Turquoise beads- For a contemporary look!

turquoise beads

The color of turquoise beads ranges of blue, blue-green to yellow, brown and black. Precisely because of those nice bright colors Turquoise has a lot of people a huge attraction. Turquoise beads are now widely used in contemporary jewelry. Think of the trendy Ibiza style jewelry. Nevertheless, Turquoise beads are certainly not alone incorporated into fashionable jewelry. Partnered with coral and Tibetan silver they get once again a bit of a decent look.

Edit/ Stabilize or not

Turquoise can be found at some places in the world. For example, in Arizona and China. Here you will find the real deep turquoise color. Because the stone is becoming increasingly rare, the Turquoise is also becoming more expensive. In addition, only 3 to 5% of the Turquoise is suitable without editing hone to bead. The cream of the crop so. And then also includes a substantial price tag on. The raw turquoise beads are quite soft and sometimes porous. As a result, break easily and unprocessed Turquoise beads (skin) fats and the like may be included in it. This allows discolor the turquoise and beads are slowly darker. Carved Turquoise beads have these disadvantages less. Moreover, the processed beads are much more attractive priced! So because of the price and the hardness and durability, more and more people for beads processed or to be stabilized turquoise.

Imitation or not

About real Turquoise beads are often some confusion, as there are (lovely!) Imitations. The imitation beads are often blue / green in color and much cheaper and less valuable. Most imitation turquoise beads are made of Magnesite and Howlite. Both of which are colored stone. Here in the shop you will find many kinds of real turquoise beads. But we also have Howlite beads in turquoise color. The distinction is clear. The real Turquoise beads we just call upon the Dutch name written Turquoise. The Howlite beads with turquoise color, can be found in the section Howlite.

Symbolism: intuition and protection

Turquoise mainly offers travel a protective effect against negative influences from the environment. Turquoise promotes creativity and brings the chakras into balance. It fits with the heart and throat chakra.

constellation

Turquoise is part of the Aquarius January 21 t / m February 19) and Pisces (February 20 / March 20).