Natural Tibetan turquoise holds multiple roles and symbolic meanings in Tibetan culture.
One of these is its symbolization of power and status: In Tibetan culture, turquoise is regarded as a sacred gemstone, representing power and status. As early as 127 BCE, the first Tibetan king, Nyetri Tsenpo, was crowned wearing a crown adorned with turquoise, thus initiating the tradition of Tibetan royalty wearing turquoise. This tradition has persisted to the present day, with turquoise becoming a symbol of noble identity and royal authority.
