As a symbol of traditional culture in China, jade culture has been paid more and more attention and sought after by people, and folk collection and wearing of jade articles has gradually become a new trend of returning to traditional culture. Turquoise, as one of the four famous jade in China and one of the seven treasures of Buddhism, is widely used in various occasions. It is the earliest decorative treasure and has been loved by many people since ancient times.
Turquoise is one of the "four famous jade" in China. Since the Neolithic Age, there have been many turquoise products in cultural relics, which is a traditional jade with a long history and rich resources. The ancients called it "Bidianzi" and "Qinglanggan", while Europeans called it "Turkic Jade" or "Turkic Jade". Turquoise is not produced in Turkey. It is believed that turquoise was produced in ancient Persia and transported to Europe via Turkey. People think it is produced in Turkey, hence its name. 1927 Mr. Zhang, an old-timer in the geological field of China, explained in his masterpiece Cliff that "this (referring to turquoise) is named because it looks like a pine cone and its color is nearly pine green", which means that turquoise is called "turquoise" because its natural products are often nodular and spherical, and its color is like the green of pine trees. This can be said to be very vivid, and it can also be called "turquoise" for short.
According to experts' research, the famous Heshibi in the history of China is made of turquoise. This treasure is directly related to idioms such as "priceless" and "returning to Zhao in perfect condition". If it is really turquoise, it can be seen that the ancients cherish turquoise.
Turquoise is one of the ancient gems, with a glorious history of thousands of years, which is deeply loved by people at home and abroad. Before 5500 AD, the ancient Egyptians mined turquoise in Sinai Peninsula. In the first dynasty, the king of Egypt sent a well-organized labor force of 2000-3000 people, accompanied by military guards, to find and mine turquoise. Archaeologists found that as early as 5500 BC, the king of Egypt had already worn turquoise beads when excavating Egyptian tombs. Turquoise is recognized as the "stone of birth in December" at home and abroad, representing victory and success, and has the reputation of "stone of success".
Turquoise can be seen everywhere in Buddhism, whether it is a rosary for chanting Buddha or an ornament for decorating Buddha statues. Green represents the color of plants, the color of everything's recovery, life and life state, and hope, which makes people full of infinite hope for a healthy life and vitality of life. When people see green, they will feel calm and serene. Therefore, among the seven treasures of Tibetan Buddhism, turquoise is regarded as the embodiment of God, which can bring good luck and peace to people. Turquoise has played an important role in Tibetan Buddhism since ancient times: people used it to decorate the crown of the first Tibetan king and used it as an altar offering and a tribute contributed by neighboring countries. It is essential for married Tibetan women to wear turquoise, because it can protect the safety and health of their husbands.
In Zhushan County, Shang Yong, there is a myth that Zhu Rong, the god of fire, and the god of water have never been at peace. In a battle, the defeated Gonggong broke the pillar of Beitianmen because his face hit the mountain of Butou Mountain, causing heavy rain to fall from the sky. In addition, many volcanoes erupted on the surface, and the cooled magma blocked the riverbed, forming a "river blockage". In order to save the people in from the mire, Nu Wa Niangniang collected Artemisia as fuel, piled it up on the burning slope, collected the gas of Danyang to refine colored stones, repaired the cracks in the world and brought everything back to life. Later, the allusion of "Gonggong Zhushan" became the origin of the place name of "Zhushan", that is, Shiyan Zhushan, Hubei, China, which now produces turquoise. The colored stones (yellow, white, red, black and green) used in Nuwa correspond to the rich mineral deposits of gold (copper), silver, iron, stone coal and turquoise in the county. There are more than 0 kinds of classics 10, such as Historical Records of Five Emperors, Records of Different Records, Kangxi Dictionary, etc., which proves that Zhushan is the holy land of the goddess of mending heaven.
In the history of ancient Persia, turquoise was regarded as a mysterious thing to ward off evil spirits and made into amulets. Turquoise ornaments were found in many ancient Persian tombs. In ancient China, two 28cm-long fish-shaped turquoise ornaments were unearthed at Yangshao Cultural Site in Dahe Village, Zhengzhou, Henan Province (6500 ~ 4400 years ago). The ancient Egyptians carved the goddess of love with turquoise to protect their treasures; Four gold bracelets inlaid with turquoise were found on the mummy arm of the queen of ancient Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. When unearthed in A.D. 1900, the ornaments were still dazzling and really rare in the world. They were considered as the oldest and most precious turquoise products. A large number of turquoise inlays were used on the gold mask of the famous King Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt. Ancient Indians regarded turquoise as sacred stone. They believe that wearing turquoise ornaments can be protected by the gods, and it also symbolizes "trust and trust", and it will also bring good luck and good luck to the expedition, which is called the stone of success and luck; They believe that turquoise blue-green comes from the sky, and the sky is the source of air; Therefore, they believe that wearing turquoise is good for the lungs and respiratory system, good for the eyes, and can also block the damage of cosmic rays. In the Tibetan culture of China,
Tibetans believe that turquoise is the embodiment of God and also symbolizes power and status, so it has become the most fashionable sacred decoration. It was used to decorate the crown of the first Tibetan king and was also used as an altar offering. Europeans believe that wearing turquoise can prevent wrestling and protect the safety of the mount even if it hurts, so turquoise has become a protective gem for travelers. In the west, turquoise is also the birthstone representing December among modern birthstones, that is, the Aquarius stone symbolizing success and victory. In the United States, turquoise is the state stone of Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico, symbolizing soul and beauty.
In the movie Confucius, Zhou Xun plays Nanzi's hanging turquoise, which is unique without losing its atmosphere. The International Color Card Institute named this turquoise as the representative color of 20 10.
The turquoise worn by Zhang Ziyi in House of Flying Daggers makes the picture look quite harmonious in the atmosphere of war and murder. In "Tang Furong Garden", Fan Bingbing plays Yang Guifei, wearing turquoise on her head, which sets off Yang Guifei's beauty more vividly. In various Tibetan operas, turquoise is regarded as an indispensable and precious fashion element.
Neytiri, the heroine of Avatar, also wears a turquoise necklace.
The ladies and gentlemen in A Dream of Red Mansions regard turquoise as a treasure.
Many stars not only wear turquoise in their roles, but also love turquoise in their lives. You can see photos of their lives wearing turquoise everywhere, which is even more radiant.
Turquoise not only has profound cultural heritage, but also has its own charm. Because it is used to mend the sky, it is used to ward off evil spirits, protect the hospital and ensure peace. In modern times, due to the development of processing and carving art, turquoise can be processed into more spiritual treasures, which are cherished, worn and collected by people.