Persian Turquoise 5-6x8-9mm Irregular Rectangle Beads - 15-16 Inch

Persian turquoise is not only a pretty rock. It is a piece of history. It tells about kings, mines, art, and old trade. It holds the stories of people who loved it long ago.
Persian turquoise was for kings and queens. It was placed on crowns, rings, and necklaces. The royal people loved the stone.

Originally called piruzeh in Persian, the gem has spiritual value in the Persian culture and as such, 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.

 People loved Persian turquoise for many reasons. The stone was thought to bring good luck, provide protection from harm, calm the heart and mind, show beauty and wealth, and help to keep promises and truths. Because of these ideas, turquoise became a very special stone.
Kings, queens, artists, and travelers all loved this stone. The quantity of turquoise artifacts discovered in burial sites suggests the importance of this mineral in this ancient civilization’s traditions. While the estimated age of these artifacts is valid, no scientific study has linked them to any specific deposit.

Traders took Persian turquoise to faraway lands. The stone traveled on old roads and on ships. People in other countries saw the blue gems and wanted them. The stone became known in many places. It was like a small blue gift that moved around the world. 

When you hold a Persian turquoise piece, you hold a small piece of the old world.