Turquoise Bracelet X (8mm)

Empires did not just mine this for decoration. They bolted it to their weapons. The old Persian name for it, "firouzeh," comes from the word for victory.

Product Highlights:

• The Stone: You are wearing a mineral forged in the harshest deserts on earth. This Turquoise is left rugged, with the dark, heavy veins of its original host rock still visible. It is a physical record of the brutal environment it survived. No two pieces match.
• History: Apache warriors lashed turquoise to their bows and firearms, believing the stone guaranteed dead aim. Persian kings embedded it into the hilts of their daggers to protect against enemies.
• Meaning: This bracelet is a symbol of endurance. Because the stone is porous, it physically absorbs the oils from your skin and the elements around you, deepening in color over the years. When the environment tests you, you do not fade. You adapt.

1. Origin

Turquoise is a hydrated copper aluminium phosphate mineral known for its blue-green colour and dark host-rock veining. Notable sources include Iran, the United States (Arizona, Nevada), China and Mexico. This item is a beaded bracelet with a bead size of 8 mm, its dark host-rock veins left visible.

2. History

Turquoise has been regarded as a protective stone since ancient times: the page notes that its old Persian name "firouzeh" comes from the word for victory, and that Persian kings embedded it into the hilts of their daggers to protect against enemies, while Apache warriors lashed turquoise to their bows and firearms believing it guaranteed dead aim.

3. Usage

The product page notes that the turquoise is left rugged with the dark, heavy veins of its host rock still visible, so no two pieces match; because the stone is porous it absorbs skin oils and its surroundings, deepening in colour over the years. Knocks should be avoided, along with prolonged soaking and chemicals, and a soft cloth used for cleaning.

4. Function

The product page notes that the bracelet is a symbol of endurance: when the environment tests you, you do not fade but adapt, and turquoise is traditionally linked to victory and protection. Practically, the bracelet serves as everyday jewellery and decoration, and also works as a gift or retail item.