Turquoise from Iran documentary of Patrick Voillot

English : • Turquoise from Iran do...
Deutsch : / 1snqi-c0xu
French : • La turquoise d'Iran do...
Italian : • Il turchese dell'Iran ...
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Chinese : • 伊朗的绿松石紀錄片Patrick Voillot
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This film will take you to one of the world’s most inaccessible countries, yet one of the most fascinating. For centuries, the Iranians have been extracting the most exquisite turquoises in our planet.
The mines are located in the east of the country, near the border with Afghanistan, where no foreigners can enter. It is near the town of Nishapur, in desert-like surroundings, that for the last four centuries these exquisite turquoises are extracted.
The men in the village of Firuze (Persian for turquoise) have from one generation to the next been digging in the mountains. In the endless tunnels the miners look for blue veins which pass through the dark rock. The older men sort out the stones on the floor of the mine and then store them in a well guarded room while waiting for their monthly auction held in the mine itself. Only known merchants who are genuine Iranians are admitted.
Turquoises purchased in this way fuel a sizeable artisanal crafts industry in the holy city of Mashad. In the bazaars the jewelers make large quantities of ornaments, in particular silver rings, studded with turquoise and worn by Muslim men following the advice of their prophet. According to Persian tradition, wearing a turquoise keeps away the evil eye and is a protection against enemies.
The Turquoise Route was established long ago. In the treasury vaults of Suse and Persepolis, archeologists discovered large quantities of jewelry adorned with this blue stone; however, the world’s largest known reserves of precious stones and jewels are hidden in the Treasury of the Shahs of Iran, in the depths of Melli Bank’s basements in Tehran. You will have the privilege of being immersed in this Treasury which has hardly ever been filmed.
At the Shah of Iran’s request, the Boucheron family helped in the Treasury’s restoration and its displays as we know them today. This story will be told to you in the film and will allow you to discover jeweler Boucheron’s contemporary turquoise creations.

[@williamogilvie6909]

50 years ago I was a jeweler and Silversmith. People used to drop in my workshop with semiprecious stones they had bought during their world travels. One day a fellow came in with over 1,000 carats of Persian turquoise. He said he had bought it all in Mashed. They were all natural, robin's egg blue with some brown inclusions. I bought everything and for the next 2 years set the stones in Silver rings I made, along with less valuable agate, jade, moonstone, and other stones. Sales were really good. I sold off all the tiny bead stones to another jeweler. I still have the very best stone.

[@charlesdavis7461]

I have a terrible memory but remember that turquoise had come from Iran and brought to the US by the Turks.

[@RoyaAshena-oq9hr]

Technically the turquoise is from Neyshaboor a city near Mashhad.

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

Soooo ur bragging why??? Just to do it???? U must be a great man!!!!! 👍 🙄

[@muhammadfaizankhan150]

I've never seen such best and professional documentaries from any other source...completing all aspects of gem and the region...all ingredients of a good documentary are there... Thanks and congrats Mr. Voillot Patrick...

[@sanramondublin]

I did not know that there are only two mines in Iran . And one is community owned. Great and educational Documentary. I did not know as much as this documentary offered, despite living my first 20 years in Iran. Thanks for the work. Greetings from California.

[@saltycreole2673]

Iranians are kind, generous and deeply emotional people with a long, proud and strong history. Islam only refined their character. I wish our governments would come to peaceful, mutually beneficial terms. We could learn much from each other, inshallah.

[@amitisart]

Actually, three turquoise mines are located in Iran - Nishapur, Kerman, and Damghan. Of these, Nishapur is recognised as the oldest and most renowned mine globally, producing the highest quality turquoise in the world. Kerman mine also has turquoise, but most of its stones require stabilisation, similar to the American turquoise. However, there are always exceptions. Mining activities are currently banned in the Damghan mine. 💎

[@francinearcieri8439]

People say no more turquoise mines are shut yet here we are finding out more exsisting in other parts of the world thank you for being informative

[@glissandobartok9590]

A remarkable educational video. Thank you

[@bluerosefire_503]

Most beautiful craftsmanship I've ever seen! I bet no one can do anymore. The craftsmanship alone makes it priceless. OMG!

[@massimosquecco203]

The Docu is magnificent and I loved their ring with unpolished diamonds. Not everything is supposed to shine to the outside, some gems better to keep their light for themselves and for the wearers they adorn and protect. Loved it so much I stayed at home on such a beautiful Spring day just to watch it ( and learn from it).

[@miniciks1115]

I am so impressed with your documentaries and the history behind all of those beautiful pieces of gems. Thank you, I’m so glad to have discovered your KZbin channel.

[@huacamaya119]

Turquoise is my birth stone!!! But after watching this video it has given me a new appreciation and value for it. Lovely❤💎

[@abiodunawujoola8640]

It is also my birthstone and I wish I could own one. It's very lovely

[@savanvaghela956]

@@abiodunawujoola8640 birth stone means ? you believe in astrology ?

[@rosejoblin576]

WOW deep respect to the MINERS! This looks like very hard tedious work! You Men are the salt of the earth! MUCH RESPECT ❤️

[@WaterChleo]

Fantastic series. So happy I came across it! Thank you so much for sharing it free for us on KZbin.

[@gdhse3]

Thank you for doing the voice over and not the closed caption for the foreign language you get two thumbs up for that!!!

[@Sparklfoot]

What a fascinating tour of Iran and the fabulous jewels and stones of it’s wealth.

[@logicmontano3160]

Very interesting. We Navajo love turquoise!

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

Ya funny, you also love your women, unlike these Muslim men!!! ????? Or am I wrong?

[@lindamarquis6117]

An amazing video about turquoise from Persia (which became Iran ) ! I love turquoise and found this video very informative .

[@nnickiboyify]

the name persia was named by greek(persia) the real name was called IRAN SHAHR from begining it means country of iran

[@RezBabe]

Iran was always known by Iranians for the past 3000 years as Iran. Persia is the name the Greeks called Iran (Persis) which is the name of a province in South-Western Iran where the first world empire Acheminds rose to power called "Pars". In the same way, a German knows his/her country as Deutschland but to a non-German, the country is Germany and not Deutschland. Hope that clears things a bit!

[@muhammadfaizankhan150]

You have contributed fabulously in gemstones documentaries...all of the documentaries are professional and show the glimpse of the society where they are being mined... Perfect Love from Pakistan

[@lincolnthinking]

thank you, i appreciate the history, explanation, understanding and culture behind this quality turquoise ~

[@nimeshkadakia1682]

best video on Turquoise and it's history, very educational. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@HappySunshineDay]

I love Persian turquoise set in 18K gold. It's is such a lovely combination!

[@mr.haryana9534]

But,the gold is forbidden for turquoise?

[@aribella6913]

@@mr.haryana9534 wow I didn’t know that. Why is it forbidden?

[@angelsandocean2853]

@@mr.haryana9534 for men, yes forbidden. But for us girls are not!

[@jimjam6598]

@@angelsandocean2853 can you explain please? Trying to learn :)

[@pain3601]

@@jimjam6598 in islam men cant wear gold. Silver can. Women can wear anything even gold.

[@robertlane2453]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary thank you so much

[@AchuNini]

I love turquoise 😍. God bless these men who work hard to get it for us.

[@iFryTube]

For us? Do you own this?

[@AchuNini]

iFryTube NO. I meant the man kind

[@ratstograts]

Yea, for us? Thank god for the abuse of some so others can profit. That's crap.

[@bruh-wc1gs]

Iran is such a beautiful country. Beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful history, beautiful language.

[@mkivy]

Being a Pueblo Native American I buy and work with silver smithing and turquoise,( my home regional stone)... and the tensions between USA and Iran worsens...sad...

[@Oshin-en8nb]

از کجا میدونی؟

[@วชิรญาบัวศรี]

😊

[@cynnsmith9434]

Very intersting documentry, the gems truly beautiful.

[@wendylow5748]

This is a wonderful channel of videos. Thank you for doing such educational info on gemstones. So fun to learn.

[@maameyaa1384]

Very informative and interesting as I love turquoise stone. It’s very good they also have a share in the mine.

[@h.huffen-puff4105]

Exquisite designs. Truly remarkable. Thank you.

[@Forest82Gump]

I love every Patrick Voillot's documentary about gemstones.

[@sano514]

Mr Voillot love ur doc's, each is unique and very informative and blend with the history so well.Gr8 work.

[@TheFineLine920]

Most Excellent Video!!! Great information! Well done... 💗

[@drpk6514]

I have a large collection of Iranian turquoise and I must say turquoise is a bit addictive. And the high quality Iranian is the most famous of the industry.

[@norbugrg6350]

M. Karbaschi : I am from the himalayan region of nepal. I know the addiction of gemstone.

[@SohamShivoham]

Can you send me one...

[@stj971]

I don't have any but will def be looking for some now!

[@madhuchoudhary9655]

Big thanks for this very informative documentary.🙏

[@anoldgupti7979]

Superb documentary! I keep coming back to your videos. Thank you Sir!

[@WordsPhotos]

In Iran, up to about 1970 turquoise was just a semi precious stone and you could just buy cut ones in bulk and take it out of Iran. Lots of hippies with money did so. In 1967 Shah gave Jacqueline Kennedy a necklace with one single prime quality turquise as big as a large egg. This was an official gift upon visiting the US by the Shah and Farah. So, the necklace most likely is still among the collection of the gifts received by the presidents at the White House.

[@soniafiordalisio962]

Very interesting documentary. Hard work & it seems to me that good quality turquoise is hard to come by. America has many different & gorgeous turquoise. But, there r so many immitations, synthetic turquoise. 💙 natural turquoise & other rare gemstones. ThankU

[@juliancoulden1753]

Wonderful and so fascinating!

[@ShahedaParveen-z7t]

best & professional artistic documentary.

[@clarkewi]

Iran is a gorgeous country.

[@clarkewi]

Escellent docos.

[@brendabolling3424]

Fabulous story ! ♥️ I have shared your video with a gemologist friend in New York City!

[@mgsearch7352]

And do the same for me

[@myassingh]

Persians had first empire on this planet. Everyone else followed afterwards. Very nice and beautiful documentary.

[@KAAN_TR]

Molana Rumi Yea and 20 years old boy destroyed the Persian empire who was called Alexander the Great 🤫🤫🤫

[@myassingh]

KaaN he is destroyed and gone. Iran, though much smaller in size and power is still around. You are naive in your assessment.

[@estherbaettig]

Merci beaucoup!

[@arsiativ2307]

and by the way most Turquoise mines in Iran have advanced machinery and sophisticated operations, this is just a small local mine that the villagers operate.

[@cyrushomazaad3781]

most of minds in iran belongs to ayatollas and connected to britain ! no one should know about it ...... !

[@goldenphoenix4475]

Zionist propaganda. Your Fake news makes me laugh 😂

[@cyrushomazaad3781]

@@goldenphoenix4475 there is a TV series call " Only fools and horses " ..... im glad you are laughing ! good for you .

[@ahmadhemmati6369]

beautiful and super well made documentary.Thank you

[@020spaarndammerbuurt]

they all have a share in the mine that's the best mining corporation if ever seen

[@rammmin1]

Iran old flag was turquoise color and thats why turquoise was representing iran.

[@mizubiart6230]

Where can you find these stones? Such skill!

[@amitisart]

If you enjoy travelling, you may be interested in visiting the exclusive turquoise marketplace in Nishapur, Iran. We also offer natural Persian turquoise with free worldwide shipping for your convenience. 💎

[@obsidianzarok2361]

Absolutely fascinating documentary thanks.

[@josephlieberman5324]

A magnificent documentary, thank you very much.

[@terrybromley7692]

Terry F Bromley, Iran! amazing people & History,

[@patmcbride9853]

When we were in Iran, there was a lot of jewelry that had turquoise so flawless that it was considered fake when seen in America.

[@ratstograts]

May well be fake.

[@NikaBoyce]

Interesting use of the term “companion”. Thnx for sharing

[@maryboorman8979]

Wow! Fascinating and most excellent documentary. THanks - I have subscribed.

[@iFryTube]

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[@MargieM10]

The lack of structural security in those mines is terrifying. And all the cracks in their hardhats! So dangerous.

[@ChadGabr]

Amazing documentary!

[@saveurital455]

I wonder if the Crown of England paid for the priceless treasure. And France, UK and France did they pay to the country for taking all the precious pieces? I hope they didn't steal them. Anyway thank you for the beautiful video. I just feel sorry for those very rich country but with very poor people. They get only 80 Euros per month for the hard work....

[@4kpowerkj88]

Interesting and informative. Thank you

[@onecuet]

I beg to differ. The sleeping beauty turquoise from the USA is by far my favorite. There's none of the brown veining in it. It's a beautiful vibrant blue. The mine shut down years back driving up its price Now people substitute howlite but it's not as pretty.

[@Glowingportal]

I agree with you, the Turquoise without the brown veins, flawless blue of Sleeping Beauty Mine is a treasure. Sadly the Chinese have bought those mines for the copper, which is more expensive than Turquoise.

[@Ben-sk9vt]

Wonderful and thanks for sharing

[@christhompson4270]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@SohamShivoham]

I love Turquoise. This a stone of heaven and it's associated with various planets in astrology. This is associated with Venus, Saturn, Rahu-Ketu, Jupiter & Mercury. Even Uranus & Neptune are associated with this beauty.

[@mr.haryana9534]

Hi,im from India

[@FreeFallingAir]

"Give me another discount, and I swear to become a life long customer.." The man looked like hes only gunna be around another year or so😂

[@cyrushomazaad3781]

he was talking about his family members to become a life long customer ,

[@jahnzaib951]

😂👍

[@mahinazarmehr7427]

I love turgose from my collnti Iran 😘❤

[@Troll-qe1st]

Narrator did a great job :)

[@payambagheri8854]

wow .... nice gems

[@hasanabdi3536]

Sleeping beauty sky blue turquoise and Persian turquoise which is clean, what's the difference?

[@elizabethfuhr5527]

I want a turquoise ring for my birthday.

[@danielcarter7657]

Very cool informative video

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Silver mines in NM also produce Turqoise which is incinerated. Some, however is collected and used in Navajo and Pueblo silversmithing. Great story! How did you get in there to film?

[@AlishaKhan-ud7yk]

I love turquoise ❤️🇵🇰

[@moemoe9015]

The soundtrack is definitely not Persian. It is very said to use Turkish or Arabic tunes for a video clip about Iran.

[@TheKeroady]

All of the turquoise industry is threatened by unscrupulous dealers that make and sell dyed Howlite and pass it off as real Turquoise. Buyer beware

[@MoosefromCanada]

All you need is bit of acetone on a Q-tip to test . If it is real no dye on tip. Or a hot pin to test for plastic

[@cidahomma484]

Obrigada ❤​@@MoosefromCanada

[@amitisart]

Just a simple needle can scratch howlite, while acetone damages natural turquoise and a hot pin leaves a dark mark on the stone.💙 @@MoosefromCanada

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

Please for the love of God !! Please tell how to do this with complete very detailed instructions!!! ​@MoosefromCanada

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

​@@MoosefromCanada what the hell is a hot pin test ? And the Acetone test so I'm guessing I can use nail polish remover.And the q-tip is supposed to look like what please.I am begging you to give a better answer.And explanation, please with detailed instructions.This is important to me!!!!! I have some Native American friends.I want to buy some turquoise jewelry for. So it's very important to me I give them the real deal!!!! Please.

[@danielsantini4580]

Awesome 👏👨‍🏫

[@majzubmajzub2650]

very nice and informative

[@triptostrifethrive8537]

am in love with turquoise... ♥️💞

[@miniciks1115]

Is any chance if making doc regarding Turkish turquoise, or any link if there is?

[@ebparsa]

If you watch the documentary, it will tell you that the word "turquoise" is actually a wrong name. The French received these stones through Turkey and thought it was from Turkey while they came from Iran. Turkey has no substantial production.

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

In one of my sci-fi stories, on a distant planet far from earth a civilization built a vast and luxurious city out of giant deposits of wild turquoise.

[@UsefulInformationlatif]

really ?

[@sonamlhamo1706]

so divine....i love this stone...

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Amazing

[@shawnie2027]

Very educational...thank you. I make jewelry at a very beginner level. I was given a beautiful collection of turquoise by a family member and was wondering about the quality and such as it is in all stages of form. There is raw and cut and a variety of qualities and now I am able to better gauge how I proceed with making pieces and then pricing each. Thank you again. May The God of Abraham, Jacob and Isaac bless you this day! 🙏❤️🤣 oh wow watching this for almost an hour with the middle eastern music and all has stirred up my foundational Christianity roots I guess!?! Giggles well God Bless You in whatever region you are in because there is after all only ONE TRUE GOD! ❤️🙏

[@Glowingportal]

Thanks for the wonderful documentary. In India, Turquoise is known as Feroza...must have been from the area in Iran as you have mentioned. But I disagree with your commentary towards the end, India was periodically looted for gold, diamonds, women...the Kohinoor is from India as well as the Pink Diamond!

[@ThE-vp4op]

Every country has been looted by the one more powerful than then genguz Khan razed cities and killed millions in middle east and central asia

[@savanvaghela956]

yaah ❤️

[@atar212]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@RJGURRI]

All the music used is beautiful.. Can u please name all the music.. Especially the starting at flute at 45:46

[@amitisart]

It's a type of Armenian flute called the "duduk". Check out the works of Djivan Gasparyan.

[@cathybaldry7822]

The gentleman whose stones you said were not worth as much because of the matrix in it...well on the world market it is highly sort after and very beautiful

[@massimosquecco203]

I've always thought that the matching " gem "for the Turquoises are pearls, otherwise the right kind of Jade/deits, but you don't see many such combinations. You see often, instead, Turqises encircled by Diamants: in my opinion, their coupling starts the effects of clashing lights which I don't appreciate at all, and I don't understand why such great Jewelry names keep putting them together. I m not a professional designer, but sooner or later I will show the world what I mean. Let me have the Corona V behind the back, and find the right material to work with.

[@stj971]

I had a gorgeous necklace and bracelet set I made and sold w turquoise, baroque pearls and bronze colored beads. It had a gorgeous Victorian setting in the necklace. I Iove turquoise w gold. It was one of my fav sets. It was a one of a kind piece like most of my jewelry.

[@BraniusBalki]

Someone got me some lapis from there the other year, dont know if it was originally from there, but it is a fair sized chunk, and will cut a fair few stones. good quality too.

[@amitisart]

This might help you: generally speaking, Persian or Afghan lapis lazuli is blue but slightly violet; sometimes, it has pyrite. This stone is considered one of the highest quality. But Russian lapis lazuli is blue with all different shades and white spots (calcite), making it cheap. Chilean ones also have calcite (white patches) and green inclusions.

[@mahtabgolshanebrahimi494]

Best tourckos is from Persian ♥️♥️♥️💙💙💙💙

[@doberman1ism]

Interesting presentation. Fabulous and stunning 💎 jewels. I wish I could visit the museum. I did see The Crown 👑 Jewels💎Of England. The jewels cast an array of Aurora rainbows 🌈 inside the grand vault that housed the precious 💎 gemstones.

[@RJGURRI]

Cna anyone tell me where one can get authentic irani firoza (turquoise)

[@erfanj1986]

Iran , tehran or mashhad

[@MaroGhaziUmmati313]

Satsriakal another place u can get them is Pakistan for about 2200 rupees

[@MyLawrence04]

Rudraksha ratna

[@yvonnegilmore712]

I love gemstones of all kinds

[@instagem2693]

very informative :)

[@gauravahluwalia1909]

How can I get it

[@gauravahluwalia1909]

How can I get as I am from India

[@timeisrunningout4718]

I want a silver and turquoise crown immediately

[@murugesanperumal8386]

A real beauty 😍

[@njd4291]

1 toman is 10 rials. Is this correct?

[@amitisart]

Yes, that's correct! 1 toman equals 10 rials. But, due to inflation, it's not worth as much as it used to be, and it's still losing its value. So, it's better to price turquoise based on the US dollar instead.

[@Izziharassedbynycooficials]

I want one from there!

[@abiodunawujoola8640]

Me too cos it's my birthstone. I dont ave any yet. Thank you

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

Beautiful stones

[@pammiller4525]

I agree sleeping beauty is the most beautiful color, buyer beware when purchasing sleeping beauty there are a lot of fakes and composites out there

[@khalid_tahir]

Correction: iran is 40%shia While rest are sunni muslims but considered minorities , kurds, baloch, turkmanis are sunni

[@OshinAttari]

😂😂😂

[@MichaelrennieG]

Amazing people have not caught on yet, knowing that diamonds and gems can be created in labs in days if not hours, It simply amazes me that the speakers have no clue and just read that the process took millions of years,