$580Sale Price|20% Off
Chunky Chinese Turquoise Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain, 20 Inch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This necklace was created with up to 27mm Chinese turquoise beads, 3mm coral as spacer and decorated with two Tibetan hand made beads from my collection.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$468Sale Price|25% Off
Chunky Chinese Turquoise Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain, 17 Inch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This necklace was created with chunky Chinese turquoise beads, 3mm garnets as spacers and is decorated with one 28mm and two 16mm Tibetan hand made beads from my collection.
Turquoise, Garnet, Sterling Silver
$288Sale Price|49% Off
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass beads and rib...
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 .
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Coral and Carved Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chinese necklace combines polished coral beads with carved turquoise beads and 14K yellow gold accents.
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ornate clasp is 14k gold. Measurements: 1/2 of an inch wide, 30 wearable inches Weight...
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Coral Necklace, Chinese, Circa 1920-1930
Located in Northampton, MA
It was created for export. The turquoise is consistent in appearance and quality to turquoise from Zhushan County, Hubei Province in China.
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
20-Inch Graduated Green Chinese Turquoise Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Graduated Green Chinese Turquoise Necklace with Silver-Plated Toggle Clasp Make a bold statement with this 20-inch graduated green Chinese turquoise necklace, showcasing the...
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
$328Sale Price|74% Off
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 necklace. The smaller cubic gemstones are also blue Turquoise. The largest Turquois...
Turquoise, Gold Plate
$360Sale Price|71% Off
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 18 inch long necklace. The largest Turquoise is 34 1/2mm x 27 1/2mm. The beautifu...
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
LB offers Carved Wood Turquoise Coral Silver crystals Sterling Silver Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a handmade, one of a kind Necklace. Large Rosewood carved Melon shaped beads, Chinese Turquoise rondelles, lovely Chinese coral rounds, and faceted sil...
Coral, Turquoise, Agate, Crystal, Sterling Silver
LB offers large agate Discs carved Wood Turquoise Vintage Glass SS Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a necklace of Large Natural color Agate slice beads, Vintage blue Czech beads, Carved melon shaped Rosewood beads, Turquoise nugget, Sterling Silver Me...
Agate, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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 48cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn...
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
LB offers Murano style pendant MOP Turquoise Glass Pearl Crystal SS Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Silver,Blue, Green Round Murano style glass Pendant. Necklace. Large vintage rectangular Mother of Pearl beads, large Turquoise chunks, vintage glass...
Turquoise
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 necklaces are three individual necklaces. You can wear the three together as shown o...
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 builds a greenish patina rather than bright ocean blue usually you seen.
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 Buddhas, Chinese silver, ceramics, cinnabar and resin with the appearance of amber. T...
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace Chinese Mongolian
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Necklace chain is made of carnelian , turquoise beads and conical silver bead in between and a floral filigree enamel chain on backside .
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.
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 American Sleeping Beauty Turquoise rondel accents unique handmade necklace. Size: v...
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 set with a silver tone hook clasp. More from this jeweler by putting Gem...
Labradorite, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
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 accents set in this gorgeous statement making 19 inch necklace with gold plated easy to w...
Turquoise, Gold Plate
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. Asymmetrical as the dragon is worn to one side. This mythical creature is highly de...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
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. Asymmetrical as the dragon is worn to one side. This mythical creature is highly de...
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil
LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Jade and Mexican Sterling Silver Pendant One of a kind Statement necklace. This unusual piece combines Chinese Red Coral, Vintage Venetian gl...
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
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Triple strand multi stone and Sterling Silver Vintage charms necklace. Chinese Turquoise, Vintage glass ‘Turquoise’ irregular shaped beads, Chinese b...
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 Kingman Mine Turquoise beads, Sterling Silver filigreed beads and Sterling Silver Navaj...
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. This piece makes a stunning statement about the wearer and will be a conversation s...
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
LB offers Vintage MOP Buckle SS enamel Butterfly Turquoise Spiny oyster Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer large Vintage Mother of Pearl Belt Buckle centerpiece with a vintage Sterling Silver and Enamel butterfly brooch applied. Large slices of Chinese turq...
Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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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
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a one of a kind Vintage Tibetan,(Silver and glass) pendant handmade necklace. This hand wrought centerpiece is stunning and is enhanced by the large Azurite ...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Katy Briscoe Chinese Turquoise Brown Zircon Carved Turquoise Beads Necklace
By Katy Briscoe
Located in Atlanta, GA
The snap on bail is removable and carved Chinese Turquoise beads can be attached to completely change the presentation from a magnificent pendant to a stunning necklace.
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 Sterling Silver hook clasp Total length of necklace 47.5cm.
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 clasp hand knotted on Teal coloured thread. Nuggets range from 27-34mm Finished Le...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,550
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, ...
Pearl, Jasper, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline, Multicolored Gemstones Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Cheerful tones, fun earrings! Watermelon Tourmaline (28mm x 11.5mm x 2.5m) is a wonderful and translucent semi-precious stone, rare! I added many different semi-precious stones in d...
Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating natural diamond centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,753
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1930s-era Art Deco necklace features a gorgeous apple green natural Burmese jadeite carved into the form of a star fruit. The 27.40mm x 11.71mm x 11.58mm translucent jade carvin...
Coral, Jade, Silver
$23,210
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
Vintage 14k Angel Skin Coral Necklace Hand Knotted Beaded Yellow Gold 16"
Located in Greer, SC
"Coral necklace has an oval clasp made in 14 karat yellow gold, stamped 14K. It is oval shaped, pierced, box style with a fold-over safety. Center is an oval prong set coral. One (1...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$140Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
LB offers Vintage Venetian Agates Chinese ceramic Rondelles Crystal Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Blue beaded necklace with Tubular Blue Agates, Blue and White Ceramic beads, vintage crystal and Glass, Vintage Mille Fiore glass beads, Sterling Sil...
Agate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$152,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 14.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise, and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Experience the elegance of this Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set, a stunning ensemble that epitomizes the luxury and craftsmanship of ...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$144Sale Price|42% Off
H 2 in L 20 in
LB offers Vintage SS Turquoise Mexican brooch Peking glass Bone Onyx Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Sterling Silver Green Turquoise and Black Bakelite buckle Pendant Necklace. The large Peking Glass pink and green beads, black onyx rounds an...
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Jade Bead Necklace, 15ct Gold Clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant early 20th century Chinese jade bead necklace, composed of finely polished pale “icy” jade spherical beads interspersed with larger carved melon-form jade accents of deepe...
Jade, Gold, 15k Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Signature KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling statement necklace! Colorful starfish, fly, ladybug, butterfly, jelly belly spider...
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early Maison Goossens for Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Sautoir
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Early Maison Goossens for Chanel Elaborate Sautoir from the 1960's. Composed of intricate fine twisted and textured gilt chain stations ending in finely detailed filigree bead caps. ...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
L 25 in
Coral, rock crystal, carved emeralds, black onyx and vermeil necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
I must have been subliminally thinking about Cartier’s Art Deco jewelry when I was making this. I love the combination of coral with emeralds. I flanked emeralds with black onyx ron...
Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Vermeil
Fine Nephrite Jade Necklace Hand Crafted Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a brand new, handmade necklace created from very fine, highly translucent nephrite jade beads. Featuring a unique "button hole" clasp and a central focal-point bead, the neph...
Jade
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.
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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.