In their purest form, zircons are colorless, but more commonly they are golden brown. The name  "zircon" is thought to come from the Persian zargun, which means "golden." Although they occur in a range of colors, many zircons are heat-treated to produce the poplar blue or colorless varieties.

Zircons that lost their luster were once thought of as a sign of danger.

All zircons used to be deemed magical. In the 14th century, they were popularly worn to guard against the black death.

Turquoise was first mined over 6,000 years ago, and therefore has a rich and colorful history. to the Aztecs, it was the "stone of the gods," used extensively in forms of worship; in medieval times, it was deemed a powerful talisman. Today, most commercial turquoise comes from China and the southwestern United States.

Turquoise has always been considered lucky, capable of safequarding and bringing happiness.

According to a 15th century legend, the stone loses its colorw henever its owner is unwell or in danger. It was thought to regain its brilliance when the illness or danger has passed.