6.83 Ct. Cabochon Turquoise from Persia

From the sun warmed slopes of ancient Persian deposits to the gentle arc of a master cutter s wheel, this turquoise has travelled a story that feels older than time, and yet fresh with new promise. Born where copper rich veins met the desert air, the mineral matrix that became this gem formed in small pockets and was coaxed from the earth by miners who understood the lay of those storied hills, by hands guided through generations. Persian turquoise has long carried cultural resonance, used in ornamental tiles, in talismans, and in the adornment of kings and artisans, and that lineage flows through this stone. Opaque in body, with a soothing greenish blue hue, this oval cabochon captures the quiet of ancient skies and the calm of deep water, a color that sits between sea and meadow, a tone that invites contemplation and keeps its origins visible to anyone who studies it closely.

Weight is the quiet language of value in gemstones, and at 6.83 carats this turquoise speaks with authority. Larger turquoise specimens of fine color and stability are uncommon, and each additional carat represents a significant increase in rarity, because the same natural conditions that produce rich hue often fragment material into smaller pieces. The dimensions of this gem, 16.11 by 11.65 by 4.99 millimeters, give it a substantial face up presence, a scale that allows the medium color intensity to breathe and for the excellent polish to show a glass like luster across its dome. The cabochon cut amplifies the stone s inherent color and tactile smoothness, making the weight translate directly into visual and physical heft in wearable designs. Because this piece is untreated, with no enhancements applied, the 6.83 carats confer both aesthetic and provenance value, collectors and connoisseurs understand that natural, unaltered turquoise at this size and quality from Persia is a scarce offering in the market.

When a cutter and setter work with such a stone, the weight shapes decisions as much as the color does, it determines the kind of setting that will balance the jewel on a finger, it informs the thickness of the shank, and it guides choices that protect and showcase the gem for a lifetime. In a bezel, the mass of this turquoise becomes an emblematic focal point, a smooth oval that rests confidently on the hand, as shown in the images, while a refined prong or hybrid mounting can lift it to catch light and highlight the dome, still preserving the integrity of the piece. The combination of substantial carat weight, exacting dimensions, medium color intensity, and an excellent polish results in a gem that is both wearable and investment grade, ideal for an heirloom ring, a pendant with presence, or a bespoke commission that tells a personal story. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the stone s journey, we confirm the Persian origin, we guarantee no enhancement, and we guide you toward settings that respect both the weight and the soul of the turquoise, so that the finished piece will feel rooted in history, and at once a new beginning for the wearer.