Turquoise stone is a stone known and valued since 3000 B.C. Ancient Egyptians, Persians, and Pre-Columbian Native Americans used turquoise stones to make jewelry, mosaics, and carved it into many different shapes. Turquoise beads are still extremely popular among people around the Globe and turquoise stone has its special meaning and convoluted history. If you wan to become a happy owner of beautiful turquoise beads or turquoise jewelry, Baltic Amber is the right place to come as here you will find unique turquoise stones crafted in sterling silver jewelry.

Turquoise stone was unknown in Europe until the 14th century, when it was introduced by Turkish merchants. It is thought that the name of the turquoise stone was derived from the French word turc, which means Turk in English. Because of this fact, it was thought that the turquoise stone itself was mined by the Turks in their homeland.

In reality, rich deposits turquoise stones mined in ancient times were located in Persia (modern day Iran), and some of the highest quality turquoise is still being mined there today. The turquoise stone is also found in Northern Africa, Australia, Siberia, and the American South West. At Baltic Amber you will find the comprehensive selection of unique jewelry encrusted with turquoise stones you won't be able to find anywhere else on the Web.

Returning to the history of turquoise, the first thing that amazes the most is that a turquoise stone has been sacred stone for many cultures. Commonly, turquoise stone is believed to be a protective gem, a stone credited with bringing happiness and protection from accidents of all kinds. The sacredness of turquoise for Native Americans goes back before recorded time: the Shaman used turquoise for healing; warriors attached the stone to the ends of their bows as it was thought to ensure accurate arrow shots.