People have prized turquoise jewelry for millennia. Learn about these traditional turquoise designs that still influence modern artisans.
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The earliest documented use of turquoise jewelry comes from Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians sourced most of their turquoise from the southwest Sinai region, particularly Serabit el-Khadim and Wadi Maghara. The Egyptians associated turquoise with fertility and plant life. For them, it was a luxury item that brought joy to people, and they made good use of their limited supply.
Ancient Egyptian artisans worked turquoise in ways we still employ today. For example, they carved beads from it for bracelets and elaborate collar necklaces.
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The earliest documented use of turquoise jewelry comes from Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians sourced most of their turquoise from the southwest Sinai region, particularly Serabit el-Khadim and Wadi Maghara. The Egyptians associated turquoise with fertility and plant life. For them, it was a luxury item that brought joy to people, and they made good use of their limited supply.
Ancient Egyptian artisans worked turquoise in ways we still employ today. For example, they carved beads from it for bracelets and elaborate collar necklaces.
People have prized turquoise jewelry for millennia. Learn about these traditional turquoise designs that still influence modern artisans.
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