The turquoise helps its owner to victory over his enemies, protects him against injury, and makes him well liked by all men. Most of the turquoise used by the Southwest Indians comes from Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado. It can be blue, green, or combinations of the two, often in the same stone. Turquoise represents the clear blue skies of the Southwest desert. Silver, introduced by the Spaniards, represents the white clouds of the Southwest skies.
Coral signifies the red sands of the desert.
Coral, especially red coral, offers an electrifying contrast to both silver and turquoise. Copyright 1994 Milne Jewelry Company. All rights reserved.