Solid 18K Yellow Gold & Angushtari Turquoise 22.5mm Wide Round Panel Bracelet W/Ornate Wire Work - This stunning piece is made of solid 18k yellow gold, and has (8) round panels each containing (17) Angushtari Turquoise rounds. Angushtari Turquoise comes from Iran, and is the highest of the three defined qualities of turquoise (Angushtari, Barkhaneh and Arabi) from the region. This region has been one of the primary producers of high quality turquoise for hundreds of years, and even today, it is known for the most beautiful and best raw turquoise. These stones are often preferable to those from other countries because of their hardness and vibrant blue color. The panels have an outer row made up of 2.5mm inset turquoise rounds, with an inner layer of beautiful open wire work in an ornate pattern. The panels are each finished with milgrain accents, and a 4mm turquoise center stone that raises slightly off of the piece. This is truly an investment piece, as you do not often see work of this quality in today's market. The bracelet measures 8" long, and is finished with a pin clasp with a 4mm turquoise charm. The piece is in excellent condition with very little signs of wear, and is stamped "750" on the inside of the piece. WEIGHT: 34.7 grams.