Turquoise Necklace and Red Stone accent 16."

Turquoise, a blend of blue and green, has some of the same peaceful attributes. The color turquoise is associated with meanings of refreshing, feminine, calming, sophisticated, energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy, tranquility, patience, intuition, and loyalty.

Tints of turquoise color have a sweet feminine feel. Darker shades of turquoise, such as teal, have a more sophisticated sense. Variations of turquoise, which is often used to represent water, also is referred to as aqua and aquamarine.

Turquoise is a valuable mineral often used for jewelry, especially in the American Southwest and Middle East. Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets and, in many ancient cultures, was a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Turquoise was associated with connections to the spiritual world, psychic sensitivity, and protection from harm and negative energy.