Natural Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-1800s Victorian handmade bangle bracelet with natural Persian Turquoise, natural patina, engraving. 37 round Turquoise in center 1.24 – 2.70mm 8 oval Turquoise 3 – 4mm Fits a s...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Pearl and Natural Persian Turquoise Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1960s, this mid-century gem features a white pearl center stone surrounded by eight natural Persian turquoise round cabochons set within an intricate 14K yellow gold m...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Natural Persian Turquoise Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century ring features a natural Persian turquoise oval-shaped cabochon measuring 14x10mm and weighing approximately 6.05 carats.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace 15.32 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace 15.32 TCW Certified $15,950 211937 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise necklace has been Certifi...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
$354Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Natural Persian Turquoise Beaded Bracelets with Pearls and Gold Accents
Located in New York, NY
This matched pair of stacking bracelets features 8 mm round natural Persian turquoise beads, prized for their saturated color and organic matrix.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified $4,250 221276 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise ring has been Certifie...
Turquoise, White Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace 17" 14k G 13.27 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Persian Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Necklace 17" 14k WG 13.27 TCW Certified $5,950 308488 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls!
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
18K Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Earrings Women Omega Back Style
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Dimensions: 22.5 mm x 20.0 mm x 15.3 mm 1: Primary Stone: Turquoise Carat Weight: 14.6 Ct. Stone...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.25 Carat Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The GIA has certified this at natural turquoise with no treatments. A true example of a 1950's cocktail ring. 1 oval cabochon blue Persian Turquoise, approx. total weight 3.25cts, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Midcentury Gold Ring Natural Persian Turquoise and Old Mine Diamond, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid Century Gold Ring Natural Persian Cabochon (8x6.5mm) Turquoise & 21 Natural Old Mine Diamonds Circa 1950.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Natural Turquoise and Diamond Pendent
Located in Firenze, FI
An Important pendent mounted in white gold , set with natural Persian Turquoise ( The most-prized turquoise color is an even, intense, medium blue, sometimes referred to as robin's e...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Mid Century 18K Persian Turquoise Coral Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The centerpiece is a cabochon natural Persian turquoise, encircled by approximately 1.15 carats total weight of fine round brilliant cut diamonds, graded F–G color and VS1 clarity.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.80 Carat Cabochon Cut Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A captivating statement piece, this ring combines the rich beauty of natural Persian turquoise with the timeless elegance of brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
This exquisite hand crafted, one of a kind Baroque style necklace from designer Jill Garber features eight ( 8 ) finely carved, late nineteenth century natural shell cameos depicting...
Turquoise, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Monumental Scale Vintage Persian Turquoise & Gold Statement Ring For Him or Her
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The center oval, natural Persian Turquoise cabochon weighs an approximate astounding 125 carats, and measures almost 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Baguette Round Diamond Turquoise Leaf Brooch Pin Pendant 6.36cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Each leaf is also prong set with natural Persian turquoise marquise which absolutely finishes this piece off and makes it even more wearable as pendant.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Turquoise Diamond Ring 18k Platinum, Bold Beaded Design
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck, NY
Executed in a striking combination of solid 18K yellow gold and platinum, the ring features a luminous natural Persian turquoise cabochon, prized for its vivid sky-blue color and smo...
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Persian Turquoise Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10mm Beads 19 Inch Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
The lovely necklace has 10mm natural Persian Turquoise beads interspaced with 14 Karat Yellow Gold links and a 14 Karat Yellow Gold hook clasp.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochon of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 24 sparkling antique Rose Cut Di...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Retro - Art Deco Ring with 18 natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty with 9 sparkling white Diamonds set in a 14 Karat Yellow Gold pyramid ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Retro Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Retro - Art Deco Ring with gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty with a halo of 10 sparkling white Diamonds set in 18 Karat White...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant With Chain 14k WG Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant With Chain 18.5" 14k WG 11.36 TCW Certified $5,950 300680 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise nec...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Victorian Pavé Set Turquoise & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch - Germany - Circa 1850
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian pavé set natural Persian turquoise and seed pearl flower brooch - beautiful hand made quality - featuring 48 round bead set turquoise gemstones to form the petals and 8 bea...
Pearl, Turquoise, Metal
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant with Chain 14k WG 8.1 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant With Chain 18.5" 14k WG 8.1 TCW Certified $4,975 300679 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise neckl...
Diamond, Turquoise
Persian Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Necklace 17" 14k WG 19.03 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Persian Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace 17" 14k White Gold 19.03 TCW Certified $6,950 311694 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Natural Turquoise Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2.18 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These stunning stud earrings feature natural Persian turquoise stones, known for their vibrant blue color with a smooth, even tone.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 0.65 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These elegant stud earrings feature natural Persian turquoise stones, prized for their vivid, sky-blue color and smooth finish.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1960 Turquoise Diamond Large Cocktail Ring Platinum 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Current finger measure is EU 54 1/2 UK N 1/2 US 6 3/4 - can be re-sized Fine condition all throughout Further details: Age 1960 circa Country of origin : Italy Gems: 1 Natural Persi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
Jewel Of Ocean Platinum Persian Natural color turquoise Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Jewel Of Ocean Platinum turquoise Ring
Turquoise, Platinum
Persian Turquoise Diamond Pendant With Chain 17" 14k WG 9.9 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Persian Turquoise and Diamond Pendant With Chain 17" 14k WG 9.9 TCW Certified $5,950 307918 Made in Italy Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pe...
Diamond, Turquoise
Talia Jade 14K Gold Persian Turquoise Eternity Band with Diamond Accent
Located in Miami, FL
A distinctive and colorful eternity band celebrating the natural beauty of Persian turquoise. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stones: 16 Persian Turquoise Cabochons Diamonds: 9 Round Diamonds...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English 15 Carat Gold Persian Turquoise, Pearl and Diamond Bangle
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderfully elegant antique bangle containing Persian turquoise, natural pearls and rose cut diamonds.
Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Greenish-Blue Turquoise Color - 12.1x8mm (center, large), 5.6x4.9mm (sides) (approx.) (28...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural, untreated Persian blue GIA certified Turquoise round cabochon ring circa 1930's.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Georgian 15k Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl and Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 15k Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Imperial Topaz, and Persian Turquoise C.1820s Additional Information: Period: Georgian Year: c.1820s Material: 15k Yello...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
$21,000 / set
Antique Suite of Jewelry in Original Fitted Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
Superbly constructed in 18k gold and set with vivid Persian turquoise and natural pearls, these jewels are fabulous alone or stunning when worn together.
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Jill Garber Antique French Sacred Heart Cuff Bracelet with Topaz & Turquoise
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
Accenting either side are two large, marquis cut, checkerboard-faceted, natural topaz. Paired with each is an oval, natural Persian turquoise cabochon.
Turquoise, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Outstanding Natural Persian Turquoise Solitaire Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Charm and style is here all Smashing pair of 1970 ca natural Persian Turquoise cabochon earrings , beautifully polished and cushion cut to fit the gorgeous and very stylish almost cl...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Bezel Oval Cocktail Intini Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent Persian turquoise ring with an exceptional art work, outstanding display of color and Italian craftsmanship designed by Intini Jewels.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
An diamond and turquoise 18k gold Victorian ring, natural Persian turquoise surrounded by 13 rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Persian Turquoise Peacock Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Sanaz Doost
Located in Toronto, ON
Peacock Ring in 18K yellow gold and natural Persian turquoise; an ancient treasure of Neyshabur, was inspired by geometric shapes in Persian architecture.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.56 in Dm 1.5 in
Remarkable Midcentury Persian Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Signature Piece Large, impressive, colourful signature piece of the 50's skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a marvellous composition of fine gemstones forming an uni...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.74 in W 0.4 in
Persian Turquoise 4.0 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Magic Blue Hues Sign of distinction are given by these vintage earrings dating 1960 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in a tasteful design to match any time A line of selected nat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Persian Turquoise Snake Bangle 74 Grams 14 Karat Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Snakes into Eternity Jewellery featuring snakes has been worn and adored by many ancient and modern civilizations, association with regeneration and fertility suggests links to the ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Distinctive Victorian 14.00 Carat Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Bloom Bold, distinctive, rare combination of natural earth mined gemstones making this distinctive Victorian brooch quite an unique Ageless, favourite nature inspired moti...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Natural Pyrited Persian Turquoise Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Natural Pyrited Persian Turquoise Pendant is 1.88" in length including the bail, 1.25" at the width of the oval cabochon and .25" deep.
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Unavailable
L 23.63 in
Spectacular 100% Natural Untreated Persian Turquoise Necklace Diamond Clasp 1950
Located in Napoli, IT
Persian Turquoise Gemstone from Heaven! Magnificent totally untreated 100% NATURAL as mined from earth Persian Turquoise necklace in large size are far rarer to get than any other g...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Designer Original 14K Gold Bracelet with Persian Turquoise Aquamarines & Pearls
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
Fruit de la Mer This 14k gold bracelet is my own design. I call it “fruit de la mer” because the design has an assortment of sea creatures (starfish, abalone, dolphins) which are sur...
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Genuine Persian Turquoise .80 Carat Diamond Rare Floret Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Excellent condition, 11.3 grams in weight Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 10 natural untreated Persian turquoise of 6...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Turquoise 2.80 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Turquoise stones from this region are known for their pure, robin’s egg blue colour Here is an early Edwardian ring of roundish oval shape – 1900 ca A rare find to get in the own jew...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Byzantine Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Persian Turquoise 1940-1949 Byzantine style ring with single cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Sapphire Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade highly detailed 18k yellow gold bracelet circa 1950 with bright natural untreated Persian Turquoise and fine vivid blue natural Sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Pear Shaped Natural Persian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Stunning and totally dazzling, 18 karat white gold natural Persian turquoise and diamond cocktail ring features a 4.06 carat intense "Robins Egg Blue" pear shaped Persian turquoise i...
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise & Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautifil - blemish free cabochon Persian Turquoise Ovals Bezel set in 18kt Yellow Gold ridged mountings. Omega backs, but can be pierced. Very elegant & chic.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Cameo Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural color untreated Turquoise double sided Cameo. The bracelet is handmade in heavy solid 18k gold with a handmade catch and underside safety. GIA certified natural untreated...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring Handmade in Italy
Located in Troy, MI
This stunning cocktail ring is beautifully hand fabricated in 18k white gold and centers around an 11.75 carat oval Persian turquoise surrounded by a halo of diamonds. Top of ring me...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Persian Natural Turquoise Pink Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940-1950 late Retro 14k pink gold natural bright Robins Egg blue totally natural Persian Turquoise ring. 1 bright blue natural Persian Turquoise, approx. total weight 18.00ct, na...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Design Large Turquoise and Gold Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage brooch in a robust retro design studded with 54 bright Mediterranean blue natural Persian Turquoise. It is estimated that the turquoise weighs 5 cts.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Spitzer & Furman Turquoise Ruby Gold Party Dog Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful top quality party dog pin. Circa 1950. 5 Natural Persian Turquoise 2mm bright blue 2 2mm bright red ruby eyes 18k Yellow Gold 16.5 grams Tested and Stamped: 18k Ha...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Persian Turquoise Cocktail Ring c. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
This bold cocktail ring centers on a large oval cabochon of natural Persian turquoise—celebrated for its vivid, robin’s egg blue hue—mounted in a sleek platinum setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Cartier 1960s Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Gold Sparrow Pin
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
The natural Persian turquoises are a well matched bright blue.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Diamond Turquoise 18K White Gold Wide Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A marvelous display of natural Persian Turquoise and vivid, dazzling sparkle of fine natural diamonds!
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Persian Turquoise 130 Diamond Necklace Robins Egg Blue 14 Karat White Gold Bow
Located in New York, NY
A Belle Epoque, Edwardian style pendant necklace with the most gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise set with Diamond encrusted rondelles and a diamond set articulated bow pendant.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Victorian Necklace In 14kt Gold with 187.50 Cts In Turquoises & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Late Victorian (1880s) • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Stones: Natural Persian Turquoises & Natural European Cut Diamonds • Drop Length: 16.5 inches (42.0 cm) • Center Drop: 2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Pendant with Persian Turquoise & Pearls
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 2 1/2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide WEIGHT: 10.9 grams total STONES: Persian turquoise and natural pearls HALLMARKS: French eagle head for 18k and maker's mark STOC...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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