Turquoise is the only gemstone on which a color is named, you heard it right. Turquoise color named after this beautiful gemstone.It is the birthstone for those who share their birth month as December as well as symbolizes the 11th wedding anniversary.This gorgeous stone is found in different shades of blue-green color.The finest quality of turquoise is found in Iran while the major source of it is located in the United States.In Tibet, people consider it a talisman of good fortune, in Native America it is a sacred stone and Europeans believe turquoise connects us to the higher consciousness.Turquoise is the national gem of Tibet, Tibetans value it and it is a highly prized gemstone there, especially the greenish turquoise.Measured 6 on the Moh scale, turquoise is comparatively a soft and fragile gemstone that demands extra care.
