Jewellery and gem setting

Definition

Iranian jewellery ranges from gold and gem-set court ornaments to silver tribal adornment, often combining enamel, turquoise, pearls and coloured stones.

History

Medieval gold jewellery with granulation and filigree survives from Iran, alongside later Qajar enamelled and gem-set pieces. Many archaeological pieces lack a secure findspot.

Dates and attributions here summarise common scholarly positions and are under editorial review; they are not definitive.

Technique

Techniques include casting, granulation, filigree, repoussé, enamelling and stone setting; tribal pieces are commonly silver with coins, beads and chains.

Collecting and identification

Metal content, construction method and later repairs are key; stone identification needs a qualified gemmologist.

This guidance is educational only and is not an authentication or valuation service.

Reference samples

The reference samples on this page are documented objects in public collections, shown with their holding institution's attribution and licence. They illustrate the craft and are not for sale.

گالری

تصاویر نمونه‌هایی معرف هستند، نه سندی برای رکوردهای نمونهٔ بازارچه. منبع و وضعیت مجوز آن‌ها در بخش اعتبارهای عکاسی آمده است.

بازارچه

در حال حاضر هیچ شیئی از این صنعت فهرست نشده است.

دانش مرتبط

منابع و مآخذ

• Book: Wulff, H. E. The Traditional Crafts of Persia. MIT Press, 1966.
• Museum catalogue: Cleveland Museum of Art, Open Access collection records for Iranian objects (accessed 2026-09-24).

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