Economic and Trade of Precious Stones in the Context of Iran (original) (raw)

2011

Abstract

Handicraft is a kind of cultural and artistic symbol and since handmade goods represent historical, social and cultural characteristics of the country they were made in, they can be an important factor in introducing the related culture and civilization and can also attract tourists. Decorating and processing precious stones are included in handicraft, an art as old as the history of Iran. Minerals and precious stones were considered valuable since long ago and people used them as jewelry. As well as ornamental uses, these minerals have industrial uses and there are great demands for some of them like diamond led to make costume jewelry. Despite the existence of some costume jewelries, the fragility and intricacy in nature created by the omnipotent hands of the Creator is never imitable for human. Hence, real precious gems have always maintained their value and even their prices increased after the appearance of artificial gems. According to some unofficial statistics, the minerals ...

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