• Carat weight : - ct

• Guide price rrp: £10

• Hardness: 6 (for reference, diamond is a 10)

• Turquoise gemstones are said to mean good fortune, hope and tranquility, bringing forward a peaceful energy. In ancient Egyptian times, it was often used within small jewellery pieces, often amongst gold. It was believed that when attached to a bow, it would increase the hunter or warriors accuracy.

Turquoise gemstones are the birth-month of December and are gifted for 11th wedding anniversary’s. It was one of the first gemstones to be mined and has been loved for its bright, vibrant and very disirable colour. The name originates from French “Pierre tourques” meaning “Turkish stone” due to trade routes bring the stone to Europe.