Our interpretation of next years' trend: Natural turquoise wrapped in pure gold
A stone of protection, fortune and friendship, as old legends describe it. Indeed, this stone resembles the freshness of the ocean and endless freedom of a blue sky. Turkish salesmen brought turquoise to Europe, and therefore in Germany turquoises were named "Türkische Steine". In France people adapted this name, and simply called the stones "Pierres turquoise".
Around the 13th century turquoise was used as a lucky charm to protect riders and their horses. It was important that the charm is a gift of someone else, to enable the stone to evoke its exceptional powers.
In Early Middle Ages, many Doctors carried a special essence or powder of the stone with them, because it was said to help against scorpion bites or even rare incidences like pain caused by daemons. Still today, people believe that a turquoise stone helps against swollen or tired eyes, and perhaps brings long desired clarity.
The same clarity seemed to be important for Persians, since turquoise was their ancient version of a weather forecast. According to the deepness of its color a turquoise presented on different days, weather was calculated. Nowadays we know, that the turquoise changes its color based on body temperature and cosmetics, or perfumes with alcoholic ingredients.
Simple chemical reactions might be clear to understand, however some occurrences may only be explained with magic…Feathers, jade and turquoise were among the most treasured objects in Mesoamerica. Aztecs for instances, believed that feathers were shadows of their deities, representing power, wealth and fertility.
In a nutshell, this stone has influenced and inspired so many different cultures, that in the end they all have something in common.
We are well prepared for the Spring/Summer 2012 upcoming trends! Aquatic colors, hues of mint, seafoam and turquoise are keys for the next season. With knowing the history of the December stone turquoise, we even feel much greater appreciation for the merging of raw turquoise and delightful floating feathers.
The Team of Agas and Tamar New York will help incorporate some turquoise history on your new designs.
From left: Spring/Summer 2012 Ready-to-wear Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Louis Vuitton
Forecast: stylesight.com, Forecast Realted Report: Runway Flash S/S 12 > Seafoam Shades, viewed December 2, 2011
Pictures: style.com, Ready-to wear 2012 Runway Collections, viewed December2, 2011
Raymond J.L Walter, Die Kraft der Edelsteine, Basserman, 1989 Niderhausen, Ts. Page 52 and 53
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