This art, which has roots dating back several millennia in Greater Khorasan, includes the knowledge of gem identification (particularly Nishapur turquoise and agate) and traditional hand-cutting techniques that bestow a special luster and soul to the stone.
"Mokhraj-kari" (stone setting) on silver rings featuring Eslimi (arabesque) and Khataee designs is a blend of mathematical precision and artistic elegance. This handicraft, which remains alive in the old markets and traditional stalls surrounding the Holy Shrine, connects authentic Iranian art with the pilgrimage economy and the region's religious traditions.