turquoise
The origin and history of turquoise.
Etymology
From Old French pierre turquoise, "Turkish stone" — the gem reached Europe via Turkish traders even though it was actually mined in Persia.
The origin and history of turquoise.
From Old French pierre turquoise, "Turkish stone" — the gem reached Europe via Turkish traders even though it was actually mined in Persia.
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