Persian Turquoise Cabochon | Iran

Persian Turquoise Cabochon from Iran

Dimensions:  4cm x 2.5cm

Weight: 12.6 g

Turquoise is an opaque mineral that occurs in beautiful shades of blue, bluish green, green, and yellowish green. It has been treasured as a gemstone for thousands of years. Isolated from one another, the ancient people of Africa, Asia, South America, North America and the Middle East independently made turquoise one of their preferred materials for producing gemstones, inlay, and small sculptures.

Originally called piruzeh in Persian, the gem has spiritual value in Persian culture is such that its name carries the meanings of victory, triumph, and prosperity. In Persian literature, turquoise has been celebrated by poets, and various legends and beliefs are associated with it (Vinogradov et al., 1966).