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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Jewelry is a must-have for women of all ages, regardless of whether they are from America, Asia, Australia, or any part of the world – this is the “culture” of women. Rings, earrings, bracelets, anklets – a woman feels that any piece of jewelry is a necessity instead of a mere accessory. The difference is usually in the value.
Rich women are often seen with rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and other precious stones in their jewelry. For the not-so-rich, a simple silver bracelet would do. The fact is, women don’t feel complete without jewelry.
If you’re a woman or simply a keen observer, you might have noticed an aqua-colored stone in the jewelry collection, usually embedded in the bracelet or other pieces of jewelry. Chances are, this is a turquoise stone, admired and sought for due to its pure blue color which is unique. At present, this precious stone is found in the Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine (located in the state of Arizona) and is the reason why it is known as the Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
How did it come to be known to the world? It was centuries ago, perhaps even more than thousands of years ago, that indigenous Native Americans discovered a gemstone which they described as having “the color of the sky”.
They found this in a mountain now called Sleeping Beauty Mountain in what is now the town of Globe, AZ. Today, the turquoise gemstone is very much available to anyone wanting to purchase it, even in its pure form. The pure form comes in various shapes and sizes (such as chunks, flats, and nuggets), and even in darker shades and lighter ones.
Aside from its unique bluish hue, there are some facts and a lot of fascinating myths about this gemstone. It is the birth stone for the month of December. It is said to protect the wearer against evil spirits and other negativities. If worn, it is said to cleanse your body of alcohol, drugs, poisons, and other forms of impurities – the power of healing lies in this precious stone, according to some.
It is also said to give you a great feeling when wearing it, as well as promote a feeling of calmness and tranquility. Some say that the richer the color of the stone, the greater its power.
In something more factual, the richer the color of the turquoise stone, the higher its value in the market. The best color that fetches the most value is like the blue of the sky, or something very close to it. If the stone has a richer side of green, it has a far lesser value. Since the Sleeping Beauty mine is the world’s biggest supplier of natural turquoise, it is more likely that you will get something of higher value from this mine as compared to others.
The Sleeping Beauty mine is wasn’t originally intended to be mined for its turquoise; gold and copper were the primary reasons why miners visited this particular mine. However, when they saw how rich and abundant the turquoise was in that specific area, they concentrated fully on mining turquoise. Today, this mine is a restricted area to the public and is mined exclusively for the turquoise.
What is the difference between the Sleeping Beauty turquoise and other turquoises from different mines? The Sleeping Beauty is famous for its rich blue color, which is what gives it value as well as appeal for the eyes. Also, in the Sleeping Beauty turquoise, there is no matrix through the stone, which makes it look cleaner and purer. It also usually does not require enhancement to make its color rich as it is natural. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the standard for all turquoises all over the world.
Jewelry is beautiful; turquoises are beautiful independently. Combine them and you will catch the attention of many women all over the world. People, especially women, admire the color and richness of a sky blue colored turquoise, which is why they yearn for a Sleeping Beauty turquoise to be added in to their jewelry collection. If you want to please a woman, a bracelet or pair of earrings with Sleeping Beauty turquoise embedded in them would definitely make them feel grateful towards you.
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