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103 www.thejewelrybook.com and the Aztecs believed it was a gift from the heavens. Turquoise is French for Turkish stone, as it was brought to Europe in the 13th century via the silk road by Turkish traders. Turquoise is best known for its beautiful robin's egg blue color provided by copper. There can also be the presence of matrix within the gemstone, this adds a beautiful contrast of color and interesting pattern. The Native American name for Turquoise translates to Sky Stone, and turquoise has been representative of the sky and heavens in many cultures. It is said to protect the wearer from danger and will change color to warn of an impending illness. Turquoise can even take a blow for you, breaking in half when certain harm was intended for you leaving you uninjured. Apache Shaman would say you could always find turquoise at the end of a rainbow. Above all Turquoise is a stone of joy and hope. January Garnet is named for the Latin granatus meaning seed, in reference to the pomegranate seed. Historically it was also known as Carbuncle meaning burning coal. It was said that carbuncle could produce its own light and was used as an indoor light source, not sure how that worked! Garnets are used to represent a gift of eternal love. It was said to heal the broken bonds of the heart and was often given as a gift if you were sepa- rated from your true love. Historically, the deep red of traditional garnet made it a great choice for curing ailments of the blood. There was even a belief it could protect warriors during a battle, making them invulnerable to wounds. Garnet was the most traded gemstone in ancient Greece. During the middle ages, they were prize by the clergy as a representation of the blood of Christ. Garnet comes in a spectrum of bright colors. The vibrant greens of Tsavorite, Demantoid, and Mint Garnet, the bright orange of Spessartite, the peachy pinks of Lotus Garnet, the rosy pinks of Rhodolite Garnet, the rich purple of Purple Garnet, and the glowing reds of Pyrope and Almandine Garnets. So, don't limit yourself to one shade, have them all! If you are interested in learning more about the history of gemstones may I suggest my reference book, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, by George Kunz. It is a wealth of knowledge. Omi Privé 18K rose gold ring featuring a 4.45 carat cushion purple garnet ac- cented by 1.28 carat total weight of trillion pink spinels and 0.42 carat total weight of round dia- monds. Turquise Bracelet Garnet Parlé Lotus Garnet