Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Shoes |

If you are looking for a good pair that will serve as an excellent asset to your wardrobe, you cannot go wrong with turquoise shoes.

The color turquoise is named after an opaque, bluish green mineral made up of a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. For many cultures, both in the Old World and New World, the turquoise gem is treasured as a good luck charm. The oldest artifacts made of turquoise were founds in Egypt. Turquoise was used as inlays in grave artifacts.

In Persia, turquoise was used as pendants and inlaid in bracelets to ward off bad fortune. The Persians wore their turquoise on turbans, as talismans, inlaid in the hilts of daggers, sabers and other items such as horse bridles. The name of the gem came from the French word for Turkey, where it was first traded on its way to Europe.

Turquoise also figured heavily in Central and North America. This color has a rich history that will undoubtedly enhance the repertoire of colors resting in your closet. Turquoise shoes can come in all varieties of high heels, low heels, flats, sandals, and even sneakers. The range of colors that turquoise can work well with makes it an excellent addition to your wardrobe.

Turquoise shoes are just wonderful with neutrals. Black coats, skirts and jackets are made even more sophisticated with a good pair of dark turquoise stilettos. Every shade of brown, from chocolate to beige, will look absolutely stunning with dark turquoise high heels. Drape a turquoise scarf on a chocolate jacket and complete the look with a pair of turquoise pumps. Cool and calming with whites and off-white shades, you will be easy on the eye with plain old cotton and turquoise flats or sandals. Turquoise works equally well with more vibrant colors. Red and pinks are wonderful with turquoise. You may not be used to the combination but they do work well with each other. Everything from the palest of pinks to the most vibrant reds, bright and warmer shades of turquoise shoes are vividly colorful and work well with party dressing or a night out.

For something that looks fun and clean, try out the lightest shade of turquoise with pastels. Any shade of turquoise works with all blues. For a look that is soothing and classic, get a nice turquoise-dyed leather shoes and pair it with navy blue business suit.

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