Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedonie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bisbee Turquoise is known for its hard, beautiful blue stone that has unique matrix.
Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedonie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bisbee Turquoise is known for its hard, beautiful blue stone that has unique matrix.
Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Bisbee turquoise and sterling ring. Seven turquoise nuggests interspersed with sterling beads surrounded by hand stamped detail.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Old pawn turquoise and sterling silver necklace. Patinated chain and bead sterling necklace with five natural and untreated Bisbee turquoise stones each attached to small link chain.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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 this super rare squash blossom necklace.
Sterling Silver
Bisbee Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Bisbee turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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 scalloped shadowbox frame with twisted rope border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo three-stone Bisbee turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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 twisted rope and stamped sterling bead border with mirrored design on larger belt b...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Nugget Paperclip Silver 52" Necklace, Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Northampton, MA
The 3.73mm wide paperclip silver links are punctuated by the most gorgeous, fascinating, natural turquoise nuggets. The turquoise stones seem to me to be from several different mines...
Turquoise, Silver
Sterling Silver and White Buffalo Ring by Tommy Jackson (Size 8)
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
His work is known for its versatility and depth—ranging from intricate interpretations of Navajo rug patterns in silver and gold, to bold, stone-focused designs featuring high-grade ...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Bisbee Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featured is a pear-cut, Bisbee turquoise stone at its center. Surrounding the turquoise stone are 46 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21Carat Natural Bisbee Turquoise 18K Gold Ruby and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
It is difficult to photograph and capture the true richness of color in Bisbee turquoise stones. Bisbee turquoise is perhaps one of the most valued and best types of turquoise ever p...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Natural Gem Grade Bisbee Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
It is difficult to photograph and capture the true richness of color in Bisbee turquoise stones. Bisbee turquoise is perhaps one of the most valued and best types of turquoise ever...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
23Carat Natural Dark Blue Large Bisbee Turquoise 18Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
It is difficult to photograph and capture the true richness of color in Bisbee turquoise stones. Bisbee turquoise is perhaps one of the most valued and best types of turquoise ever p...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pure Natural Gem Grade Bisbee and Candelaria Turquoise 18K Gold Pandent
Located in Shanghai, CN
It is difficult to photograph and capture the true richness of color in Bisbee turquoise stones. Bisbee turquoise is perhaps one of the most valued and best types of turquoise ever p...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Anna Sheffield 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Grey Diamond Luna Ring
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
(Size 6.75 available now) A sister to her ceremonial counterpart, the Turquoise Luna features an exquisite and rare Bisbee turquoise center stone held aloft by the signature, temple...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anna Sheffield 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Diamond Luna Heritage Ring
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Anna Sheffield X Hayward Hopper edit for the Future Heritage Collection, the Hayward Luna Ring features an exquisite and rare 13.76ct oval cabochon bisbee turquoise cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Diamonds: round brilliant cuts = 1.10cttw Dimensions: earrings measure 18.75mm x 3...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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-tier dangle earrings and a cocktail ring.
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise by The Yard 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful, natural untreated turquoise nuggets from the no longer producing Bisbee mine in Arizona.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Signed Navajo Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Centering on a glowing cabochon of Bisbee turquoise with a deep, rich blue, accompanied by detailed leaves with beading and a single rose set with a glimmering 1/10 carat diamond.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace features a double strand of pearls with large pieces of turquoise, possibly Bisbee, and leaning towards green in color with natural black matri...
Turquoise, Silver
Bisbee Turquoise Ring from Art Deco Era
Located in Northampton, MA
Bisbee turquoise is rare. The pure beautiful blue of the turquoise combined with the unique chocolate matrix makes Bisbee among the most-prized varieties of American turquoise.
Turquoise, Silver
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 turquoise stones, circa 1970. The circumference of the bracelet is 5.75" with an 1.25"...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
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 sterling.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Stone Inlay Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
These rare Navajo earrings made in gold rather than silver, are set with gorgeous Bisbee turquoise on top and graphic inlaid stone on the lower element.
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Sixties Turquoise Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Stone Details: The turquoise is a gorgeous green-blue with a mossy black figure, possibly Bisbee mine.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
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 artist Navajo artist Cecil Sanders.
Sterling Silver
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. Beautiful ornate details in leaves.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel 3 strand Chrysocolla Necklace in a glorious Splash of color
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
There are also hints of the familiar ultramarine blue often found in Chrysocolla. The clasp is Bisbee Turquoise. Notice how similar the two stones are.
Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,000
H 2.5 in D 1.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and turquoise cuff bracelet. It depicts a wide silver cuff adorned in the front with a “D” shaped like large cabochon turquoise on be...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and stering ring. Exceptional high grade stone with excellent colors and depth surrounded by classic sterling border. Stamped "sterling" and maker's mark...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind, Bohemian necklace features multiple gemstones, vintage jewelry pieces and ancient coins set in 14k yellow gold. Amazing 23 pieces include: blue Topaz, Australian Opal,...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Exceptional high-grade stone featuring signature Golden Hills sky-blue color with deep brown matrix across surf...
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
Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace Leather Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricate detailing on this squash with Large Turquoise beaded Naja at the center. Has 4 beaded on leather accents running up each side. Attached to a double sterling silver chain. M...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise bracelet with five nuggets surrounded by twisted rope border. Turquoise is stunning lighter blue color of excellent quality. Old Pawn. From the Indian Stor...
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
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise ring set in sterling silver with twisted rope border and palmette design. Makers mark "Toledo" and stamped "Sterling" on inside of band. Beautiful stone with...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
ZUNI ARTIST Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Corals & Turquoises
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
A native American ring made by a Zuni artist. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, made by a native American tribal artist of the Zuni, back in the late 1960's. The beautiful r...
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,350
H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.33 in
Vintage Signed James Mason Old Pawn Navajo Silver & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Navajo silver and turquoise cuff bracelet. Set with five turquoise cabochons. Signed to the interior with Sterling / JM for James Mason. Simply a wonderful piece of Old Paw...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
$108,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT 360, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy 38CT Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Winston Style Glistening Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Mu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,550
H 0.7 in L 5.7 in
Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic
Located in Northampton, MA
Exquisite 1970s Sterling Silver Cuff Featuring a Rare Lander Blue Turquoise Gemstone For the collector who covets the rarest turquoise—or simply the most impossibly beautiful—this v...
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
Rosior Diamond "Bow" Drop Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
"Bow" Earrings by Rosior set in White Gold with 457 different size certified natural diamonds (IGI certified), F color, VVS clarity, weighting 2,89 ct. Weight in 19.2K gold: 10.8 g. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
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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