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Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet

Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise

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1920s American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Joan Boyce Turquoise Cabochon and Crystal Gold-Tone Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Joan Boyce Turquoise Cabochon and Crystal Gold-Tone Enamel Bangle Bracelet

Joan Boyce Turquoise Cabochon and Crystal Gold-Tone Enamel Bangle Bracelet

Located in Milford, DE

Vibrant and regal, this Joan Boyce bangle bracelet blends classic elegance with playful color. The

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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold

Victorian Gold Cut-Out Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Pearl Arches
Victorian Gold Cut-Out Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Pearl Arches

Victorian Gold Cut-Out Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Pearl Arches

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold, turquoise, and pearl cuff bracelet with repeating lozenge-shaped cutouts, bridged

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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold, Turquoise, and Pearl Openwork Bangle Bracelet with Lattice Design
Antique Gold, Turquoise, and Pearl Openwork Bangle Bracelet with Lattice Design

Antique Gold, Turquoise, and Pearl Openwork Bangle Bracelet with Lattice Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold cuff bracelet of openwork design with latticed front panel set with half pearls and

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1870s Russian Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Joan Boyce Gold-Tone Turquoise Enamel and Crystal Inlay Panel Bangle Bracelet
Joan Boyce Gold-Tone Turquoise Enamel and Crystal Inlay Panel Bangle Bracelet

Joan Boyce Gold-Tone Turquoise Enamel and Crystal Inlay Panel Bangle Bracelet

Located in Milford, DE

A sleek fusion of color and sparkle, this contemporary gold-tone bangle bracelet features turquoise

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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Color Glass Knot Bracelet
Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Color Glass Knot Bracelet

Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Color Glass Knot Bracelet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Imported into France in the early 20th century, this simple 18K bracelet features a knot design

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Early 20th Century Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Gold, Pearl, Turquoise and Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet
Victorian Gold, Pearl, Turquoise and Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet

Victorian Gold, Pearl, Turquoise and Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet

Located in Madison area, WI

- Victorian Hinged Cuff Bracelet - c. 1850-1870 - 14k yellow gold, 6 turquoise cabochons, 54 seed

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Gold Turquoise and 1.60 Carats Diamonds French Antique Bracelet
Gold Turquoise and 1.60 Carats Diamonds French Antique Bracelet

Gold Turquoise and 1.60 Carats Diamonds French Antique Bracelet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

for gold 18k (eagle head and rhino herad)and hallmark of maker. The bracelet is set with a Turquoise

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Three Row Silver Cuff Turquoise Bracelet
Vintage Three Row Silver Cuff Turquoise Bracelet

Vintage Three Row Silver Cuff Turquoise Bracelet

Located in Towson, MD

multi-colored cabochon turquoise stones. The bracelet body is made up of three hammered strips that

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Early 20th Century North American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Silver

Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise
Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise

Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This sterling silver cuff bracelet features a very fine, hand carved nineteenth century cameo

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19th Century American Renaissance Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet
Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870-1880s, 15k. This eye-catching Victorian bracelet is fashionably relevant and wearable

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Napoleon III Turquoise Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Napoleon III Turquoise Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

Napoleon III Turquoise Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18-carat gold French bangle set with sugarloaf cut turquoises on each side of a band of rose cut

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A rare antique Victorian turquoise, and diamond snake bangle bracelet, circa 1880. This bracelet

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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1820 European 18k gold, turquoise, old mine cut diamond & natural pearl bracelet
1820 European 18k gold, turquoise, old mine cut diamond & natural pearl bracelet

1820 European 18k gold, turquoise, old mine cut diamond & natural pearl bracelet

Located in London, GB

This unique European bracelet dating back to the 1820's is made of 18k gold, turquoise, natural

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1820s European Neoclassical Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Persian Turquoise Snake Bracelet with Ruby Eyes 22 Karat Gold, French, 1900s
Persian Turquoise Snake Bracelet with Ruby Eyes 22 Karat Gold, French, 1900s

Persian Turquoise Snake Bracelet with Ruby Eyes 22 Karat Gold, French, 1900s

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gemstones: Persian Turquoise, Rubies Eyes Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Origin: France Circa 1900's

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Early 1900s French Artisan Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Gold Bracelet
Victorian Coral Gold Bracelet

Victorian Coral Gold Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

surrounded by a halo of bright blue turquoise and creamy pearls. Crafted in 14k gold and silver. The coral

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

MOGUL STYLE Coiled Snake Bracelet
MOGUL STYLE Coiled Snake Bracelet

MOGUL STYLE Coiled Snake Bracelet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful gold mesh & turquoise serpent bangle with ruby eyes. The flexible spring coiled design

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver
Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver

Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This vintage Southwestern Native American cuff bracelet, crafted by a Pueblo artisan circa 1915, is

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Large Turquoise Cluster Silver Cuff Bracelet
Large Turquoise Cluster Silver Cuff Bracelet

Large Turquoise Cluster Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Large and beautiful sterling silver turquoise cluster bracelet. 24 turquoise stones. Beautiful

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Leather Cuff Bracelet
Sterling Silver Turquoise Leather Cuff Bracelet

Sterling Silver Turquoise Leather Cuff Bracelet

Located in Montreal, QC

Add pizzazz to any look with this ‘stand-out’ heirloom leather cuff. Art Deco ‘steam punk

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1930s Art Deco Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Native American Cuff Bracelet
Sterling Silver Turquoise Native American Cuff Bracelet

Sterling Silver Turquoise Native American Cuff Bracelet

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Sterling Silver Turquoise Native American Cuff Bracelet. Equipped with a 1964 Kennedy 50C. 2.045

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Mid-19th Century Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

JW Toadlena Native American Bear Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise and Coral 4.12 Oz
JW Toadlena Native American Bear Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise and Coral 4.12 Oz

JW Toadlena Native American Bear Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise and Coral 4.12 Oz

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Made made and intricately designed cuff bracelet features a large bear claw. The surrounding

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19th Century American Anglo-Indian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

19th Century Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet
19th Century Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet

19th Century Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

gorgeous color of Turquoise. This bracelet is rigid made in 18K gold with Diamonds H-I color and VS-SI

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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century Native American Leather Ketoh/ Bow Guard Bracelet
Early 20th Century Native American Leather Ketoh/ Bow Guard Bracelet

Early 20th Century Native American Leather Ketoh/ Bow Guard Bracelet

Located in Sparks, NV

Massive vintage dark green and brown turquoise stone cabochon ketoh or Native American bow guard

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Vintage Southwestern Navajo Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet with silver and Turquoise
Vintage Southwestern Navajo Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet with silver and Turquoise

Vintage Southwestern Navajo Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet with silver and Turquoise

Located in Denver, CO

An early Navajo cuff style bracelet with silver and turquoise. Authenticity is Guaranteed

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Silver

Early 20th Century Turquoise Mountain Bird's Eye Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Early 20th Century Turquoise Mountain Bird's Eye Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Early 20th Century Turquoise Mountain Bird's Eye Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in San Diego, CA

Bird's Eye Turquoise is white in spots and the cuff is large and heavy, weighing an impressive 98 grams

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1920s Persian Bracelet
1920s Persian Bracelet

1920s Persian Bracelet

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H 1.35 in Dm 5.5 in

1920s Persian Bracelet

Located in St.amford, CT

Vintage pre war Persian silver gilt bracelet with beautiful natural Persian turquoise and dangles

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1920s Persian Byzantine Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Cabochon Turquoise Silver Antique Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Cabochon Turquoise Silver Antique Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Cabochon Turquoise Silver Antique Cuff Bracelet

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Step into the world of vintage elegance with this exquisite turquoise silver antique cuff bracelet

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19th Century American Art Deco Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

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Natural Oval Turquoise Diamonds Two Tones 14kt Gold Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
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By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

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2010s Thai Art Deco Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991

Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991

By Cartier

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...

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1990s French Modern Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet
Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet

Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel cuff based on ancient models and reinterpreted in the the late 1980's by Victoire de Castellane. Hammered antique gold with pate de verre cabochons in various tones. Wo...

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1980s French Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Necklace

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...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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1880s Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16 inches. Hallmarked on the back. Patina as found. This is out of a massive collection ...

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1950s American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Zuni Raised Inlay Turquoise Coral Onyx Cuff Bracelet
Sterling Zuni Raised Inlay Turquoise Coral Onyx Cuff Bracelet

Sterling Zuni Raised Inlay Turquoise Coral Onyx Cuff Bracelet

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous bracelet is the creation of the famed Zuni silversmith couple Bryce and Erma Eustace. Though the raised inlay has always been Erma's signature design, this bracelet is...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet sleeping beauty Navajo Turquoise- Native American
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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...

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1990s American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Black Jade Bangle 14k Yellow Gold
Black Jade Bangle 14k Yellow Gold

Black Jade Bangle 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 57.3 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13.7 mm Bracelet Thickness: 9 mm thick Stamped: "14K" Condition: ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch

Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...

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1890s Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 12 quality Kingman turquoise stones on each side with 7 stones on naja and another single naja drop. Each stone surrounded by h...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 10k Gold Cabochon Lapis Turquoise Bead & Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
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Vintage 10k Gold Cabochon Lapis Turquoise Bead & Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an absolutely magnificent and uniquely designed vintage cocktail ring that is crafted from solid 10k yellow and white gold. It features a gorgeous, high quality, natural...

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1950s Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
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Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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2010s Turkish Modern Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

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Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique turquoise cuff bracelet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. If you’re looking for an antique turquoise cuff bracelet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique turquoise cuff bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jill Garber are consistently popular. An antique turquoise cuff bracelet can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 13 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique turquoise cuff bracelet, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Turquoise Cuff Bracelet?

Prices for an antique turquoise cuff bracelet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $34,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,000.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Cuff-bracelets for You

There is no shortage of iconic bracelet designs out there: Cartier’s Love bracelet, the widely admired Panthère, the Croisillon bracelet crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., to name a few. And while you don’t necessarily need one of history’s most coveted versions of this accessory, you’re likely going to want at least a reliable collection of vintage cuff bracelets in your jewelry box.

Cuff bracelets are fashion staples. This stylish go-to — a rigid bracelet, open or outfitted with a clasp that snaps shut, understated and unadorned or enameled and flecked with gemstones — goes back thousands of years.

Cuffs were worn by Greek and Roman soldiers as they headed into battle as well as by the men and women of Ancient Egypt as statement-making jewelry. In ancient China, jade was considered the most precious of stones, and a jade cuff bracelet or bangle was associated with purity and goodness. Jewelers also employed jade, as well as coral and lapis lazuli, during the Art Deco period, finding inspiration in all kinds of influences and frequently working geometric motifs into their Art Deco cuff bracelets.

Today, people love how a bejeweled cuff bracelet elevates a simple jeans-and-T-shirt ensemble or that a minimalist one pairs with formal wear so well. Indeed, it’s a fine finishing touch whether you’re dining with friends in your neighborhood or pairing your silver or gold cuff with an elegant evening dress on the red carpet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage cuff bracelets today.