Tibetan Turquoise
Monday, May 24th, 2010Tibetan Turquoise
why do tibetans use coral and turquoise?
Might be plentiful for them
 |
 |
44tibetan bronze 24k gold Turquoise inlay gem buddha |  |
 |
US $15,000.00 | 4d 7h 5m |
 |
38tibetan bronze 24k gold Turquoise inlay gem buddha | |
|
US $9,999.00 | 4d 7h 5m |
 |
44tibetan bronze 24k gold Turquoise inlay gem buddha | |
|
US $9,999.00 | 4d 7h 5m |
 |
Tibetan Silver 24K Gild inlay turquoise coral jewel Pot | |
|
US $8,990.00 | 6d 20h 32m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan 24K Gilt Red Coral Turquoise Tara Statue | |
|
US $7,999.99 | 22d 21h 41m |
 |
45Huge Tibetan Bronze gold inlay turquoise Kwan yin ST | |
|
US $6,300.00 | 17d 32m |
 |
43Huge Tibetan Gilt Bronze inlay turquoise Kwan yin ST | |
|
US $5,500.00 | 27d 6h 1m |
 |
39Huge Tibetan Gilt Bronze inlay turquoise Kwan yin ST | |
|
US $4,999.00 | 27d 6h 1m |
 |
Antique Tibetan Silver Teapot Turquoise Corals Lapis | |
|
US $4,950.00 | 8d 7h 29m |
 |
Antique Tibetan Silver Teapot Turquoise Corals Lapis | |
|
US $4,495.00 | 8d 7h 29m |
 |
21Tibetan Bronze gold inlay turquoise Green TARA ST | |
|
US $4,150.00 | 17d 32m |
 |
27 Tibetan Turquoise Bronze Green Tara Goddess Shrine | |
|
US $3,999.99 | 24d 22h 27m |
 |
21 Old Tibet Tibetan Turquoise Silver Dragon TeaPot | |
|
US $3,999.99 | 26d 21h 49m |
 |
21 Old Tibet Tibetan Turquoise Silver Dragon Tea Pot | |
|
US $3,999.99 | 29d 22h 31m |
 |
Tibetan Copper 24K Gild inlay turquoise coral jewel box | |
|
US $3,960.00 | 6d 20h 31m |
 |
21Tibetan Bronze gold inlay turquoise Kwan yin Statues | |
|
US $3,500.00 | 9d 1h 18m |
 |
HUGE OLD FINEST TIBETAN TURQUOISE CORAL BEAD NECKLACE | |
|
US $3,443.63 | 2d 19h 7m |
 |
16 Old Pair Tibetan Coral Turquoise Armor Silver Vase | |
|
US $2,999.99 | 10d 21h 26m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Scorpion Phurpa Turquoise Wood Holder | |
|
US $2,999.99 | 19d 21h 38m |
 |
Old Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Yellow Jambhala Statue | |
|
US $2,999.00 | 5d 23h 28m |
 |
17 Old Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Green Tara Statue | |
|
US $2,999.00 | 6d 21h 54m |
 |
Old Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Chenrezig Buddha Statue | |
|
US $2,999.00 | 20d 10h 30m |
 |
20Tibetan Gilt Bronze inlay turquoise Green TARA ST | |
|
US $2,800.00 | 27d 6h 18m |
 |
24tibetan bronze 24k gold Turquoise inlay gem buddha | |
|
US $2,600.00 | 4d 7h 3m |
 |
11 Tibetan Coral Turquoise Wood Manjushri Offering Box | |
|
US $2,499.99 | 1d 22h 14m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Turquoise Bronze 8 Symbols Headger Helmet | |
|
US $2,499.99 | 12d 21h 53m |
 |
Antique Tibetan Turquoise Coral seashell Vest | |
|
US $2,499.00 | 20h 39m |
 |
14 Tibetan Turquoise Coral Armored Butter kettle Pot | |
|
US $2,499.00 | 3d 6m |
 |
Antique Tibetan Silver Teapot Turquoise Corals Lapis | |
|
US $2,499.00 | 8d 7h 29m |
 |
Old Tibetan Silver Turquoise Embeded Wave Animal Vase | |
|
US $2,300.00 | 8h 30m |
 |
18 tibetan silver inlay turquoise coral carved jar | |
|
US $2,000.00 | 19d 6h 10m |
 |
32 Tibet Tibetan Silver Turquoise Conch Shell Trumpet | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 21h 5m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Turquoise 8 Auspicious Symbols Mila Pot | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 3d 21h 31m |
 |
Old Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Amitayus Buddha Statue | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 10d 21h 26m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Medicine Buddha Statue | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 19d 22h 44m |
 |
Old Tibet Tibetan Silver Turquoise coral General Cap | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 21d 23h 33m |
 |
Tibetan Turquoise Silver Tangka ThangkaPadmasambava | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 22d 22h 29m |
 |
14 Tibetan Turquoise Wood Parnashavari Tangka Thangka | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 23d 21h 26m |
 |
Tibetan Turquoise Wood Shakyamuni Buddha Tangka Thangka | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 26d 21h 44m |
 |
10 Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | |
|
US $1,999.99 | 29d 22h 31m |
 |
unusual 12 tibetan bronze Turquoise coral casket box | |
|
US $1,999.00 | 4d 7h 7m |
 |
Old Tibetan Turquoise Red Coral Ghee Tea Pot Ware | |
|
US $1,999.00 | 6d 22h 28m |
 |
23Tibetan Bronze gold inlay turquoise gem Kwan yin ST | |
|
US $1,999.00 | 10d 5h 49m |
 |
Old Tibetan Gilt Dragon Turquoise Conch Shell Trumpet | |
|
US $1,999.00 | 16d 6h 45m |
 |
8 Tibetan 8 Auspicious Coral Turquoise Teapot Pot | |
|
US $1,999.00 | 18d 23m |
 |
Tibetan Silver Gild inlay turquoise beryl crystal ToBa | |
|
US $1,998.00 | 6d 20h 43m |
 |
Tibetan bronze inlay silver turquoise coral Buddha head | |
|
US $1,990.00 | 14d 19h 57m |
 |
18 Tibetan Nepal bronze gold turquoise buddha statue | |
|
US $1,980.00 | 16d 11h 54m |
 |
Rare Antique Tibetan Crown w Turquoise Corals Agates | |
|
US $1,900.00 | 8d 9h 59m |
 |
Anitque Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle Turquoise Corals | |
|
US $1,895.00 | 20h 38m |
 |
20tibetan bronze inlay turquoise coral 4arm Kwan yin | |
|
US $1,800.00 | 21d 6h 11m |
 |
18 Tibetan Nepal bronze gold turquoise buddha statue | |
|
US $1,800.00 | 25d 8h 31m |
 |
Old Tibetan 24k Golden Turquoise Yellow Jambhala Statue | |
|
US $1,800.00 | 29d 7h 44m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Turquoise Red Coral Mila Armor Bronze Pot | |
|
US $1,799.99 | 18d 9h 9m |
 |
Rare Old Tibetan Turquoise Coral Dragon Teapot | |
|
US $1,799.00 | 15d 6h 33m |
 |
Anitque Tibetan Silver Teapot with Turquoise Corals | |
|
US $1,795.00 | 20h 38m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Silver Turquoise Conch Shell Trumpet | |
|
US $1,698.00 | 7d 19h 54m |
 |
20tibetan bronze inlay turquoise coral 4arm Kwan yin | |
|
US $1,600.00 | 7d 5h 5m |
 |
Pair tibetan silver inlay turquoise coral pot statue | |
|
US $1,600.00 | 7d 5h 5m |
 |
Old Tibetan 24k Gilt Turquoise Mayadevi Statue | |
|
US $1,500.00 | 22d 8h 22m |
 |
Old Tibetan Coral Turquoise Buddhas Armor Glass Pot | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 21h 5m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan CoralTurquoise Bronze Desk Prayer Wheels | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 1d 22h 4m |
 |
Old Tibetan Coral Turquoise Armor Bronze Ritual Kapala | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 2d 22h 18m |
 |
15 Tibetan Turquoise Wood Green Tara Tangka Thangka | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 5d 21h 16m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Silver Turquoise Green Tara Buddha Shrine | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 12d 22h 13m |
 |
Tibetan Turquoise Bronze Tangka ThangkaPadmasambava | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 19d 1h 22m |
 |
9 Tibet Tibetan Turquoise 8 Auspicious Symbols Tea Pot | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 20d 21h 5m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Bronze Red Coral Turquoise Mila Offer Pot | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 20d 21h 5m |
 |
10 Tibet Tibetan Turquoise Bronze Conch Shell Trumpet | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 23d 21h 26m |
 |
Tibetan Turquoise Armor Mila 8 Auspicious Symbols Vase | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 25d 22h 22m |
 |
Old Tibet Tibetan Coral Turquoise Mila Armor Bronze Pot | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 25d 22h 22m |
 |
Tibet Tibetan Coral Turquoise Armor Mila Offering Pot | |
|
US $1,499.99 | 26d 21h 44m |
Turquoise jewellery symbolises a range of ideas some of which are common across the world and some of which are unique to certain cultures. This article offers an insight into the different meanings of these beautiful stones around the world.
Quick History Lesson
Turquoise is thought to have been first discovered by the Ancient Egyptians around 4,000-5,000 B.C and seems to have been mined in the Tibetan region of China for almost as long. However, it first hit Europe through Turkey's trade routes. In fact the word 'turquoise' means 'Turkish' in French.
Turquoise jewellery in South-East Asia
The people of Tibet have always valued the turquoise gemstone highly and it is frequently used in their jewellery. If it has not been treated then turquoise will often change its colour. This symbolises the circle of life from birth to death in Tibetan people's eyes.
Traditionally in South-East Asia, turquoise was believed to provide protection to horses and the horsemen riding them.
Turquoise jewellery in Europe
A silver turquoise ring was traditionally given to brides in Russia as it was thought to bring peace to women and good health and prosperity to men.
Turquoise jewellery in the Middle East
Persians often wore pearls with a turquoise stone in the middle as it was believed to focus the mind in prayer and was used to wish upon.
Turquoise jewellery in America
Native Americans believed turquoise would bring rest to the dead and was used to make carvings, usually of animals, which were then put into graves and tombs. The Native Americans' reasoning behind this belief was that turquoise was a mix of the green colour of the earth and blue colour of the heavenly sky and therefore it would attract good spirits.
Native American archers would also attach turquoise stones to their bows as they believed it would aid them in shooting targets accurately.
Turquoise jewellery across all regions and cultures
In many cultures it is traditional to give a close friend or family member turquoise as a gift because it is said to symbolise one's affection for another. It is also believed to protect the friend or family member from negative energy. Turquoise's ability to bring protection and prosperity to its wearer are common themes to many cultures. Turquoise also has religious meaning as an offering and is frequently used in fetish carvings.
The colour of turquoise is believed to intensify feelings of creativity and expression rather than analytical thought. The colour is also supposed to bring feelings of happiness because it reflects the blueness of the sky and the greenness of the sea.
Please follow this link for more information and pictures about turquoise jewellery on my blog.
Xing Wu lives and works in Beijing China. As a follower of Buddhism, she regularly travels to Tibet to spend time with her fellow Buddhist practitioners. In her time in Tibet she has forged a strong relationship with the local craftsmen and she sells their beautifully crafted handmade in her online store at http://www.tibetansilverjewelry.com
Tibetan Turquoise Pendant.