Description

LHASSA ethnic turquoise necklace

The LHASSA ethnic turquoise necklace is a magnificent unique model. The natural stone comes from an imposing and very old Tibetan necklace. From this huge rosary we have drawn the most beautiful stones. Each has been re-polished and mounted as a necklace. The silver chain is adjustable, thanks to its extension chain. This jewel is worn as a classic choker or necklace. The history of this stone is fabulous, it has gone through ages and places, before arriving before your eyes. Here, the stone is a natural turquoise, not recomposed and above all steeped in history.

The properties of turquoise

Turquoise offers a variety of colors ranging from light blue to dark blue, veined with black. Turquoise deposits are found in many countries: Tibet, China, Iran, Afghanistan, Mexico, United States (Arizona), Chile, Australia, Israel, Tanzania. Very present in Buddhist, Nepalese, or Tibetan, it symbolizes material and spiritual wealth. Turquoise blue in Buddhism represents the life of humans in their life / death duality and earth / sky wisdom.

The etymology of the name "turquoise" comes from Turkish stone, because it is in Turkey that the Europeans found it (and that although the mineral was imported from Iran). She gave her name to the turquoise color.

In lithotherapy, turquoise is an emblem of courage. This semi-precious stone is also considered to be a source of well-being. It is also a symbol of wisdom. It arouses the nobility of feelings, indulgence and generosity.

Colors: sky blue, blue green to green gray
Chemical composition: Basic hydrated phosphate of aluminum and copper.
Chakras: Chakra of the neck and the throat.

The material of your necklace

The silver used to make the jewelry can not be pure 100%, because it would be too soft. In order to work it is added one or more alloy metals, most of the time copper.

The silver jewels in Europe and in most countries of the world are silver 925. It is the 1er silver title, it has minium content of 92,5%. This is also known as Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver 925. Sterling silver, for example, is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Sterling silver has been a silver category for jewelery in many countries since the XIIIth century. To learn more, read our article on925 silver, how to recognize it, French and European standards and elsewhere in the world.