Turquoise is called turquoise in English, which is named because of its color and green pine cone shape. It is also called Turkish jade. It enjoys a high reputation in the world and is called "Oriental Emerald". It is one of the rare precious stones in the world. Because it has been introduced to European countries through Turkey, it is called "Turkish jade", also known as "Turkish jade". Turquoise products have become an important collection and a secondary mineral. They are leached from groundwater containing copper, aluminum and phosphorus in early granite, and precipitate in veins near the surface to form nodules, which are wrapped by the matrix of dikes. Turquoise is the earliest mineral variety used as decoration.

Usually produced in secondary epithermal deposits, the chemical molecular formula is cual6 (PO4) 4 (OH) 8 5h2o. It has a soft waxy luster and belongs to triclinic system. Crystal morphology is dense aphanitic aggregate, sometimes shell-shaped and nodular, and single crystal is extremely rare. The texture is very delicate and the toughness is poor. Turquoise has different colors due to different elements, mostly sky blue, light blue, green blue, green, yellow and light green. Copper oxide is blue and iron oxide is green.

Since ancient times, turquoise has been favored by court nobles and presented to the people at dawn. Two turquoise fish-shaped ornaments were found in Yangshao culture (6500-4000 years ago) unearthed in Dahe village, Zhengzhou, Henan Province. In addition, in the 3rd century BC/Kloc-0, handicrafts such as turquoise cicada and frog were unearthed in the tomb of Yin Ruins in Anyang, indicating that the carving technology at that time had reached a certain level.

Turquoise has been loved by people in many countries for a long time. Around this magical gem, there are some interesting stories and legends: Persians believe that seeing turquoise at first sight in the morning can bring good luck for a day; Egyptians carved the goddess of love with turquoise to protect their gem shop; Indians believe that turquoise is the spirit of the sea and blue sky, which will bring good luck to the expedition. It is considered as a stone of success and luck and a symbol of divine power. Tibetans in China believe that turquoise is the embodiment of God and has irresistible power. Turks are even convinced that turquoise rosary will block the devil's eyes. More interestingly, when young men and women in medieval Germany got engaged, men always gave their fiancee a turquoise ring, and then paid special attention to its color change. If the turquoise turns from blue to green, it is considered that the fiancee has lost her virginity and the engagement is dissolved. In order not to be deceived, the fiancee should take good care of the turquoise ring. Only wear it when your fiance calls.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. She represents warmth and anger and symbolizes auspiciousness, eternity and success. Wearing turquoise jewelry makes your life full of love, avoids all unexpected misfortunes and brings good luck.

How to maintain turquoise jewelry;

Designers of China Jewelry Design and Research Institute suggest that the turquoise surface should be gently rubbed with soft suede stained with baby oil or mineral oil. Turquoise may be cracked or faded by the sun, and oil can give it a healthy luster and play a role in moisturizing, which is the same as maintaining our skin, and can also remove the dust on the surface like a cleaner; If these turquoise are inlaid in silver, you can also polish the silver ornaments by the way. In addition, turquoise jewelry should be placed in dry air. Remember that the bathroom is not suitable for turquoise. It's best to take it off before taking a bath, and don't wear a turquoise necklace when swimming.