“Mahdokht” – Vintage Coin & Neyshabur Turquoise Necklace

“Mahdokht” – Vintage Coin & Neyshabur Turquoise Necklace- Mahdokht necklace is a poetic blend of Iran’s cultural past and its treasured natural gems. At its heart lies a nickel coin from the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi — a historical artifact that carries the essence of a bygone era. Above it, a luminous turquoise from Neyshabur, long revered in Persian culture for its protective and calming properties, adds a vivid touch of natural elegance. This piece “Mahdokht” – Vintage Coin & Neyshabur Turquoise Necklace is designed for those who appreciate meaningful jewelry with a story — timeless, unique, and deeply connected to Iranian identity.

At the center hangs a vintage nickel coin from the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. More than metal, it is a fragment of history—an artifact that carries with it the whispers of a bygone era, when coins were not merely currency but symbols of sovereignty, artistry, and national identity. Each engraving on the coin is a reminder of continuity, linking the present to a shared cultural past.

Above it rests a luminous turquoise from Neyshabur, celebrated for centuries as the crown jewel of Persian gemstones. With its vivid blue tones and natural veining, Neyshabur turquoise has long been treasured not only for its beauty but also for its symbolism—believed to protect the wearer, ward off negativity, and inspire calmness of spirit. In Persian poetry and folklore, turquoise embodies both the sky’s vastness and the earth’s embrace, a stone that unites heaven and home.