[Jewelry making - Article 00134] - [Orchid] Inscribed Persian turquoise

[Mike Kelley]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    hello there - I'm new to the group -- Perhaps someone may be able to
    help me with research into the history and cultural and/or religious
    significance of some stones I possess. 

    The stones are cut and polished Persian turquoise with what appear
    to be Arabic script carved into the face of the stone. Gold leaf has
    been rubbe d into the carved characters. Some carvings are not
    script, but appear to be palm leaves. Each stone has a circle of gold
    inscribed around the scr ipt or palm, around the edge of the top of
    the stones. Some are backed wi th pitch and have red paper wrapped
    around the sides of the pitch, as if they had been mounted on
    something. 

    I have asked many persons, to no avail, and hope that someone has
    seen or heard of similar stones and may be able to help me discover
    more about t hem. I would be happy to send a picture to any
    individual who would like to see the stones. 

    Thanks for any help anyone may be able to provide. 

Best Regards,
Mike Kelley
122_12439 AT msn.com

____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________