Metaphysical Healing Properties of

AFRICAN TURQUOISE

African Turquoise is the “Stone of Evolution.” It encourages

growth and development to foster positive change from
within. It opens the mind to new ideas and endless
possibilities. African Turquoise is a stone that inspires
 structure and balance to awaken one to their intended
purpose. It pushes one to use the knowledge they already
possess, while also enlightening one to the wisdom of others
to help one become a better person for all of humanity's
benefit. African Turquoise is believed to help ease mood
swings, encourage acceptance and soothe feelings of
emotional aggravation resulting in a more optimistic attitude
towards life.

African Turquoise: Properties, Powers, and

What it Really Is
As you may know, one of the things I absolutely LOVE to do is to go to the bead show.
It's such an amazing sensory experience:
imagine if the game Candy Land came to life
and all of the gumdrops and lollipops were sitting right there in grownup form.

This year, I have decided to take a deeper look at the stones I chose for my designs. I want
to share with you a little bit more about what these stones "mean" and how they will benefit
you as the wearer.

First up on the docket is African Turquoise.

This beautiful green-blue stone is peppered with earthy ebony and cocoa flecks,
adding to its organic appearance.
 The name "African Turquoise" is a bit of a misnomer in the sense that this stone isn't
turquoise at all, rather it is a variety of jasper (which is itself a form of chalcedony) that is
mined in Africa. The stone's beautiful organic look comes from the mineral content of the
stone, incuding crystal quartz (giving it the opaque appearance) as well as copper and iron.
African Turquoise is an excellent candidate for jewelry items that are intended for frequent
wear due to its natural hardness (6.5-7 on the mohs scale).

African turquoise is considered the stone of evolution, bringing about great change and
transformation in life. This gorgeous stone opens up your mind to the possibility of all things
new and unknown. It helps us to accept the need for change and gives us the strength to
pursue it with confidence. I imagine it would be beautiful and supportive in a design that
someone would wear to a job interview, first day of work, or an introductory meeting with a
new client or friend.

This amazing stone really resonates with me as a jewelry designer, especially when I
juxtapose it with my midcentury vintage costume jewelry pieces. I love the eclectic mix of
repurposing vintage jewelry with the newness and encouragement of this stone.
Spring 2019 will bring several new bel monili designs featuring this stone. Make sure you
are subscribed to our email list to see how these beauties come together with pieces from
our vintage stash to create something new and exciting.