22.18 Ct. Cabochon Turquoise from Persia(Iran)

This lovely Persian turquoise from The Natural Gemstone Company is a standout for collectors and designers seeking authentic natural material, it is an opaque blue turquoise weighing 22.18 carats, shaped as a precise round cabochon, and measuring 19.60 by 19.48 by 10.24 mm, it displays a medium light color intensity and an excellent polish, and importantly, it has no enhancement, which means you are acquiring the stone as the earth produced it, not altered in a laboratory or by dyeing or stabilization. In a market where treated and reconstructed materials are common, this single piece offers the clarity of provenance from Persia, Iran, and the integrity of a naturally consistent hue, qualities that are increasingly rare and valued by connoisseurs. The cabochon cut is traditional for turquoise, enhancing the smooth, luminous surface, and the round shape gives a classical, versatile form that adapts well to rings, pendants, or bespoke design settings.

When compared with typical turquoise options on the market, several clear advantages emerge. Many commercial turquoise pieces are stabilized, resin impregnated, dyed, or even reconstituted from small fragments to produce uniform color and to improve durability, these treatments can be practical for costume jewelry applications, but they alter the value and the natural character of the stone. By contrast, this Persian cabochon is untreated, which preserves natural porosity, texture, and the subtle depth of color that true collectors prize, untreated turquoise like this retains a provenance premium, and it responds well to careful care and professional setting rather than to heavy maintenance or continual reworking. Other well known sources such as American deposits produce beautiful material too, yet some famed localities yield more matrix and variance, and many lower cost items labeled as Persian are in fact stabilized imports. This piece from The Natural Gemstone Company stands apart because its origin, its carat weight, and its unenhanced state are all documented and evident in its visual appeal.

Value and uniqueness for buyers come down to long term satisfaction and resale or heirloom potential, this cabochon offers both, as its substantial 22.18 carat weight and classic round form make it a centerpiece stone rather than a mere accent gem. In terms of wearable design, the medium light blue makes it more adaptable to both warm and cool metal choices, it can be set in silver for a more traditional Persian aesthetic, or paired with yellow gold to create a modern contrast that highlights the stone more vividly. The excellent polish means that the cabochon exhibits a clean, reflective surface that enhances perceived quality and tactile pleasure, and since it is unenhanced, its color and condition are less likely to degrade unpredictably over time, collectors often prefer to acquire such natural examples for bespoke commissions, museum quality pieces, or as part of a curated personal collection.

Choosing this turquoise from The Natural Gemstone Company means investing in authenticity, it is ideal for customers who prioritize natural origin, verified weight and dimensions, and a stone that will age and appreciate as a true natural specimen rather than as a treated commodity. We provide clear photographic documentation and precise measurements, and our expertise in sourcing Persian turquoise helps ensure that what you see is what you receive, if you are comparing this gem to treated, dyed, or composite stones, consider the difference in long term value and aesthetic integrity, untreated Persian turquoise of this size and polish is rare enough to be a distinctive acquisition, and it will lend a genuine narrative and visual focal point to any jewelry creation. If you would like more technical details or suggestions for mounting and care to maximize the lifespan of this gem, we at The Natural Gemstone Company are ready to advise and to help you make this exceptional turquoise the centerpiece of your next project.