Turquoise is not a stone that you want to let soak in water. As a stone that has water molecules within its structure, it is rather porous which means it’s structure and colour can be compromised if left in water. With that said, it is totally safe to get wet and dry quickly. So you can still wear turquoise in the shower or while swimming; though, we don’t recommend wearing it in salt water.

Turquoise gets its blue-green color tones from it’s mixture of elements. It’s copper content brings in the main blue colour and it’s additional elements like iron, zinc and aluminum can create variations in its hue. If there is more iron or zinc present, the Turquoise can lean more green than blue. It’s varying elemental composition can also create the veins that we often see in Turquoise stones.

Spiritual Meaning

Turquoise is not only coveted for its beauty but its spiritual meaning too. Perhaps it’s most known characteristic is that it is a token of good luck. As well, Turquoise is thought to be a spiritual protector. You can carry it with you if you a need a little luck or energetic protection in your life or give it to someone you love as a charm.

Turquoise is also coveted for it’s ability to hold wisdom. You’ll often see Turquoise stones at vintage shops and markets and it is believed that the stones carry the wisdom of each of its previous owners. So, with that said, it’s a stone that doesn’t necessarily need to be energetically cleansed because a part of its purpose is to absorb wisdom. As a soft stone, energy can move through it quite freely as well so it can purify itself.

Historical Significance

Turquoise is a stone that has been around for thousands of years. It has been documented throughout history and found at many sacred sites. For example, Turquoise was worshipped by the Egyptians as a stone that invoked protection during battle and also safe passage in the afterlife. It was found in many forms of Egyptian jewelry such as necklaces, amulets and rings. It was common to find turquoise set in jewels shaped like scarabs too. When the Egyptian King Tut’s burial was discovered, he was found to be decorated by many Turquoise stones. 

We’ve also seen Turquoise used in trades by other cultures including Turkish, Persian and Aboriginal tribes. Overall, Turquoise has been sought after for it’s accessibility, beauty and powerful meaning.

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