Turquoise is a mineral stone whose unique color has been appreciated by various civilizations in Egypt, Persia, Asia, North America among the Native Americans or the Aztecs or in Europe, in Ancient Greece in particular. Jewelry adorned with turquoise has often been considered to be carriers of spirituality.
The first to introduce and sell turquoise in Europe in the 17th century were Venetian merchants. Its name comes from the French "turquois" which then meant "stone from Turkey" because buyers thought that this stone came from this country when they arrived from Persia.
Today, the main deposits still in activity are located in Türkiye, Iran, North America and Mexico.
It is among the Native Americans that the love and work of turquoise is most present. Mounted on jewelry or belt buckles, turquoises become icons of the Americana Way of Life.
In the 1970s and 1980s, European youth adopted the Western aesthetic and bought them at flea markets or in import shops.
Turquoise is a porous natural stone, sensitive to perfumes, perspiration and household products. Its color can be altered by contact with these elements. In order to preserve their color, wash your turquoise jewelry in clear water. Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
Turquoise is a stone that appeals to both men and women. The most famous admirer of this stone was Honoré de Balzac, who, crowned with the success of Père Goriot, decided to buy himself the most beautiful cane in Paris, with a knob decorated with turquoise and fine pearls. Despite criticism and mockery, the writer strutted around Paris with his cane in his hand. Le Tout Paris spoke of Balzac's cane, which became the most famous object in the capital. The writer kept it until his death in 1850.
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