The name Turquoise comes from a French word which means stone of Turkey. Turquoise is one of the most valuable nontransparent minerals used in the jewelry trade. Its color varies from green and greenish blue to sky blue shades. A sacred stone for the North American Indian as well as the Tibetans, because it promotes mental and spiritual clarity and expansion. Helps to enhance wisdom, trust, kindness, and understanding. Attracts love, success, and money.