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There is an Arabic proverb that says- “A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune.” There is a tradition of giving turquoise as a gift which has a certain meaning in different cultures. In European tradition giving turquoise means ‘forget me not’. In Russia, some people use turquoise in their wedding rings. It is given as a token of love on the 11th anniversary of marriage. In Russian myth and folklore, it is said that turquoise works as a talisman and prevent the wearer from violent death, and that is why it was noticed that almost every Russian officer wore a ring of turquoise.