Known and used in various forms of jewelry for more than five thousand years, gemstones have always held a special place in Turkish culture as a powerful item that goes beyond mere decoration. Here is a selection of some of Turkey's rich and fascinating gems.Turkey's unique geographical location, straddling two continents and surrounded by the sea, coupled with vast mountain ranges and a diverse climate, makes it no surprise that the country is home to many natural wonders, including a variety of very rare and sought-after stunning gems.

While some gemstones are rarer than others, and some even exist only in Turkey, now is the perfect time to cherish these precious finds for their health and healing properties. Whether you keep these semi-precious stones and minerals as jewelry or keep them around, these seven gemstones from Turkey have their own benefits and can help us tide over difficult times.

Sudan stone (Zultanite)

Sudan stone itself is a gem produced in the southwestern mountains of Turkey, but its own production is small and expensive, will not change color or little color; The Sultan stone found throughout Turkey is generally synthetic with added minerals, can change five to six colors and is inexpensive. In addition to the stone that will change color is the Alexandrite from Russia, which will be harder than the Sudan stone.

Sudan stone is thought to be 10 times rarer than diamonds and has only been found in one location: the Irbil Mountains in Miras, in the Aegean province of Mura, Turkey. Generally speaking, it is a yellow-green gemstone that turns reddish pink under incandescent light, and even appears purple under mixed light, and can also produce a cat's eye effect.

Since it has only been discovered in the past few decades, little is known about its therapeutic benefits. However, it is believed that Sudan stone can help develop psychic strength, ambition and desire.

Blue chalcedony

Because blue chalcedony needs to be produced with copper ore, the output is relatively rare, and the perfection of the bracelet is extremely low, so compared with horse and Ba materials, few merchants choose to sell blue chalcedony in the market.

The blue chalcedony in the world has been found in Turkey, Taiwan, Brazil, Madagascar and so on. Turkey's production of blue chalcedony ranks first in the world, with perfect transparency, good purity and the highest product grade.

Turkey blue chalpith hardness is relatively high, because of the copper and blue, copper content of different color shades are not the same, color from light to deep there are many names such as (milk blue ice blue blue purple alcohol blue high blue...) Natural Turkish blue chalcedony is mostly light blue, and even some will be white, which makes the overall color look like water.

The coveted blue chalcedony, in shades of grey to purplish-blue, is said to relieve hostility and irritability and promote kindness and compassion. Chalcedony is also believed to be good for blood circulation, memory, and language expression, helping with language learning. Chalcedony is also thought to be good for both lawyers and singers, who need to use their ability to express themselves verbally.

Agate

Agate, also known as "akik" in Turkish, is a gemstone found in Turkey in several variants, including tree agate and pipe agate, formed millions of years ago in volcanic rocks and lava beds. This gem is a mixture of chalcedony and quartz and comes in a variety of colors.

The most famous agate in Turkey is cubuk agate, produced in the area of the same name in Ankara. The color of agate depends on the trace material and can range from transparent to white, yellow, green, red, brown and even black. cubuk agate is believed to calm nerves and help treat sleep disorders, and is also said to relieve fever and transform negative emotions.

Pink tourmaline

Pink tourmaline is another gemstone, mainly produced in the Turkish province of Yozgat, but also found in the provinces of Ayden and Canakkale. Pink tourmaline is called "rainbow stone" and comes in a variety of different shades from pink to green. Tourmaline is said to help with drug addiction and improve concentration, and it is believed that tourmaline can release lingering emotional pain and destructive emotions and produce feelings of confidence and trust.

Turkish purple jade

I bet you didn't know that Bursa province in Turkey produces a rare mauve emerald. This unique jade, also known as the King jade, also known as the Turkish purple jade, is one of the rarest emeralds in the world, so it is very rare.

It has long been believed that jade can eliminate toxins from the body, calm the nervous and cardiac systems, and boost the immune system. The gemstone is said to protect the wearer from harm and bring good luck, love and even money to the wearer.

Obsidian

Obsidian is volcanic glass formed after the rapid cooling of volcanic lava, a type of igneous rock, and has been used as a blade for a long time. Black and brown obsidian can be found throughout Turkey, both in central and eastern Anatolia and in the Aegean region. The most familiar source of obsidian is Kars, but rare green obsidian is also found in the crater of Mount Nemrut in eastern Anatolia, Turkey, and red obsidian can be found in the region of Izidere in Rize.

This is the earliest known man-made mirror, about 8,000 years old, found at the Neolithic site of Catalhoyuk in Turkey. The mirror is made of natural obsidian (volcanic glass) with a slightly convex surface and very good optical qualities.

Obsidian is considered a protective stone that resists both internal and external negative factors and is believed to release tension and mental stress.

Oltu stone

Ortu stone is a variant of black jade, produced in the town of Ortu in Erzurum province. Black jade is a kind of lignite, and although it comes from wood that changes under extreme pressure, it is still considered a gem with healing properties. This petrified wood is also called "black amber" and is so black that in fact it is the inspiration for the English idiom "jet black".

These black stones are often used to make Turkish "tespih" prayer beads and jewelry, and have been used in ornaments since the Bronze Age. This gem is believed to help relieve headaches, migraines, mood swings and depression.