THE TURQUOISE
AN ANCIENT LEGEND. In olden days legends were woven around all (he jewels. Each month of the year had its own special precious stone, and its character was obtained from reading Ihe stars. The turquoise was Ihe stone associated with Taurus, Ihe Bull. Ihe sign nl Ihe Zodiac, in which the sun is al. the end of April and beginning of May. Therefore those born at this lime of the vear may, if they wish, take the turquoise lor their birthday stone. The beautiful blue of Ihe turquoise caused it lo be dedicated lo Venus, thus il is Ihe mascot of lovers and married people. It was more used for mascols Ihnn any other stone, and until recent times was believed to have power of warning its wearer of danger by changing colour. With age, or after being washed with soap, practically all turquoises become green, but Uie
warning change was very different from the change caused by age. In the East a turquoise is still called the horsemau's talisman, as it is supposed to protect from falls and injuries received while riding.
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Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16818, 9 June 1926, Page 5
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185THE TURQUOISE Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16818, 9 June 1926, Page 5
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