Carrying auspiciousness in Tibetan folk culture, Turquoise is the most common Tibetan accessory jewelry along with cloudy amber and Tibetan silver.

Being considered as the embodiment of deity, turquoise has so special meanings that almost every Tibetan owns a turquoise jewelry.

The history of wearing turquoise can be dated back to the ancient times. It is believed that the turquoise was firstly used as tributes on the altars, presents for lamas of respectable position, and on the royal crown of Nyatri Tsanpo, the first king of ancient Tibet in the 2nd century B.C.

 
File photo shows a rough turquoises before processing. [Photo/ Baidu] 

The turquoise also has derived many legends.

It is believed that wearing a turquoise ring can protect travelers from dangers during a trip, and dreaming of turquoise omens the beginning of auspiciousness and a new chapter of life.

It also goes that if someone's turquoise turns into green from blue, it is the sign of liver diseases, which is said to reflect turquoise’s function of attracting jaundice from human's body.

 
File photo shows turquoises. [Photo/ Baidu]