Turquoise Beads

Turquoise is a blue-green mineral valued for its rarity and unique hue, and widely used as an ornamental stone. The bluer the stone is, the more expensive it becomes.

In the past, turquoise was worn only by rulers, especially by Ancient Egyptian pharaohs and Chinese emperors. Often set in gold and combined with other stones such as jade beads, large pearls etc.

As time passed, turquoise was eventually brought to Europe by merchants and travelers and then commonly used as an ornamental stone. The turquoise beads we sell on our website are called more specifically reconstituted turquoise. It is a composition of pulverized turquoise dust, small pieces, a resin-based bonding agent, dye, and other natural minerals to simulate the matrix. Color-stabilization is one of the treatments we apply to our beads.

These are 8mm round turquoise beads. They are new arrival of December. The half-drilled beads are often used to make rings, earrings and pendants. You can also choose the jewelry accessories from our pearl clasp and finding department to create your own jewelry.

Besides loose beads, we also have turquoise strands for making necklaces and bracelets available. Turquoise is a blue-green mineral, blue-green is a symbol of spring when everything is filled with vigor and vitality. Therefore, someone that is hoping for longevity and harmony will decorate with blue-green colors.

These were what Michelle Obama and Cindy Mccain were wearing when they helped their husband campaign for President. They both like life filled with vigor and vitality and are hoping for longevity and harmony, regardless their political view is.

If you are looking for same style necklaces as theirs, please email support@orientalpearls.net. We are able to customize them by the above 5.5-6.5mm turquoise beads. 2010 is coming, these turquoise necklaces will refresh your life and make your new year vivid, prosperous and absolutely different!