An ancient blue, shaped by the earth. Turquoise is a naturally occurring blue-to-green mineral prized for millennia for its distinctive colour and softly opaque surface.
A Colour Across Civilizations
Turquoise has one of jewellery’s oldest histories. Examples found in ancient Egyptian tombs date to around 4000 BC, and appreciation for the stone has extended across cultures from Egypt and Mesoamerica to China.
A Name Shaped by Trade
Turquoise was introduced into Europe during the Renaissance through trade via Turkey, which helped give rise to its historic association with the idea of a “Turkish stone.”
Colour and Matrix
Natural turquoise ranges from blue to green. Some material is relatively even in colour, while other stones show veins or networks of matrix, the surrounding rock in which the turquoise formed. These differences are part of the stone’s natural character.
Selected for Colour
At Cirque D’Or, turquoise is selected for saturated colour, proportion, and the clarity of its presence within a design.
Natural Variation
Colour, texture, and matrix can vary from stone to stone. These variations are expected and make each cut individual.
Care
Turquoise is porous and should be kept away from perfume, cosmetics, cleaning products, oils, perspiration, acids, and prolonged moisture. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear.