Serial Number: RB 0346
Status: Display
Description:
Turquoise Arabic Prayer Beads
This pale sky blue turquoise Arabic prayer beads is composed of 33 beads in round shape. The bead size measures 12 x 12 mm, 28 cm in length, and weighs 92.28 grams. The Shaheed is made of silver while the Karkousha is made of silver with 3 pieces turquoise beads. This was purchased by RAF during his India Trip on 18 - 26 August 2017.
Turquoise is a stone that has been prized for so many years. The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry and is in greenish blue or pale sky blue color. The name means Turkish Stone as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. This stone was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai and the best turquoise stone comes from Iran.
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is a symbol of friendship and it also brings peace at home.
