The strikingly beautiful appearance of Turquoise has transfixed
people for thousands of years. As one of the most recognisable
gemstones on the planet, it has been a mainstay in the jewellery
collections of everyone from the noble Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt to
the Hollywood celebrities of the 21st century – but what exactly is
it about the semi-precious stone that has had such a profound
impact on us?