Antique 1.95ct Turquoise Five Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.95 carat turquoise 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum Diamond Heart Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The pendant, which is well over 100 years old, was added to the beads by the previous owner, a stylish San Francisco estate jewelry aficionado. Condition: Very good Era: Edwardian-B...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Turquoise Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian natural pearl and turquoise, 14k yellow gold and silver set bangle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A captivating robin's egg blue turquoise highlights this antique Etruscan revival pendant necklace.
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in New York, NY
Estate A. Jeschel turquoise, Spiny Shell Oyster and sterling silver Tribal large statement necklace Striking, hand made, one-of-a-kind necklace composed of large natural turquoise be...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
10 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Earrings. Round Cut Diamond Halo Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The turquoise stones are elegantly prong-set, showcasing their rich, captivating hue.
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
3.75 Carat Turquoise and 2.81 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage sapphire jewelry/estate jewelry. Turquoise Quality Cut Cabochon Content 3.75 cara...
Sapphire, Turquoise, White Gold
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvaldsen's artwork.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond 1.90 Carat Turquoise and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 1.10 carat diamond, 1.90 carat turquoise, pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
7.70 Carat Pear Shape Natural Turquoise Earrings. Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The warm tone of the gold enhances the vivid blue of the turquoise, making these earrings truly stand out.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Grand Victorian Turquoise and 1 Carat Diamond Ornate Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Belrose Estate Jewelers, Santa Barbara, CA Item Id: BR0013BRB
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930's Art Deco Filigree Turquoise and Old European Diamond Bracelet 14k White G
Located in South Pasadena, CA
If you have additional questions, contact us right away at Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry. This is where you connect with the antique and estate jewelry you have dreamed of.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Craig Drake 18k White Gold Turquoise 7.40ct White & Black Diamond Earrings Clips
By Craig Drake
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Estate Craig Drake Turquoise 7.40ct White & Black Diamond 18k White Gold Earclips will make the perfect gift for her!
Diamond, Pearl, Black Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Marjorie Skouras Samantha Empire Chandelier Turquoise + Quartz
By Marjorie Skouras
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A spectacular Marjorie Skouras Design "Samantha" Empire Chandelier featuring Catalina white turquoise and pink rose quartz. The piece is constructed in a classical French Empire-styl...
Stone, Iron
Bengtsson Original Abstract Painting from a Modernist Palm Springs Estate
By Bengtsson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This large amazing bright color graphic abstract came from a upscale Palm Springs estate. Gold, pink, turquoise, white colorations looks great with any modern decor.
Canvas
Vintage 1950's Intricate Gemstone Slide Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
If you have additional questions, contact us right away at Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry. This is where you connect with the antique and estate jewelry you have d...
Amethyst, Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Designer 18k Gold Interchangeable Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Belrose Estate Jewelers, Santa Barbara, CA Item Id: BR0061ER
Agate, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Black Pearl, Turquoise, 18k 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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