- Brand: Casa de plata
- Product Code: STN-20
- Availability: By Order
It is believed that the first specimens of turquoise to which the Europeans were exposed probably came from Iran via trading posts in Turkey. One must wonder, if the Europeans who gave this gemstone its name new of its true origin, would you be reading the Persquoise Guide?In Iran, turquoise is called “Ferozah," which translated means "victory." It is Iran's national gemstone. Turquoise of stunning beauty has been mined in Iran (formerly known as Persia) for over 5000 years. Although Iranian production accounts for just a small proportion of the world's total output, its turquoise still sets the standard for quality.
The best of Iranian turquoise is rich blue, with less matrix than most turquoise mined elsewhere. It is also distinguished by white patches. Turquoise is never a hard mineral, but Iranian turquoise is usually harder than turquoise mined in other locations. Today, only the turquoise coming from the Southwest U.S. comes close to Iranian turquoise in color richness and beauty.
Stone - Iran Turquoise
Shape - Mix Shape
Size - Mix Size
Quality - 1st
Lot Weight - 394.00 Gms