$288Sale Price|49% Off
W 1 in L 23 in
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass beads and ribbed goldfilled
Turquoise, Gold-filled
Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese Export Coral Turquoise Necklace 30 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous 1950s imported necklace features stunning genuine coral and turquoise beads. The
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Turquoise, Coral Necklace, Chinese, Circa 1920-1930
Located in Northampton, MA
This beautiful and beautifully simple necklace was handmade in China in the 1920s or into the 1930s
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
$328Sale Price|74% Off
AJD Fascinating Dramatic Natural Chinese Real Turquoise Double Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Amazing highly polished natural Chinese Turquoise in this beautiful double strand 17 inches long
Turquoise, Gold Plate
$360Sale Price|71% Off
AJD Natural Real Chinese Turquoise with Brilliant Real Carnelian Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating and beautiful Chinese Turquoise from Hubei in China is a real intense BluishGreen
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Multi Strand Necklace Jade Bone Antiques Chinese Elements Turquoise
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Multy strand necklace with antiques bone bead turquoise jade carnelian, in degrades starting from
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
$200Sale Price|42% Off
H 1.5 in L 19.5 in
LB offers Vintage Tibetan pendant Chinese porcelain Azurite Lapis OOAK necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
necklace. This hand wrought centerpiece is stunning and is enhanced by the large Azurite ,blue green beads
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese Turquoise Nugget Necklace Gold Plated Clasp
Located in Hove, GB
This lovely turquoise nugget bead necklace is from China. The necklace has pretty decorated clasp
Turquoise, Gold Plate
White Cultured Pearls Chinese Turquoise 925 Sterling Clasp Necklace
By Lucy de la Vega
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Love this necklace because its so versatile and the combination of the pearls and turquoise. This
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Carved Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in Media, PA
This is an intricate antique Chinese carved turquoise beaded necklace. During the decades the
Turquoise, Silver
Asian Semi Precious Stone, Ceramic & Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Asian beaded necklace designed with a colorful mix of semi-precious stones, carved wood
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace Chinese Mongolian
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
MASSIVE Old Chinese or Mongolian Silver statement necklace with a large stamped pendant featuring
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique Chinese Turquoise Shou Bead Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Chinese beaded necklace. Consisting of 100 finely carved turquoise Shou beads. The
Turquoise
Natural Beautiful Chinese Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These are beautiful large highly polished almost ovals of natural Chinese Turquoise with polished
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Chinese Turquoise and Labradorite Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
22 inch long dull-y polished blue blue blue Chinese Turquoise enhanced with checkerboard gem cut
Labradorite, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Chinese Gilded Silver Dragon Necklace with Lapis Beads. 1980's.
Located in University City, MO
Superb hand knotted lapis beaded necklace featuring an incredible gilded silver and enamel dragon
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
Gemjunky Stunning 19" Chinese Multi-Color Natural Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful multi-color Chinese Turquoises - approximately 32 mm x 27 mm - accented with goldy
Turquoise, Gold Plate
Chinese Gilded Silver Dragon Necklace with Carnelian and Lapis Beads. 1980's.
Located in University City, MO
Superb hand knotted lapis beaded necklace featuring an incredible gilded silver and enamel dragon
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil
LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Statement necklace. This unusual piece combines Chinese Red Coral, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Glass Turquoise Chinese beads Crystal SS Charms Lapis Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
necklace. Chinese Turquoise, Vintage glass ‘Turquoise’ irregular shaped beads, Chinese blue and white
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.5 in L 26.5 in
LB offers Silver Chinese Dragon pendant Kingman Turquoise Pearls Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a large Silver Dragon embossed Chinese Pendant Necklace. Lovely
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
LB Chinese soapstone carved pendant necklace Chinese coral Bakelite Tibet brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Chinese soapstone carved horse motif pendant on a one of a kind , handmade, statement necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
Katy Briscoe Chinese Turquoise Brown Zircon Carved Turquoise Beads Necklace
By Katy Briscoe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Katy Briscoe. The snap on bail is removable and carved Chinese Turquoise beads can be attached to
Turquoise, Zircon, 18k Gold
Decadent Jewels Carved Turquoise Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Unique carved Chinese Turquoise bead necklace, beads range from 19x27mm up to 40x30mm, hand knotted
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Green Natural Chinese Turquoise Nugget Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Large Polished nuggets of Stabilised Natural Chinese Turquoise with an elegant Sterling silver hook
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sold|$3,600
Dm 0.32 in L 26 in
Fine Chinese Intense Lavender A-Grade Natural Jadeite 8.5mm Beaded Necklace 26"
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese natural lavender jadeite beaded necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases the exquisite beauty and rarity of lavender jadeite. The jadeite beads exh...
Jade, Gold-filled
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite
Located in Northampton, MA
A spectacular certified natural and untreated jadeite jade necklace in variegated apple green. 107 hand-carved and polished light apple green jade beads make for a 30" necklace of ...
Jade, 14k Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Link necklace in 18 kt yellow gold struncure and coral. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Coral 5.04 gr Total Weight 7 ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,562
W 1.5 in L 17 in
5 Strand Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Vintage Resin Crystal Bone and Wood Bead Necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Resin, Faceted Crystal,Vintage Bone, and Wood Chunky Stunning Necklace. This is a wonderful piece to accent and update any...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French 1950s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twill-Knit Mesh Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks. An important and supple vintage bracelet, it is formed of a flat mesh like a twill over its entire length. The...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in L 19 in
LB one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant, beads necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant necklace. This pendant is a wonderful example of the mid century glass that was produced in Czechoslovakia and...
Sterling Silver
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Celestia Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This turquoise 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. Embr...
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, 22k Gold
X Pink Morpho
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exclusive original design by AtelierX . Burmese old roasted pigeon blood ruby 4.46 carats. Sweet and super positive, two carats or more with Gilder, AIGS certificate. Overall 141...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
$160Sale Price|41% Off
L 24 in
LB offers Vintage Tibetan inlaid Bead Venetian vintage Coral SS Glass Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers Vintage Silver and Lapis Lazuli and coral inlaid Tibetan center Bead necklace. A string of Japanese vintage Imari ceramic beads, Vintage Venetian Mille Fiore glass beads, d...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace This necklace is set with translucent round green beads including a pear shape diamond clasp. With GIA certificate stating the jade is ...
Jade
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Timeless elegance meets legendary gemstone in this magnificent certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Necklace. Each of the 80 perfectly matched beads has been carefully selec...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"
Located in Northampton, MA
This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great-grandmother wore or maybe still does wear. Those of us without a Chinese great-grandmother m...
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. Thi...
Coral, 10k 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.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.