The turquoise stone is said to be one of the first few stones that were mined in the early centuries however in present days, Iran is said to be the country where turquoise stone is mined mostly and over there turquoise mining is heavily done due to its abundance. Also in the United States turquoise is mined in a large quantity. Other sources of turquoise include China, Afghanistan, Australia, Chile and Turkistan.

In the early centuries, turquoise was one of the first found stone, hence was a very popular gem stone, used in several things. It was worn on a turban along with pearl beads. Turquoise jewelry has been in fashion since always and there are many popular items, such as turquoise crosses, turquoise necklace, Native American turquoise jewelry, dry creek turquoise jewelry, turquoise nuggets, and so much more related to turquoise that is in demand. Smokey jewelry with topaz and turquoise stones in it makes a beautiful piece and is also a popular item, especially the ones designed by Indian jewelers.

Turquoise stone is the birthstone for the month of December and is said to have healing powers since the ancient times. In the olden days it was worn as a protection and was claimed to keep one away from poverty. It provides strength and gives a connection with the spiritual world. People who are born in December often wear the stone in pieces of jewelry, especially turquoise crosses or turquoise nuggets, to protect them selves and for a good luck. It is also considered as a friendship stone and who ever wears it, stays happy and positive about things.

Chinese turquoise is also very famous amongst jewelers and customers and is exported from china in raw, rough or cut form. They are mostly natural and even treated. Over there the range of colors and hardness varies which include blue, green, spider web and even a new item which is a highly graded blue turquoise gem. China has several turquoise mines and it extracts a large number of turquoises from there.

Several treatments are given to the turquoise stone to improve its strength and color because they are not that hard. Waxing and oiling is also done to give it a great shine and reflection. Only experts and professionals are able to detect an original turquoise stone from the treated one. In the present day, due to the laboratory treatments of stones and imitations, turquoise stone has lost its value to some extent. However the original and untreated turquoise is still very expensive and valued. It is also very important to take extra care when one wears the stone and should keep away from cosmetics and hairsprays and extensive perfumes which might de color it.

The World Wide Web is full of websites which sell turquoise jewelry on whole sale and you will find it very easy to find discounted turquoise jewelry online as compared to the city market. It is the ideal gift for your friends and loved ones as a token of love and friendship. Turquoise stone is said to be perfect as a ring on the eleventh wedding anniversary too. Due to its vibrant green and bluish color, the stone is said to make people happy and positive and hence considered a part of heaven.