Pat Honanie Ring 14K Gold Turquoise Native American Indian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Native American ring signed Pat Honanie in 14K Gold with a gorgeous
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Navajo American Indian Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Ring by William Denetdale
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
striking Navajo American Indian statement ring features two vivid turquoise cabochons set vertically in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Huge Navajo Turquoise Chieftain Indian Head Ring Size 8 Signed
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, stunning chieftain ring is sterling silver with an 11x22mm natural turquoise stone. It
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Royston turquoise and sterling ring by Navajo silversmith Bernyse
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver. Large center
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver. Large center
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver. Large center
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
American Indian Squash Leaves Turquoise Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Indian Jewelry.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage American Indian Pawn Turquoise & Sterling Ring, Size 11
Located in New York, NY
This vintage rare American Indian Pawn ring features a turquoise stone in a sterling silver setting
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo-American Indian Raymond Delgarito Turquoise & Sterling Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo-American Indian ring by Raymond Delgarito features a turquoise stone in a
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo American Indian Signed “M”Turquoise Sterling Ring, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo American sterling silver Indian ring has a multi-color turquoise stone
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Charles Loloma Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Hopi Shield with Turquoise & Lapis
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: “Charles Loloma” Material: sterling silver Inlays: turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Men’s Turquoise North American Navajo Indian Chief Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Highly Desirable Native American Navajo Large Men’s Indian Chief Ring. Inlaid with
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Natural Indian Mountain Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo ring with center stone of China Mountain turquoise. Stone is accented with a rope frame
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
JW Toadlena Native American Bear Ring with Turquoise and Coral Sterling
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The handmade and intricately designed Ring features a large bear claw. The surrounding gemstones
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Estate Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Inlay Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, one of a kind ring is sterling silver with raised turquoise inlay. It is an older
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Morenci turquoise and sterling ring. Featuring a large oval center
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ornate American Indian Turquoise Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Ornate American Indian
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Detailed Navajo Native American Indian Chief Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
This Navajo Native American Indian Chief Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring boasts incredible detail
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring, circa 1900, American Indian Art
Located in Paris, FR
Navajo Turquoise Ring, circa 1900 American Indian Art From Arizona and New Mexico Silver and
Signed “ A. Jake “ Pawn Vintage American Indian Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous large sized American Indian ring handcrafted with a smooth natural turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo American Indian Raymond Delgarito Mohave Turquoise Sterling Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo/American Indian ring has two bezel set green turquoise stones in sterling
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo American Indian Sterling Green Turquoise Sterling Ring, Size 11.5
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo American Indian ring has a green turquoise with a sterling silver ribbed border
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Zuni American Indian Gillerimo Bernice GB Green Turquoise Ring,
Located in New York, NY
This vintage sterling silver Zuni American Indian ring is signed Gillerimo Bernice GB that has a
Sterling Silver
Maisel's Indian Trading Post Sterling and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set
Located in Chicago, IL
These c. 1940s or 1950s sterling cuff bracelet and ring are set with turquoise. The stones have
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$488Sale Price|34% Off
H 2.06 in W 1.88 in
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise and Coral Bracelet Cuff c.1970s Hand forged. A wonderful vintage Navajo cuff! The patina of the silver is oxidized, we ...
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Coral Onyx Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage, Southwestern ring is solid sterling silver. It features turquoise, coral and onyx gemstones. The face of this ring measures 5.5mm north to south with a rise o...
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Blue diamond turquoise and coral bracelet on sturdy sterling silver cuff. Each stone framed by twisted rope border and leaf design etched into each coral stone. Stones are surrounded...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet sleeping beauty Navajo Turquoise- Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Hand crafted Sleeping Beauty Navajo Sterling silver bracelet. 3 Rings makes up the bracelet with 7 bezel set Turquoise stones set in a graduated fashion. This can be worn by both a m...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling wrist cuff. 48 nuggets of turquoise interspersed with sterling beads and another large turquoise stone surrounded by twisted...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large single stone Navajo King's Manassa turquoise ring. With twisted rope, feather, and scroll border over shadowbox backdrop. Scrollwork frames the oval stone into a square shape. ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Malachite Cocktail Ring, Vintage
By Navajo
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite vintage cocktail ring! This Native American accessory features an accented sterling silver band with a malachite cabochon. Navajo design and make. Size: US 7 Marks / h...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Heavy Navajo Bead Necklace, Coin Silver
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950-60s, Coin Silver, Navajo, American. This Navajo sterling necklace features silver beads made from Washington quarters. With eagles showing on both sides, the look is Amer...
Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Graduated Stamped Bead Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Graduated Stamped Bead Necklace A vanishing piece of history in Native American silver “Pearls” necklace. An emblem of prestige, silver cone endings ...
Sterling Silver
Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni inlay turquoise and sterling silver ring. Beautiful Kingman turquoise stones inlaid in swirling geometric design, separated by lines of sterling. Marked "K. Spencer". Large stat...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Huge Southwestern Sterling Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is comprised of sterling silver and natural turquoise. It is the creation of the late Navajo silversmith Fred Guerro. This necklace measures 21 inches...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet 6.25" Eunice Claw Sterling
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 2 turquoise and 3 coral gemstones. It is a product from famed Navajo Silversmith Eunice Claw. This bracelet measures 3/8 (...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Ray Jack Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large estate Native American Navajo Ray Jack natural turquoise sterling silver ring 20th Century Provenance: from the estate of a prominent NYC psychiatrist and collector of hig...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Navajo ring. In silver and bezel set with a large oval turquoise cabochon. Worked throughout with hand hammered decoration and liver sulfur patination to the recess....
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Double strand Navajo pearl sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace. Six high quality stones each encased in in sterling feather and bead design against shadowbox style backgro...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$3,600
W 2 in D 1.65 in L 22.75 in
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940. The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit th...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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