Turquoise Earrings

Wearing turquoise earrings can have many benefits in addition to framing your face with lovely jewelry. Sure, they're pretty to look at but turquoise has many healing properties that may be beneficial to those who wear it. So when you pamper yourself or buy earrings for a loved one, you are not only buying a great piece of jewelry, you also may be helping them heal and broaden their spirituality.

Turquoise has long been known for it's uses in Native American and Persian jewelry and carvings and has been used since about 200 BC. There are many color variations - from light sky blue to greenish blue with dark veins running throughout. Most modern turquoise earrings consists of pieces that have been stabilized for long lasting wear.

Turquoise is considered to be a powerful healing stone that can help many areas of the body. It is said to make speaking easier and is reputed to help those who have trouble speaking in public as well as aiding in expressing oneself. As a healing stone, it can be used to remove toxins from the body such as poison, pollution, toxins from smoking etc... It is also thought to help asthma and infections. In general turquoise is used by new age healers to treat and strengthen the respiratory, digestive and skeletal systems.

Turquoise earrings may be able to help improve your mental state too. Turquoise is said to calm your mood and enhance creativity. It is reputed to heighten your empathy and improve wisdom and honesty. The stone encourages a positive attitude and can help one realize their own inner self and add to your overall happiness. It is also a great stone to enhance and improve friendships as it is reputed to have the ability to enhance the connection between people and strengthen the bonds of friendship.

Turquoise earrings are typically handmade in a sterling setting and can also include any number of gemstones. The most prized pieces of jewelry are those made by Native Americans and especially those rings made in the early part of the 20th century. To care for your jewelry, always be careful to avoid scratching the stones. Avoid contact with high heat and chemicals - even perfumes, makeup, hair sprays and cleaners. Do not use commercial cleaners for your gemstone jewelry, but clean with a soft cloth.

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