December: Turquoise

Turquoise
Color: Sky Blue to Shades of Green
Meaning: Friendship
Turquoise is know for it's opaque hues from powder blue to greenish tones, symbolizes good health, fortune, and peace. Typically cut into cabochons, it has been valued for thousands of years by various cultures. Major sources are Iran, Egypt, the Southwestern U.S., and China. Believed to bring luck and happiness, turquoise is a cherished gift for the 11th wedding anniversary.