Turquoise is a purification stone. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realization and assists creative problem solving. It is a symbol of friendship, and stimulates romantic love.
Turquoise has been prized for thousands of years and was used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Persians, Chinese, Aztecs, and Native Americans for jewelry and ornamental purposes. Beyond its use in jewelry and decoration, turquoise was historically ground into powder and used as a pigment in paints and dyes.