You must be amazed to know that the history of turquoise spans thousands of years, and the proof of its earliest known use was found in civilizations such as the Persians, Egyptians, Asians, and Native Americans. If you talk specifically about the Egyptians, in Egypt, the pharaohs of that time wore turquoise jewelry because they believed that it possessed protective qualities and was full of numerous healing properties. Also, in Persia, which is modern-day Iran, turquoise was considered very valuable because it symbolized wealth and prosperity.