Beautiful handmade silver stamped turquoise pendant 🩵

A gorgeous one of a kind piece, heavy silver (stamped) with beautiful bright turquoise 🩵 The meaning of Turquoise The name Turquoise comes from the French phrase "pierre turquoise," meaning "Turkish stone." (The gem first came to Europe through the Ottoman Empire.) It's one of the oldest known gemstones, and experts believe it may have been the first one ever mined, around 8,000 years ago. Turquoise was considered a sacred stone by ancient peoples all over the world, including the Egyptians, Chinese, Persians, Aztecs, and Mayans. The Apaches thought that attaching a piece of Turquoise to an archer's bow would help him find his target. Turkish warriors wore Turquoise on their swords, armor, saddles, and bridles, believing that the stone would grant them courage and protect them and their horse in battle. Connected to the throat chakra, Turquoise is a stone of communication. It helps us to speak our truth openly and without fear. If you're making a presentation or speaking in public, wear Turquoise jewelry to help express yourself clearly and calmly. Wearing Turquoise allows us to strengthen our relationships by being open and honest with family and friends.