TURQUOISE

Luck · Protection · Healing

From ancient Egypt and Persia to Central Asia, turquoise has adorned jewellery, ceremonial objects and protective amulets for thousands of years. Its unmistakable blue-green colour has made it a symbol of good fortune, protection and the connection between humanity and the natural world.

Properties: Believed to encourage harmony, communication and emotional calm.

Characteristics: An opaque, hydrated copper aluminium phosphate mineral with a Mohs hardness of 5–6. Its colour varies from sky blue to green, often with natural matrix patterns.