Details
Stabilised Turquoise 10mm (approx) Chip Beads (~70pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.
Turquoise meaning "Turkish Stone" comes from European markets in the Middle Ages, who received it from Turkish traders who brought it from Persia. Turquoise beads were used by the Egyptians as early as 5500bc. The Navajo and Hopi (Native Americans) in Arizona value Turquoise as an attractor of prosperity and fertility of the soil and treasure it as a powerful success and good luck stone. Supposed to be a stone of communication, making one more eloquent, loving, creative and honest. Also considered a stone of friendship. These beads are Natural Turquoise that have been put under pressure with a clear epoxy resin which hardens the rock.
Please note that these turquoise beads can vary in veining, sometimes our stock is more black/brown veined like pictured and we send out what we currently have available. If you have if you have any specific colour needs please contact us before purchasing.
Turquoise meaning "Turkish Stone" comes from European markets in the Middle Ages, who received it from Turkish traders who brought it from Persia. Turquoise beads were used by the Egyptians as early as 5500bc. The Navajo and Hopi (Native Americans) in Arizona value Turquoise as an attractor of prosperity and fertility of the soil and treasure it as a powerful success and good luck stone. Supposed to be a stone of communication, making one more eloquent, loving, creative and honest. Also considered a stone of friendship. These beads are Natural Turquoise that have been put under pressure with a clear epoxy resin which hardens the rock.
Please note that these turquoise beads can vary in veining, sometimes our stock is more black/brown veined like pictured and we send out what we currently have available. If you have if you have any specific colour needs please contact us before purchasing.
Additional Information
Stone Type | Stabalised (STB) |
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Common gemstone enhancement and likelihood | Dyed (Usually) |
Origin | Hubei Provence in China |
Shape | Chips |
Size | 10mm |
Bead Care - Avoid the following... | Chemicals, Hot Water, Steam, Ultrasonic Cleaners |