Neyshabur turquoise price per gram in france
Neyshabur turquoise price is dependent on many factors. Turquoise is a fascinating blue stone that has traveled the Silk Road to finally arrive in Europe. Today, this road and its merchants belong to the past history. This stone has not only lost its place, but it has also benefited from a renewed interest on which we will return.
Iran has a long history of producing turquoise of the highest quality, Persian turquoise, which according to some experts is the best in the world. The turquoise of America, which comes in second position, is also of quality and widely commercialized, but because of its slightly greenish color and its veinlets, it is regarded as less beautiful than the turquoise of Persia.
The effect of turquoise color on its price
Turquoise exists in shades ranging from deep azure to intense green. It depends on the coloring elements it contains. Thus, the more copper there is, the turquoise is blue; chromium and vanadium bring a green shade; and iron gives a yellow note. Turquoise can tarnish or change color if it dries (it contains about 18% water) or if it is exposed to high temperatures. Avoid contact with household products. Turquoises often include dark veins that reflect the presence of other minerals in the cracks. This is part of the charm of turquoise!
Main deposits of turquoise
Turquoise is often found in desert areas. It is present around the Red Sea, in Mexico, in the United States, in Afghanistan, in China, in Israel, in Brazil ans ect. But the most beautiful turquoises come currently from Iran, in mines located near Nishapur, in the Northeast of the country. Their quality has been recognized since the time of the Persians and their intense color is much sought after.
how to choose your turquoise?
This rather tender stone can be cut in very varied forms, most often in cabochon. It has even been engraved or carved. The choice of color is primarily a matter of taste, as is the presence or absence of darker veins. Purple stones are very rare. The intensity of the blue color contributes to the value of the gem.
Neyshabur, in Iran, has the reputation, historically and still today, of being one of the sites where we find the most beautiful turquoises. However, deposits are also currently being exploited in the states of Arizona and Nevada, in the United States, as well as in China and Turkey.
