Handmade Turquoise Rings
Wearing handmade turquoise rings can have many benefits above the adornment they provide. Sure, they're pretty to look at but turquoise has many healing properties that the wearer may benefit from. So when you pamper yourself or buy a ring for a loved one, you are not only buying a fancy bauble, you are also buying healing relief and enhanced spirituality.
Known for it's uses in Native American and Persian jewelry and carvings, turquoise has been used since about 200 BC.
The color varies from sky blue to greenish blue and there are dark veins running through. Most modern turquoise rings consists of pieces that have been stabilized for long lasting wear.
Turquoise is one of the most powerful healing stones and can help many areas of the body. It is reputed to help those who are nervous speakers and to aid in expressing oneself. It is used as to remove toxins and is 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 rings may be able to help improve your mental state too. The stone is said to encourage a calm mood and enhance creativity. It is reputed to improve wisdom and can work to make you more sensitive to that around you and to what others are feeling. Turquoise encourages a positive attitude and can help one "find oneself" and add to your overall happiness. It can work wonders for friendships as well as it is reputed to enhance the connection between people and strengthen the bonds of friendship.
Turquoise rings are typically handmade in a sterling setting and can also include any number of gemstones. The most prised rings 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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