Turquoise Testament Ring

Jes MaHarry frames matrixed turquoise in a 14kt yellow gold and sterling bezel. 14kt rose gold band inscribed "See Beauty" and "Love Life". Made in USA. Exclusive. Whole sizes 6 to 9. Turquoise, the gemstone worn by pharaohs and Aztec kings, is probably one of the oldest gemstones known. Native Americans and many of the Indian tribes in Mexico used turquoise for currency, and the stone is still associated with the religious rites of the Navajo. Because it remains fashionable, turquoise is quite highly prized, although it is fairly plentiful.

Turquoise is the birthstone for December. Europeans give turquoise jewelry as keepsakes or as a pledge of adoration. In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare uses this symbolism when Leah gives a turquoise ring to Shylock to win his favor.

Gold is a remarkable, precious metal, with an unparalleled combination of chemical and physical properties. The only yellow metal, its name comes from the Old English word for yellow, 'geolu'. As the only metal that forms no oxide film on its surface in air at normal temperatures means that it will never rust or tarnish.

One of the three noble metals, gold in its pure form is a yellow metallic element. This soft metal performs best when alloyed with other metals to make it stronger. To produce rose gold, gold is alloyed with copper to create a warm pink hue.

Gold has long been considered one of the most precious metals in the world. For thousands of years it has been used as the ornament of kings and as a standard for global currencies.