One of the most sought after stones - turquoise has been used in carvings and adornmentsfor over 3000 years. Turquoise is almost a magical stone. It can be so many different shades of a few colors... Deep vibrant blue to a light lime green. There is no question as to why so many people cherish it about most stones. Did you know:Turquoise buried in Ancient Egyptian tombs is some ofthe world’s oldest jewelry. AndMontezuma, thinking Cortes was Quetzalcoatl, gave him the god’s favorite gemstone - turquoise!