{"title":"Persian","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersia, now known as Iran, has been an important source of Turquoise for more than 2,000 years. Turquoise was originally named by Iranians as \"pirouzeh\", meaning \"victory\", and later called “firouzeh” after the Arab invasion. In Persian architecture, blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of their palaces because the blue color was a symbol of heaven on earth.\u003cbr\u003eThis deposit, which is blue naturally, and turns green when heated due to dehydration, is restricted to a mine-riddled region in Nishapur, the mountain peak of Ali-mersai, which is tens of kilometers from Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan province, Iran.\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of Persian Turquoise was imported to the U.S. before sanctions were imposed on Iran by the U.S. Government in the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"810643","title":"Persian Turquoise Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Ring with a High Domed Natural Persian Turquoise Stone set in a Sawtooth Bezel with Twisted Wire Designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 9.75\u003cbr\u003e.5\" Width, 1\" Height\u003cbr\u003e.25\" Band Width\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bob Robbins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10357549187,"sku":"810643","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/persian-turquoise-ring-by-bob-robbins-at-garland-s-82026.jpeg?v=1770141812"},{"product_id":"2a6723","title":"Persian Turquoise Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet set with a Cluster of Persian Turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\" Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.75\" Inside Measurement, plus 1\" opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.75\" Total Circumference)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10360463875,"sku":"2A6723","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/persian-turquoise-cuff-by-vintage-collection-at-garland-s-47070.jpeg?v=1747951319"},{"product_id":"blue-maiden-necklace","title":"\"Blue Maiden\" Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree Strand Bead Necklace with Hand Rolled Turquoise and Coral Beads. This stunning necklace features hand rolled, natural high grade turquoise beads from the Bisbee turquoise mine in Arizona and Oxblood Red Mediterranean Coral beads. This necklace also features seven natural high dome Persian turquoise stones set in 22k Gold. Bordering the clasp are 18k Gold hooks set with Rubies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis necklace can be worn a few different ways as seen in the photographs. The first way is as you would expect, to have the bead hanging down the front and the clasp in the back. However, the necklace can also be worn sideways in order to feature the beautiful Persian turquoise and Rubies set in the 22k Gold Clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length: 27\"\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strands: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Vasquez titled this necklace, \"Blue Maiden\". Larry Vasquez includes hand written letters with each of his pieces, which will come with the necklace. This necklace includes this poem by Mr. Vasquez:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Breadth, The Width, The Height,\u003cbr\u003eThe Depth, and everything in between.\u003cbr\u003eLove is always just in time.\u003cbr\u003eSo what time is Love?\u003cbr\u003eAn open palm awaiting a kiss.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Larry Vasquez (Lavrio Raul Paton)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials used:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Strands of High Grade Bisbee Turquoise (743cts)\u003cbr\u003e7 High Dome Persian Turquoise Cabochons\u003cbr\u003e2 Rubies (.15cts Each)\u003cbr\u003e18 Oxblood Red Mediterranean Coral Barrel Beads\u003cbr\u003e22k Gold Cups and Spacers\u003cbr\u003e18k Gold Hooks and Linkage\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Larry Vasquez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18501957507,"sku":"6C047","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/blue-maiden-necklace-by-larry-vasquez-at-garland-s-88432.jpg?v=1747951455"},{"product_id":"persian-turquoise-earrings-11","title":"Persian Turquoise Earrings","description":"Sterling Silver Post and Dangle Earrings set with Natural Persian Turquoise.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.75” Width, 2.125” Height","brand":"Bob Robbins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41683726663763,"sku":"ER07363","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/persian-turquoise-earrings-by-bob-robbins-at-garland-s-61504.jpg?v=1747972349"},{"product_id":"persian-turquoise-ketoh-bracelet","title":"Persian Turquoise Ketoh Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Ketoh (Bow Guard) Bracelet on Brown Leather with Mercury Dimes and Natural Persian Turquoise set into Sawtooth Bezels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e7\" Total Circumference \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bob Robbins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41856465764435,"sku":"BR06282","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/persian-turquoise-ketoh-bracelet-by-bob-robbins-at-garland-s-40556.jpg?v=1747974172"},{"product_id":"persian-turquoise-ring-31","title":"Persian Turquoise Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Ring set with Natural Persian Turquoise in a Custom Sawtooth Bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 8\u003cbr\u003e1” Setting Width, 1.125” Setting Height\u003cbr\u003e.25” Band Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bob Robbins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41928947368019,"sku":"RG05005","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/persian-turquoise-ring-by-bob-robbins-at-garland-s-91082.jpg?v=1747974665"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/collections\/persian-garland-s_a05f86b4-1511-4e87-8a37-b0e251c3bc02.jpg?v=1747950888","url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/en-ca\/collections\/turquoise-mine_persian\/bracelet-type_ketoh-bowguard.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}