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Gemstone: Turquoise
Antique Art Deco 14ct White Gold Turquoise And Diamond Brooch Circa 1925
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Crafted around 1925, this brooch is adorned with a sizable natural carved Turquoise gemstone, with crisp clean lines and fine ‘spiderweb’ matrix, and encircled by thirty eight diamon...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Handcrafted Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace features genuine turquoise delicately strung together with solid 14k gold beads, creating an elegant look. You can wear this long or wr...
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2010s North American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Turquoise Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Silver 8 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Turquoise Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Sterling Silver 8 mm DY445 Retail: $495.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman bracelet is made of Turquoise beads...
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1990s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Diamonds, Turquoise Paste, White Agate, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose ...

Southwestern Turquoise and Opal Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage, Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It features a combination of turquoise, opal and jet inlay. The face of this cuff bracelet is 3/4 of an inch ...
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1990s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A large oval 17 x 25 mm flawless cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in this wonderful "heart and jawan" artisanally crafted ring design. The delicate wirework...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five oval-shaped turquoise cabochons measuring approximately 3.0 x 4.0 mm Opaque light blue to light greenish blue in color Bead set east to west with a halo surround of o...
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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Located in Brighton, GB
Turquoise & Pearl Ring 15ct Gold Victorian- Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 Fabulous Hand Engraved Shoulders. UK Size K US Size 5 1/2 Can be resized using our resizing service, p...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Arts & Crafts Turquoise Ring in Silver
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a gorgeous Arts & Crafts movement turquoise and silver ring entirely hand-crafted -from the cabochon to the mounting- most likely by a single individual, as was often the cas...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Edwardian 18kt Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three sky blue, oval Persian turquoise gems are separated by nine diamonds set in a stunning 18 Kt ring made c.1900 in one original piece, The shoulders are two pronged holding stones of approximately 13mm and 10mm. Added for sparkle and light, the bright diamonds are approximately .15. pts. The ring is medium in size, It is no wall flower. It weighs 4.8 grams and is size 7 1/4. It can be sized by your fine jeweler to be larger or smaller. They stones are much more sparkling than the photo display...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Inlaid Stones
Located in New York, NY
Geometric shaped stones of Black Onyx,Mother of Pearl, Lapis, Coral, Malachite,and Turquoise are inlaid into an 18 karat yellow gold wide band ring. Brilliant white diamonds border ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Cocktail Ring Kyanites and Diamonds 18 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Turquoise, Kyanites, Diamonds, Lemon Quartz Total Carat Weight: 18 Carats Metal: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Kyanite, Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver Plate, Silver

Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise & Calcedony Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k Gold turquoise & calcedony brooch acid tested, made in Canada circa 1900. No maker marks, weighs 14.8 grams. Measures 45mm x 38mm.
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Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring, circa 1837.
Located in London, GB
Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring. The circular bezel is set with one central cabochon turquoise in a closed back grain setting, encircled by six pearls and six smalle...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon...
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2010s French Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three graduated oval-shaped turquoise cabochons medium bluish-green to green Ranging in size from 4.0 x 6.0 mm to 5.0 x 7.0 mm - prong set With old European cut diamonds p...
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1860s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meghna Jewels 32.20 carat Lapis 4.60 carat Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 32.20 carats Lapis, 4.60 carat Turquoise and .18 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mother of Pearl Turquoise Earrings Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
At the heart of each earring lies a luminous Mother of Pearl Turquoise gemstone, radiating with ethereal beauty. The soft iridescence of the Mother of Pearl, combined with the vibran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Jasper, Black Agate, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Chain Diamond Enhancer Agate Mushroom Figo Mano Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chain: - sterling silver - 14k gold plated - approximately 30" length - consistent paperclip style Eye Shaped Charm Holder consists of: - 925 sterling silver - 14k gold plating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Red Turquoise Figo Mano on Red Gold "ALONSO" Morse Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Alonso necklace consists of: - hematite beads - 34" length - adjustable chain for length - opening and closing clasp - 4 dimensional beading Figo Mano pendant: - sterling silver - 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Hematite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Agate Lapis Aquamarine Chalcedony Opal Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Charms consist of: - Bone moonface, 925 sterling silver, diamond. - approxiamtely 1.2" length x width - Rainbow moonstone horn - 925 sterling silver - turquoise - pave diamonds - ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Turquoise, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chalcedony, A...

Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very simple and easy to wear pair of Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Diamond earrings! The earrings have a cabochon cut center Turquoise bezel set in an 18K yellow gold circular frame...
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1990s American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold belcher chain charm necklace. The necklace features five heart pendants; all of which have been set with either a diamond, turquoise or a pearl. The...
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20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Winged Diamond And Turquoise Cherub Brooch Circa 1850/60
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Dating to the early Victorian era circa 1850-60’s an incredibly rare and exquisite diamond winged Turquoise cherub brooch. The wings are set with sixteen rose cut diamonds and to th...
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Mother of Pearl Turquoise Earrings Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
At the heart of each earring lies a luminous Mother of Pearl Turquoise gemstone, radiating with ethereal beauty. The soft iridescence of the Mother of Pearl, combined with the vibran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond and Turquoise Purse, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A real rare and unique piece, this beautiful Victorian purse is crafted in 15 carat yellow gold. Across the top of the purse a single turquoise is on display flanked by a total of 0...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Amethyst Arizona Turquoise Gemstone Dangle Earrings Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in IN
Surrounding the Amethyst Arizona Turquoise gemstones are dazzling diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle and luxury to the design. Each diamond is meticulously chosen for its brilliance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Stones and Jade Dangle Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the Victorian era. It features detailed hand engraved gold and fabulous turquoise cabochons wit...
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold, Turquoises and Seed Beads Earrings, made around year 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
These small hoop earrings are crafted from 14 karat gold and feature an elegant oval shape, giving them a sleek and contemporary look. Each earring is adorned with vibrant turquoise ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Navajo Juliana Williams Turquoise Sun Wheel Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage sun wheel cuff bracelet by Navajo Native American artist Juliana Williams made of sterling silver and turquoise. The artist uses a clusters of turquoise pieces to ...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Arizona Turquoise Pendant Zambian Emerald Necklace Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in IN
The focal point of this stunning necklace is the Arizona turquoise pendant, a gemstone renowned for its striking blue-green color reminiscent of the clear desert skies. Surrounding t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Celestia Turquoise Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace promises to ignite a sense of boldness and uniqueness within you, resonating with your inner power and evoking feelings of confidence and self-assurance. Embrace the un...
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2010s Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold

Pair of French 18k Gold and Turquoise Foliate Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. This pair of French rings is set with bright turquoise and features wonderful hand-tooled decorations. Vintage chic at its fifties best, th...
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1950s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.16 White Diamonds Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Round Turquoise White Diamonds Drop Earrings. The Rossella Ugolini earrings in 18K yellow gold feature a delicate yet striking design. A bar adorned...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18k yellow gold bracelet set with turquoise - 18 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet set with turquoise - 18 cm long detailed description: The bracelet is approximately 18 cm long and 1.4 cm wide, and has a safety chain Total weight bracel...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Natural Turquoise diamond and white gold earrings. Total height: approx. 2.50 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.50 centimeters. Total weight: 19.01 grams.
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.23 carats White Diamonds orange enamel in a "Hermes-colored" hue Cocktail Bold Ring. Size ring: 6,5 USA / 53 FR/ 13 IT Any size available...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Pair of Bulgari earrings featuring a center cabochon turquoise surrounded by sapphires and diamonds. Approximate Diameter: 1" Back...
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20th Century Italian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Birdseye Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Navajo Artist Phillip Yazzie
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver and Birdseye Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Signed by Navajo Artist Phillip Yazzie Birdseye Turquoise 1" wide Adjustable ~ 2 1/2" across inside Opening 1 1/2" Turquoise,...
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Early 2000s American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Spiritual Bead turquoise bracelet 8mm
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman D.Y. Turquoise bead bracelet Onyx width 8mm Material Sterling Silver 925 Comes with David Yurman pouch Retail price:$450 Condition New, without tags
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

14k gold carved turquoise flower earrings studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold carved turquoise flower earrings studs. 4 petal flower earrings. Turquoise 14k gold earrings. Flower gold earrings. Blue flower wedding earrings. Earring can be worn with f...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark D Fabulous, Edwardian gold pendant. Beautifully designed with two circles, decorated with little, natural, seed...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

White South Sea Pearl, Turquoise Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Classic, dangling pearl earrings with a petite turquoise pendant on the end. In summer, mobile, and elegant. Total length 2 inches. South Sea Pearl size: 13mm 18K Solid Yellow Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cherry Blossom Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Solid Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cherry Blossom Flower Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!  Free One Year Limited Warranty!  ...
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2010s American Artist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Turquoise And Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Turquoise = 6 Carats Diamonds = 5.40 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Mid-Century Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cabochon turquoise 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carat F-G color VS clarity 17 round brilliant cut blue sapphires weighing approximately 5 carat Plati...
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1960s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior 1962 Blue Cabochon Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Christian Dior 1962 blue turquoise cabochon gold tone brooch and lapis lazuli cabochon stone. Marked on the back and dated. Made in Germany, measures 2 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches in e...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Chandelier Earrings in Rose Gold, Turquoise Paste, Jade and Pearls
Located in Cattolica, IT
A jewel of 1960s design. These earrings are made in three parts. The upper, button-shaped part is made of jade with a diameter of 12 mm, the middle part is a white freshwater pearl w...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Rose gold turquoise band ring
Located in Milano, IT
9K rose gold band ring with a cabochon-cut natural turquoise measuring 16x10 mm./0.629x0.393 and weighing 4.90 ct. The ring is handmade in our workshop in Milan Italy with a setting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise Dream Catcher Southwestern Pendant - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Southwestern Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Theme: Dream Catcher Measurements Tall (fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1.25CT Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18KT yellow gold vintage turquoise ring dates from the 1960s. The center turquoise measures approximately 9.5mm x 8.5mm and is surrounded by approximately 1.25CT round diamonds,...
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1960s Modern Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Natural Turquoise Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Natural Turquoise diamond and white gold bracelet. Total length: approx. 18.70 centimeters. Total height: approx. 1.30 centimeters up to 2.70 centimeters. Total weight: 70.37 grams.
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Turquoise Necklace Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic blue turquoise stone bead necklace and choker necklace in one. Necklace is shown worn in both lengths. Necklace is beautiful as a standalone piece but also makes...
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Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Coral Sun Silver Moons Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage Zuni turquoise and coral flower silver spinner pendant crafted by known Zuni artisans Fred and Elsie Lonconsello. Southwest style colorful burs...
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Late 20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage and Antique Turquoise Jewelry

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

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