relief from headaches and other ailments. As a protective stone, some believe that turquoise strengthens the immune system of the body, promotes physical strength, and is good for the circulatory, pulmonary, and respiratory system systems. At one point, there were those who would crush the stone to a fine powder, dissolve it in water, and drink the solution to help with stomach and gout problems. There is little medical evidence to promote that particular treatment.
For the less spiritual amongst us, turquoise is popular because of its beautiful color and appearance. The blue color is bright and yet sober. The stone can be combined with other materials to create new and different designs in jewelry. The addition of turquoise beads to a cultured pearl necklace gives an age-old classic a new look. Turquoise jewelry compliments casual as well as formal ensembles. This stone is best framed in sterling silver settings. The warm bright color of the silver and the sky blue color of turquoise compliment each other perfectly.
Dale is a geo-professional in the Southwestern United States. He is a frequent writer on on gemstones and consumer electornics such as inexpensive MP3 players and televisions.
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