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Bisbee Turquoise

Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedonie
Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedonie

Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedonie

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

” signature sterling silver filed and stamped cuff has an exquisite ½” x 7/8” Bisbee turquoise cabochon. The

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Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring
Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring

Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Bisbee turquoise and sterling ring. Seven turquoise nuggests interspersed with sterling

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Late 20th Century American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace

Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

five natural and untreated Bisbee turquoise stones each attached to small link chain. No maker's mark

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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An astonishing seventeen perfectly matched natural Bisbee turquoise cabochons were used to create

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Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Bisbee turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Beautiful, large Bisbee stone bezel set in

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Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Native Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Bright sterling silver squash blossom with brilliant Bisbee turquoise stones. Each stone is set in

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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo three-stone Bisbee turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Stones are a bright blue

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Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Bisbee turquoise and sterlingconcho belt. 18 stunning turquoise chunk conchos surrounded by

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20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Nugget Paperclip Silver 52" Necklace, Arts & Crafts Style
Turquoise Nugget Paperclip Silver 52" Necklace, Arts & Crafts Style

Turquoise Nugget Paperclip Silver 52" Necklace, Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Northampton, MA

, making this something of a turquoise "specimen necklace." Bisbee, possibly Lander Blue, Lone Mountain

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

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Bisbee Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant
Bisbee Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant

Bisbee Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This pendant is made in 14k white gold. Featured is a pear-cut, Bisbee turquoise stone at its

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

21Carat Natural Bisbee Turquoise 18K Gold Ruby and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
21Carat Natural Bisbee Turquoise 18K Gold Ruby and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring

21Carat Natural Bisbee Turquoise 18K Gold Ruby and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring

Located in Shanghai, CN

High grade Bisbee Turquoise without any treatment, large, sky blue color which very rare and

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Natural Gem Grade Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Natural Gem Grade Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring

Natural Gem Grade Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Shanghai, CN

The Cocktail Ring features an exquisite and rare 12CTS oval cabochon Bisbee turquoise center stone

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

23Carat Natural Dark Blue Large Bisbee Turquoise 18Karat Rose Gold Ring
23Carat Natural Dark Blue Large Bisbee Turquoise 18Karat Rose Gold Ring

23Carat Natural Dark Blue Large Bisbee Turquoise 18Karat Rose Gold Ring

Located in Shanghai, CN

is crafted from 18K rose gold and set with a generous, stunning Gem Bisbee Turquoise. it is set in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pure Natural Gem Grade Bisbee and Candelaria Turquoise 18K Gold Pandent
Pure Natural Gem Grade Bisbee and Candelaria Turquoise 18K Gold Pandent

Pure Natural Gem Grade Bisbee and Candelaria Turquoise 18K Gold Pandent

Located in Shanghai, CN

The head of the lovely cat is a gem-grade Bisbee turquoise, the body is a dark blue gem-grade

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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Anna Sheffield 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Grey Diamond Luna Ring
Anna Sheffield 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Grey Diamond Luna Ring

Anna Sheffield 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Grey Diamond Luna Ring

By Anna Sheffield

Located in New York, NY

sister to her ceremonial counterpart, the Turquoise Luna features an exquisite and rare Bisbee turquoise

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anna Sheffield 14k Gold Turquoise & Champagne Diamond Reverse Attelage Ring
Anna Sheffield 14k Gold Turquoise & Champagne Diamond Reverse Attelage Ring

Anna Sheffield 14k Gold Turquoise & Champagne Diamond Reverse Attelage Ring

By Anna Sheffield

Located in New York, NY

Oval Bisbee turquoise with a 0.37ct champagne diamond trillion, 0.43ctw champagne diamond pave set

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anna Sheffield 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Diamond Luna Heritage Ring
Anna Sheffield 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Diamond Luna Heritage Ring

Anna Sheffield 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Diamond Luna Heritage Ring

By Anna Sheffield

Located in New York, NY

Luna Ring features an exquisite and rare 13.76ct oval cabochon bisbee turquoise center stone held

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond Dangle Earrings
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond Dangle Earrings

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k white/yellow gold Turquoise: 2 oval cabochon Bisbee turquoise

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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Sleeping Beauty and Bisbee Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Ring and Dangle Earrings Set
Sleeping Beauty and Bisbee Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Ring and Dangle Earrings Set

Sleeping Beauty and Bisbee Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Ring and Dangle Earrings Set

By Vicki Orr Designs

Located in Naples, FL

Gorgeous Bisbee Turquoise and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 22k yellow gold jewelry set featuring two

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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renegade Run  Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Bisbee Turquoise
Renegade Run  Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Bisbee Turquoise

Renegade Run Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Bisbee Turquoise

By Sherman Jewelry

Located in Greeneville, TN

Vintage handmade sterling silver and gem-grade Bisbee turquoise bolo tie. Bolo tie was created by

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Turquoise by The Yard 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Natural Turquoise by The Yard 18 Karat Gold Necklace

Natural Turquoise by The Yard 18 Karat Gold Necklace

By William Rosenberg

Located in Troy, MI

turquoise nuggets from the no longer producing Bisbee mine in Arizona. Bisbee turquoise is well known for

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Signed Navajo Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
Vintage Signed Navajo Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace

Vintage Signed Navajo Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Henry. Centering on a glowing cabochon of Bisbee turquoise with a deep, rich blue, accompanied by

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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

turquoise, possibly Bisbee, and leaning towards green in color with natural black matrix. Necklace measures

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Bisbee Turquoise Ring from Art Deco Era
Bisbee Turquoise Ring from Art Deco Era

Bisbee Turquoise Ring from Art Deco Era

Located in Northampton, MA

Bisbee turquoise from Arizona. The high-domed stone measures approximately 21.40 mm x 15.92 mm and is

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

1970s Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Silver Cuff
1970s Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Silver Cuff

1970s Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Silver Cuff

Located in New York, NY

A large Navajo sterling silver cuff with leaf motif stampwork and three large top-grade Bisbee

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Extra Large Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Extra Large Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Extra Large Navajo Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Very large ( 2 1/2" x 1 1/4") beautiful Navajo Bisbee turquoise ring with silver matrix set in

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Stone Inlay Gold Earrings
Navajo Stone Inlay Gold Earrings

Navajo Stone Inlay Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

rather than silver, are set with gorgeous Bisbee turquoise on top and graphic inlaid stone on the lower

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous Sixties Turquoise Set Gold Ring
Fabulous Sixties Turquoise Set Gold Ring

Fabulous Sixties Turquoise Set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

green-blue with a mossy black figure, possibly Bisbee mine. Remark: “Turquoise set in yellow gold is a

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Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

1950s Bisbee Mine Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Sterling
1950s Bisbee Mine Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Sterling

1950s Bisbee Mine Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Sterling

Located in US

1950s squash blossom Navajo necklace in sterling silver with massive Bisbee turquoise stones

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Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel  3 strand Chrysocolla Necklace in a glorious Splash of color
A.Jeschel  3 strand Chrysocolla Necklace in a glorious Splash of color

A.Jeschel 3 strand Chrysocolla Necklace in a glorious Splash of color

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

blue often found in Chrysocolla. The clasp is Bisbee Turquoise. Notice how similar the two stones are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring
Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring

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By Navajo

Located in Montreal, QC

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American More Rings

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Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
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Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with natural untreated Golden Hill turquoise by Navajo silversmith Thomas Francisco. Grade A quality stones set in ste...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring
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Vintage Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Navajo ring. In solid silver (likely sterling) with wire twist decoration. The shank with stylized punched snake and squiggle decoration. Bezel set with an oval turq...

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Mid-20th Century North American Native American Band Rings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
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Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings

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Emerald, Platinum

Royston turquoise sterling silver ring made by Navajo silversmith Ernest Begay
Royston turquoise sterling silver ring made by Navajo silversmith Ernest Begay

Royston turquoise sterling silver ring made by Navajo silversmith Ernest Begay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Sterling Silver

Large Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Large Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

Large Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring Size 7
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring Size 7

Located in Webster, SD

This beautiful vintage ring is sterling silver with a genuine turquoise stone. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Curtis Billie. The face of this ring measures 15/16 of an inc...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kingman Mine squash blossom necklace on Navajo beaded chain. Featuring eight large nuggets of stunning turquoise on chain and five on naja, with center stone larger than others. Turq...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Ring

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...

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By Jeri Cohen

Located in New York, NY

Important Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace Total Carat Weight 19.90 in Diamonds sizes 10mm-14mm 16'' long

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Ten Strand Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Bisbee Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bisbee turquoise you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bisbee turquoise may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a bisbee turquoise has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Navajo and Vicki Orr Designs are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding a bisbee turquoise for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bisbee Turquoise?

Prices for a bisbee turquoise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $625 and can go as high as $14,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,700.

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.