Half Bloom turquoise vermeil earrings

Description

Silver with vermeil and turquoise

Inspired by the motifs found on Afghan and Persian carpets, these stylish, easy to wear earrings were made to be worn alone or to complement the pendants in this collection. Carpets are found in most homes in the region and the intricate patterns and designs derived from the beauty of nature are reflected in the piece.

Persia has been an important source of turquoise for at least 2,000 years its pure, “robin’s egg blue” color earned the highest prices on the world market.. It was initially named “pirouzeh” (victory) by the Persians and, later, “firouzeh.”. In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of palaces because its intense blue colour was also a symbol of heaven on earth. The western name for turquoise comes from the country, Turkey, which traded Iranian firouzeh with Europe.