2.77 Ct. Cabochon Turquoise from Persia(Iran)

From the high plateaus and ancient mines of Persia, Iran, this turquoise carries a story that begins long before it reached the lapidary bench, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we love to trace that journey. Turquoise forms where copper rich waters percolate through host rocks, and the result is a stone that echoes the tones of sky and sea, captured in mineral form. This particular gem, weighing 2.77 carat and shaped into a classic oval, reflects those geological seasons in a greenish blue hue that feels both timeless and immediate. Miners in the region have worked these deposits for centuries, and each piece that emerges bears traces of that landscape, a quiet testimony to the patient processes of the earth and the hands that bring it to light.

In the workshop the rough becomes refined, and this cabochon cut turquoise shows the careful decisions made by an experienced cutter. The dimensions of 10.06 by 8.10 by 4.85 mm were chosen to balance face up presence with wearable proportions, resulting in an elegant oval that sits comfortably in a ring, pendant, or brooch. Opaque in body, its intense color intensity and excellent polish give it a luminous surface, a smooth dome that catches light and reveals subtle depth beneath the skin of the stone. There is no enhancement applied, no stabilization, and no dyeing, so you are seeing the natural voice of this mineral. A small natural trace of host rock along the girdle nods to its origin and authentic character, a detail that collectors and connoisseurs often cherish because it connects the gem to the place it came from.

The craft that produced this cabochon is as important as the material itself. A cutter shaped the stone with attention to symmetry, choosing an oval outline that emphasizes the breadth of color across the face, and polishing to an excellent luster so that the surface reads like a calm ocean at midday. Because the stone is untreated, the lapidary work focused on enhancing its natural strengths rather than masking anything, preserving the vivid greenish blue that gives this turquoise so much personality. In jewelry the piece will behave like a statement of heritage and refinement. It pairs beautifully with warm metals such as gold where the color sings against a soft yellow background, and it also contrasts strikingly with silver or platinum for a cooler, contemporary expression. The dimensions and carat weight make it versatile for a range of settings, and its cabochon profile offers a tactile quality that invites touch and closeness.

Owning this turquoise is a way of carrying a small piece of Persian story with you, a tradition that spans artisans and rulers, pilgrims and poets. Historically prized across the region for protection and beauty, turquoise has been set into crowns, prayer beads, and everyday ornaments, and this example continues that lineage in a form suited for modern wear. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the gem and its provenance, and we present it as a natural, untreated treasure with clear origin in Persia, Iran, ready to be set into a piece that will be both meaningful and enduring. If you are seeking a stone that speaks of landscape and history, with an intense color, a polished cabochon finish, and honest, untreated character, this 2.77 carat oval turquoise offers all of those qualities, and we would be delighted to help you imagine it in your next design.