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  1. Gourdo, also known as "Songshi", is one of the "four famous jade" in China. It is named after its "shaped like pine ball, nearly pine green". It is a traditional jade with a long history and rich resources. The Qing Dynasty in China was called the heavenly gemstone, which was regarded as auspicious and happy relic. The ancients called it "Bidianzi", "Green Lang Strough", etc., and Europeans called it "Turkish Jade" or "Turkic Jade". Greenson is recognized as the "December Birth Stone" recognized at home and abroad, which represents victory and success, and has the reputation of "the stone of success".
    The mysterious history of turquoise
    In the history of the ancient Persian, the turquoise is considered to be a mysterious and evil thing, and it is made into amulets. Green pine jewelry was found in many ancient Persian tombs.
    The ancient Egyptians used the green pine carving to love the gods to protect their own treasure house. Four green bracelets inlaid with four turquoise inlaid on the arms of the ancient Egyptian queen more than 5,000 years ago. Glores of dazzling, it is the world's strange treasure. It is considered the oldest and precious turquoise products. On the famous Tutankamen king's golden mask in ancient Egypt, a large number of turquoise inlaid was used.
    The ancient Indians regarded turquoise as holy stones. They believed that wearing turquoise jewelry can be protected by the gods, and also symbolizes "trust and trust". Known as a stone of success. They believe that the blue -green color of the turquoise is the color of the sky, and the sky is the source of the air. Therefore, they believe that wearing turquoise is beneficial to the lungs and respiratory systems, and it is also conducive to the eyes, and it can also block the damage of cosmic rays.
    In ancient China, in the site of Yangshao Culture, Dahe Village, Zhengzhou, Henan Province (6500-4400 years ago), 2 green pine -made 28cm long fish -shaped ornaments were unearthed. In Tibetan culture, Tibetans believe that the green pine is the incarnation of God, and also marks power and status, thus becoming the most fashionable sacred accessories. Green pine is used to decorate the crown of the first Tibetan king, and it is also regarded as the supply of the altar. Many Tibetan necks wear a green necklace that is regarded as a soul.
    Europeans believe that wearing turquoise can prevent wrestling, even wrestling will not hurt heavy, and it can protect the safety of the seat riding. As a result, turquoise becomes the protective gem of travelers.
    In the West, the turquoise is also the birth stone of December, which is the birth stone in the modern stone, which is the constellation stone of Sagittarius, symbolizing success and victory.
    The interesting thing is that according to expert research, the famous He's in Chinese history is made by turquoise. This one is directly related to the idiom stories such as "Value Liancheng" and "Return to Zhao", and if it is really turquoise, it can be seen that the ancients' cherishment of turquoise by the treasures of Qin Shihuang was really green.
    In recent years, the turquoise has been popular in the Wenwan market. It is based on it that it is connected with the blood of Chinese jade culture. At the same time, its bright colors have always been an important element of jewelry production and inlaid materials. Some international luxury jewelry brands Through high -end craftsmanship, it has greatly enhanced the artistic value and luxury connotation of turquoise, making it gradually active in the jewelry market.