Turquoise Gemstone wooden Ring

Ancient Egyptian turquoise sourced from the Sinai Peninsula was deeply admired by Egyptian royalty and the common citizenry alike. Turquoise is often referred to as the “people’s gemstone” in Egyptian culture. Archaeologists have uncovered numerous turquoise pieces from necklaces, headpieces, rings, and more. Turquoise amulets were often buried with mummies to ensure protection during their sojourn from the land of the living to the dead. Some even believed that turquoise made one less vulnerable to wounds or other attacks, so it was carefully grafted into swords, daggers, and other weapons for protection.

Turquoise was said to be a holy stone that would bring good luck. It was so important to the Egyptians that the gem even had its own goddess, Hathor. Hathor was a cow goddess and the mother, wife and daughter of the sun god, Ra. She was known as ‘Lady of Turquoise’, ‘Mistress of Turquoise’ and ‘Lady of Turquoise Country’ as she was the protector of the desert region where this beautiful stone is mined.