ISLAMIC BASED GEMSTONES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE-TURQUIOSE

PART ONE
We provide authentic aqeeq rings from Nayshabur, Yemen, and Najaf.

Turquoise

Gems and their religious significance: Compiled by (Marhum) Al Haj Hussein Abdallah Jaffer

• Feroza gives strength to the eyes, expands the breast and strengthens the heart.
• Whenever a Momin goes for some work with a Feroza ring on his finger, his work is done.
• Turquoise (Feroza) for obtaining Divine help and victory
• It is said that Firoza helps to create joy in the heart, helps improving eyesight, brain and the heart
• The best quality of Firoza are found in Nayshabur (outside Mesh'had), Iran but they are also available in Australia, Afghanistan, America, Egypt, Germany, Palestine, Nepal and Tibet.
• The Prophet stated that Allah finds it difficult not to listen to the prayers of those who have Aqeeq and Firoza rings on their fingers, and feels hurt to negate their prayers.


Its Composition

Turquoise comes in colors from blue to green to yellow, is filled with wonderful patterns of brown and black matrix that are composed mainly of copper deposits. Turquoise has a waxy luster. It is typically blue-green with brown/black veins running through it. Some turquoise is dyed to give it an evenly vivid color. Most turquoise is stabilized to improve overall strength and polish.

It is mined across the globe, and each location yields specific stone colors and characteristics ranging from the bright sky blue (without veins) Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona to the rough, organic yellow colors and heavy matrix mined from Africa.

How to Take Care of Your Turquoise (Feroza)

Turquoise is inherently fragile and sensitive to solvents; perfume and other cosmetics may alter the color of turquoise gems, skin oils, and most commercial jewelry cleaning fluids. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may also discolor or dehydrate turquoise. Care should therefore be taken when wearing such jewels. Cosmetics, including sunscreen and hair spray, should be applied before putting on turquoise jewelry. After use, turquoise should be gently cleaned with a soft cloth to avoid a buildup of residue, and should be stored in its own container to avoid scratching by harder gems.