La Scala Contemporary Turquoise jewellery London and Turquoise Rings London.

The La Scala Italian collection of modern turquoise jewellery contemporary turquoise jewellery, designer turquoise jewellery is designed and manufactured close to Milano (Milan) Italy.

Turquoise has been known by many names, but the word turquoise was derived around 16th century from the French language either from the word for Turkish (Turquois) or dark-blue stone (pierre turquin). This may have arisen from a misconception: turquoise does not occur in Turkey but was traded at Turkish bazaars to Venetian merchants who brought it to Europe.
The colour, however, has been employed extensively in the decorative tiles adorning Turkish places of worship and homes for hundreds of years, beginning with the Seljuks, and the association quite possibly has caused the name to take root.

The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly oter Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans), Persia, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and to some extent in ancient China since at least the Shang Dynasty. Despite being one of the oldest gems, probably first introduced to Europe (through Turkey) with other Silk Road novelties, turquoise did not become important as an ornamental stone in the West until the 14th century, following a decline in the Roman Catholic Church's influence which allowed the use of turquoise in secular jewellery. Turquoise was apparently unknown in India until the Muhgal period, and not known in Japan until the 18th century. A common belief shared by many of these civilizations held that turquoise possessed certain prophylactic qualities; it was thought to change colour with the wearer's health and protect him or her from untoward forces.

The Aztecs inlaid turquoise, together with gold, quartz, malachite, jet, jade, coral, and shells, into provocative (and presumably ceremonial) mosaic bjects such as masks (some with a human skull as their base), knives, and shields. Natural resins, bitumen and wax were used to bond the turquoise to the objects' base material; this was usually wood, but bone and shell were also used.

Like the Aztecs, the Pueblo, Navajo and Apache tribes cherished turquoise for its amuletic use; the latter tribe believe the stone to afford the archer dead aim. Among these peoples turquoise was used in mosaic inlay, in sculptural works, and was fashioned into toroidal Chaco Canyon and surrounding region are believed to have prospered greatly from their production and trading of turquoise objects. The distinctive silver jewelry produced by the Navajo and other Southwestern Native American tribes today is a rather modern development, thought to date from circa 1880 as a result of European influences.

Fine La Scala Diamond &Turquoise Jewellery and La Scala Diamond & Turquoise Rings: Discover an elegance that transcends fashion with our charmingly versatile fine turquoise jewellery, in timeless Italian designs with smooth flowing lines that capture the magical shades of the sky, some are highlighted with the radiance of fine White Diamonds set in gleaming 18ct White Gold or 18k Yellow Gold.

This "La Scala" collection of 18k gold contemporary Turquoise jewellery & designer turquoise jewellery is "Live" at "La Scala" here in Hatton Garden London EC1 UK.
The 18ct gold turquoise jewellery include:

 Turquoise Rings - Turquoise Cocktail rings,Turquoise dress rings, Contemporary 18k gold diamond & turquoise rings & 18k white gold Designer turquoise & diamond rings.
 Turquoise Pendants - Modern turquoise pendants. Turquoise diamond pendants,18ct yellow gold turquoise pendants & 18k white gold turquoise pendants.
 Turquoise Necklaces - Stylish turquoise necklaces set with diamonds in 18ct yellow gold & 18k white gold.
 Turquoise Earrings - Contemporary turquoise earrings, designer turquoise earrings, Turquoise diamond earrings, 18ct yellow gold turqoise earring & 18k white gold turquoise earrings.

Please click here to contact us for ordering or buying any of these designer turquoise rings or Turquoise coktail jewellery.
If you require any further details Please telephone 44 (0)20 7405 1536 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8TE.

For Beautiful Chester jewellery,The "La Scala" collection of contemporary turquoise jewellery, modern turquoise rings, designer turquoise earrings, modern turquoise pendants & turquoise necklaces are also available to buy at O'Hares Chester, opposite the cathedral in St Werburgh Street Chester Cheshire, Stanwells in Lymington Hampshire and in Milano and Verona Italy.