The name of the turquoise craft is "turquoise", which is named after its shape resembles a pine cone and its color is almost pine green. Its English name is Turquoise, which means turquoise stone. However, Turkey does not produce turquoise. It is said that the turquoise produced in ancient Persia was transported to Europe through Turkey.
As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, jade culture has attracted more and more attention and is sought after by people. Folk jade collection and wearing jade have gradually become a new trend of returning to traditional culture. As one of the four famous jade in my country and one of the seven Buddhist treasures, turquoise is widely used in various occasions. It is the earliest decorative treasure and has been loved by many people from ancient times to the present.
Turquoise is one of China’s “four famous jades”. Since the Neolithic Age, there have been many turquoise products in cultural relics of the past dynasties. It is a traditional jade with a long history and rich resources. The ancients called it "Bidianzi", "Qinglangcao", etc., and Europeans called it "Turkish Jade" or "Turkish Jade". Turkey does not produce turquoise. It is believed that turquoise was produced in ancient Persia and transported to Europe through Turkey. People thought it was produced in Turkey and got its name. In 1927, Mr. Zhang Hongzhao, an elder in the field of Chinese geology, explained in his famous book "Shi Ya" that "this (referring to turquoise) may be shaped like a pine cone and is almost pine green in color, so it is named after it." This means that turquoise is naturally produced It is often nodular and spherical, and its color is as green as a pine tree, so it is called "turquoise". This can be said to be very vivid, and can also be referred to as "pine stone".
According to expert research and inference, the famous He's Bi in Chinese history was made of turquoise. If this treasure is directly related to idiom stories such as "priceless" and "the perfect jade returns to Zhao", and was made into a national seal by Qin Shihuang, if it is really turquoise, it shows how much the ancients valued turquoise.
Turquoise is one of the ancient gemstones. It has a splendid history of thousands of years and is deeply loved by people at home and abroad in ancient and modern times. Before 5500 AD, the ancient Egyptians were mining turquoise on the Sinai Peninsula. During the First Dynasty, the Egyptian king sent a well-organized labor force of two to three thousand people with military escorts to search for and mine turquoise. When archaeologists excavated ancient Egyptian tombs, they discovered that Egyptian kings were wearing turquoise beads as early as 5500 BC. Turquoise is recognized as the "December birthstone" at home and abroad. It represents victory and success and has the reputation of "the stone of success".
In Buddhism, turquoise can be seen everywhere, whether it is rosary beads used for reciting the Buddha or ornaments decorating Buddha statues. Green represents the color of plants, the color of the resurrection of all things, and represents life and the state of life. , represents hope, making people full of infinite hope for a healthy life and vitality of life. When people see green, they can feel calm, peaceful and tranquil. Therefore, among the seven treasures of Tibetan Buddhism, turquoise is considered to be the incarnation of God and can bring good luck and peace to people. Turquoise has played an important role in Tibetan Buddhism since ancient times: they were used to decorate the crowns of the first Tibetan kings, as offerings on shrines and as tributes from neighboring countries. For married Tibetan women, wearing turquoise is essential because it can protect their husbands’ safety and health.
In Shangyong Zhushan County, there is a myth that Zhurong, the God of Fire, and Gonggong, the God of Water, have always been at odds with each other. In a fight, the defeated Gonggong turned towards Buzhou Mountain because of his face. It hit and broke the pillars of Beitianmen, which caused heavy rain to pour down from the sky leakage. In addition, many volcanoes erupted on the surface, and the cooled magma blocked the river bed, forming a "blocked river". In order to save the people from water and fire, Nuwa Empress picked up Artemisia as fuel and piled it on the "Fire Slope". She gathered the energy of Danyang to refine the colorful stones to patch the cracks in the world and the ground, so that all things could regain their vitality. Later, the allusion of "Zhushan" became the origin of the place name "Zhushan", which is now Zhushan in Shiyan, Hubei, China, where turquoise is produced. The colorful stones (yellow, white, red, black) used by "Nuwa to mend the sky" , green) corresponding to the county's rich mineral deposits of gold (copper), silver, iron, stone coal, turquoise, etc.; there are more than 10 kinds of "Historical Records of the Five Emperors", "Records of Yiyi", "Kangxi Dictionary", etc. Classics confirm that Zhushan is the holy land of Nuwa to mend the sky.
In the history of ancient Persia, turquoise was considered a mysterious object that warded off evil spirits and was made into amulets. Turquoise ornaments have been found in many ancient Persian tombs. In ancient China, two 28cm long fish-shaped ornaments made of turquoise were unearthed from the ruins of the Yangshao Culture (6500-4400 years ago) in Dahe Village, Zhengzhou, Henan.
The ancient Egyptians used turquoise to carve the God of Love to protect their treasures; four gold bracelets inlaid with turquoise were found on the mummy arms of an ancient Egyptian queen more than 5,000 years ago. When they were unearthed in 1900 AD, the ornaments were still dazzling and practical. It is a world treasure and is considered to be the oldest and most precious turquoise product; a large number of turquoise inlays were used on the famous golden mask of King Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt. The ancient Indians regarded turquoise as a sacred stone. They believed that wearing turquoise jewelry could obtain the protection of the gods, and it also symbolized "trust and trust". It would also bring good luck and good luck to those on expeditions, and was hailed as success. A lucky stone; they believe that the blue-green color of turquoise comes from the color of the sky, and the sky is the source of air; therefore, they believe that wearing turquoise is beneficial to the lungs and respiratory system, as well as to the eyes, and can also block the damage of cosmic rays . In Chinese Tibetan culture,
Tibetans believe that turquoise is the incarnation of God and also symbolizes power and status. It has become the most fashionable sacred jewelry and was used to decorate the crown of the first Tibetan king. It is also used as an offering to the altar. Europeans believe that wearing turquoise can prevent falls, even if they fall, they will not be seriously injured, and can protect the safety of their mounts, so turquoise has become a protective gem for travelers. In the West, turquoise is also the birthstone representing December among modern birthstones, which is the constellation stone of Aquarius, symbolizing success and victory. In the United States, turquoise is the state stone of Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico, symbolizing soul and beauty.
In the movie "Confucius", Nan Zi, played by Zhou Xun, has turquoise hanging down from his head, which is unique and majestic. The International Color Card Institute has named this turquoise color of the year for 2010.
The turquoise worn by Zhang Ziyi in "House of Flying Daggers" contrasts the picture quite harmoniously in the war atmosphere full of war and murderous intent. In "Furong Garden of the Tang Dynasty", Fan Bingbing plays Concubine Yang, whose head is often decorated with turquoise, which brings out the beauty of Concubine Yang more vividly. In various Tibetan operas, turquoise is regarded as an essential and precious fashion element.
Neytiri, the heroine of "Avatar", also wears a turquoise necklace.
The ladies in "A Dream of Red Mansions" regard turquoise as a treasure.
Many celebrities not only wear turquoise in their roles, but also love turquoise in their daily lives. Photos of them wearing turquoise in their daily lives can be seen everywhere, making them even more radiant.
Turquoise not only has a profound cultural heritage, but also has its own charm. Because it is used to mend the sky, it is used to ward off evil spirits, protect the house, and bring peace. In modern times, due to the development of processing and carving arts, turquoise can be processed into more spiritual treasures, which are cherished, worn and collected by people.