Turquoise- 7.34ct

his mystical gemstone has been mined for thousands of years by various cultures, with evidence suggesting that the ancient Egyptians mined turquoise as far back as 6000 B.C.  In modern day, turquoise is mined in a number of places including the United States, Iran, China, and Tibet.
 

Throughout the centuries various cultures have believed that turquoise jewelry brings luck and possesses a variety of powers, including the ability to promote wealth, attract love, and bring happiness.  In ancient Persia it was once believed that the wearing of turquoise talismans would protect the wearer from death.  It was also believed – not only among Persians but also among a number of other cultures – that a change in the color of the turquoise was a sign of danger or illness.   In addition, turquoise – believed to also enhance spirituality and kindness – is often used in both Tibetan and Native American spiritual rituals.  Even those who seemingly don’t believe in the power of turquoise jewelry just might find their spirits lifted when wearing one of these treasured gemstones.
 

With dwindling global reserves of turquoise, and an associated turquoise supply much less than the growing market demand for turquoise jewelry, prices of turquoise jewelry are expected to escalate in coming years.  Due to this economic dynamic, purchases of high-quality turquoise jewelry pieces can be viewed as an investment in an appreciating asset - much like diamonds or other valuable gems and stones.

Each of these gemstones is exclusive and unique as the person who owns it. Small variations in color from the one visible in the photograph are possible but every single piece available under this line of Karma Mantra’s Gemstones is IGITL Certified (International Gemological Institute & Testing Laboratory).

In 1810, Napoleon Bonaparte presented his Empress Marie Louise with a wedding gift - a breathtaking crown of diamonds and turquoise.  Originally the crown was made up of diamonds and emeralds, but Napoleon arranged to have all 79 emeralds removed and replaced with turquoise prior to giving the crown to Marie Louise.

How far would you go for your lady love?