Natural Turquoise Earrings with Squash Blossoms. Sterling Silver. 2147

Wonderful natural American turquoise set in sterling silver and hung with long elegant squash blossoms (known as pomegranates in Mexico). Just shy of 3" long 21g In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. It really does have the right to be called a 'gemstone of the peoples'. The oldest evidence for this claim was found in Egypt, where grave furnishings with turquoise inlay were discovered, dating from approximately 3000 B.C.. Turquoise is often seen as a stone of protection and connection. Its colour reflects both the sky and the sea, symbolising openness, clarity, and calm. Across different cultures, turquoise has been worn as a protective stone, believed to bring strength, peace, and positive energy to the wearer. Turquoise has been valued for thousands of years, with historical use spanning ancient Egypt, Persia, and Native American cultures For more great mineral earrings check out the earring section of the shop.