Iran’s long-lasting love for gemstones

Iran’s long-lasting love for gemstones

Malay Mail Online - Life·2024-02-04 15:00

TEHRAN, Feb 4 — At a prominent Shiah shrine in southern Tehran, Qasem Ashgari was buying yet another gemstone ring in the hope it would help his prayers to be answered promptly.

Asghari, in his 30s, who was already wearing several bands on each hand, had a specific ring in mind: A silver one, adorned with yellow agate and engraved with religious scripts.

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