Why Is Iranian Turquoise So Highly Prized?
Lush, brilliant turquoise of unparalleled beauty has been mined in Iran for over 5000 years and is what makes our timeless collection of turquoise rings so special.
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Although only a small percentage of the world's turquoise comes from this country, it is where the finest quality is found.
With a hint of Middle Eastern flavour, our tantalising turquoise rings range from five stone turquoise rings to flower-shaped turquoise rings and are each beautifully handcrafted to The Diamond Store's exacting standards.
Whether for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas present, these yellow gold turquoise rings make the perfect gift and come presented in The Diamond Store's very own exclusive presentation set.
As the largest online UK jewellery store, prices on our turquoise rings are up to 60 percent below those of high street retailers without sacrificing on quality. All come with a 5 year guarantee and are UK hallmarked.
As an accompaniment to these rings, we offer turquoise gold earrings and turquoise gold pendants.
Interesting Facts About Turquoise.......
Turquoise has been famed for its use by Native Americans and today goes to make eclectic pieces of jewellery. It is formed when water percolates through rocks, reacting with certain elements to create a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium.
The name is believed to have either come from the 16th century French words "turquois" meaning turkish or "pierre turquin" meaning dark-blue stone. Although it does not occur in Turkey, because it was traded at Turkish markets it is believed merchants thought that was its origin.
The colour variations are dependent on the mineral content: more copper and it will appear bluer, more aluminum and it will look greener. Throughout the turqouise stone are dark markings known as the matrix.On the Mohs scale it only has a hardness of between 5 and 6.
High strength, good quality natural stones are rare and hence expensive, so much of the turquoise you see has undergone treatment to make them less porous and more usuable.
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