A balmy night in a garden in Morocco. The lush greenery is a verdant curtain that masks the hustle and bustle of the city. High above, a brocade of stars sparkles in the depthless sky. As I sip a refreshing thé à la menthe, a gentle...

 
It has a refreshingly elegant and modern feel – and yet it is among the oldest gemstones in the world: turquoise.