3.40 Ct. Cabochon Turquoise from Persia(Iran)

From the cold, mineral rich hills of ancient Persia Iran comes a gem that has traversed time and terrain to arrive at your hands, a 3.40 carat oval of blue turquoise that speaks of desert winds and centuries of reverence. Formed where copper bearing veins met with percolating groundwater, this turquoise was born from slow chemical alchemy deep within the earth, the result of mineral laden fluids seeping into porous host rock and leaving behind a compact, opaque mass of color. Miners who have worked those Persian deposits for generations taught us to listen to the stone, to recognize the fine balance of firmness and porosity that makes a turquoise worth bringing to light. I can almost picture the moment of discovery, a rough nodular piece picked from a pocket of matrix, its potential hidden beneath a dusty skin, waiting for a cutter to reveal the calm, inviting blue beneath. The history of turquoise in Persia Iran is steeped in royal and spiritual use, with palaces and amulets historically adorned by stones of similar hue, and owning a piece from this land connects you to that long tradition of beauty and meaning.

When we held this material in our workshop we saw immediately that it deserved a gentle, classic hand, and so it was shaped into an elegant oval cabochon, with dimensions of 12.05 by 9.93 by 3.96 mm, and finished with an excellent polish to reveal its intense color intensity. The cabochon cut respects the stone, preserving weight and presenting the surface as a luminous, domed area that plays with light, rather than fracturing it with facets. This turquoise is opaque, a characteristic that gives it a solid, satisfying presence when set in jewelry, and that allows its blue to read as strong and even across the surface. You will notice how the polish enhances the depth of color, creating a silky sheen that invites touch, while the evenness of tone conveys a calm, sky like blue that is at once vivid and soothing. There is no enhancement to this gem, it is presented to you exactly as the earth intended, free from impregnation or dye, and that unaltered state is part of its story and part of its value.

The transformation from rough to finished gem is a practice of patience and respect, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that process by combining traditional lapidary craft with modern standards of care and documentation. Our cutters work to maintain as much of the original mass as possible, so that the 3.40 carat weight carries the full history of the stone, yet they also shape it to the most flattering proportions, balancing length, width and dome height for wearability and visual appeal. Because turquoise from Persia Iran has been prized for centuries for its color and cultural resonance, we pay special attention to preserving any subtle character that speaks to its origin, allowing slight variations in tone that serve as a fingerprint of place. For setting recommendations, the soft glow of this cabochon complements warm metals such as yellow gold and rose gold, creating a vintage inspired look, while cool white metals can produce a contemporary contrast that highlights the stone s clarity and sky like hue, and the dimensions of 12.05 by 9.93 by 3.96 mm make this piece ideal for a pendant, a statement ring, or a classic pair of earrings when matched. We also provide provenance information and a clear statement that this turquoise has no enhancement, a detail we know matters to connoisseurs and those seeking authentic natural material.

Owning this turquoise is more than acquiring a pretty stone, it is accepting a small portion of the Persian landscape and the human stories tied to it, a durable token that connects you to ancient design and modern craftsmanship. We at The Natural Gemstone Company invite you to imagine how this 3.40 carat oval cabochon will sit against skin, catching ambient light with its smooth polished dome, and how its intense, unenhanced color will carry across seasons and styles. Caring for turquoise is simple and respectful, keep it away from harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to perfumes or lotions, clean it gently with a soft cloth and mild soap if needed, and avoid hard knocks because turquoise is softer than many jewelry gems, though when set thoughtfully it can be enjoyed daily. The provenance from Persia Iran, the precise measurements of 12.05 by 9.93 by 3.96 mm, the cabochon shape, the opaque, intense blue and the fact that it is completely natural, combine to make this piece not only a wearable object but a story to be told. If you are drawn to gemstones that carry place and history, this turquoise is ready to begin its next chapter with you, and we are here to help you find the perfect way to celebrate and wear it.