Turquoise and Gold Bangle by Ippolita
By Ippolita
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: Turquoise HALLMARKS: IPPOLITA and 18k STOCK NUMBER: 27740 Jewelry acquired from this
Early 2000s Bangles
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Gold Bangle by Ippolita
By Ippolita
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: Turquoise HALLMARKS: IPPOLITA and 18k STOCK NUMBER: 27740 Jewelry acquired from this
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,605Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.4 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Ippolita Trending 18K Gold Hoop Earrings Cabochon Turquoise 1.25 Inch
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Ippolita is a prestigious Italian jewelry brand known for its commitment to exceptional
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Miami, FL
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Necklace. Weight: 9.01 grams This Necklace is
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Turquoise Mother of Pearl 3 Drop Slice Dangle Earrings, Sterling Silver
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stunning Ippolita Turquoise Mother of Pearl 3 Drop Slice Dangle Earrings are the perfect
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita Turquoise Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet, Sterling Silver, Length 7 5/8 In
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
This Ippolita Rock Candy Turquoise Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that
Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Ippolita Candy 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
A vibrant Turquoise gemstone makes a statement at the center of this Ippolita Candy ring. Set in
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Turquoise Station Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Princeton, NJ
18k yellow gold Rock Candy multi stone turquoise bangle.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Lollipop Lollitini Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Ippolita long necklace from the Lollipop Collection is bezel-set with 15 round faceted
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Lollipop Turquoise Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rock Candy Lollipop Turquoise Bangle Bracelet by Ippolita. With Turquoise Stones
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Ippolita RockCandy 5Stone Turquoise BangleBracelet, Sterling Silver, Length 7.88
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
This Ippolita Rock Candy 5 Stone Turquoise Bangle Bracelet is a beautiful and simple piece of
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita RockCandy 5Stone Turquoise BangleBracelet, Sterling Silver, Length 7.88
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
This Ippolita Rock Candy 5 Stone Turquoise Bangle Bracelet is a beautiful and simple piece of
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita Rock Candy Bronze Turquoise Teardrop Earrings, Sterling Silver
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
This Ippolita Rock Candy Bronze Turquoise Teardrop Earrings are a beautiful and unique addition to
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Dome Cocktail Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Dome Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Polished Rock Candy Cascade Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Polished Rock Candy Cascade Turquoise Drop Yellow Gold Earrings by Ippolita. With
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Turquoise Clear Quartz Stud Earrings, Sterling Silver
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
These Ippolita Rock Candy Turquoise Clear Quartz Stud Earrings are a stunning addition to any
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Rock Candy Drop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Ippolita Rock Candy Drop Earrings. These are made in 18K Yellow Gold and feature three
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Rock Candy Drop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Ippolita Rock Candy Drop Earrings. These are made in 18K Yellow Gold and feature three
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Rock Candy Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Ippolita Bangle! This is from the Rock Candy Collection. This Bangle is made in 18K yellow
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Candy Turquoise Cascade Drop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful, chandelier style earrings feature richly saturated, turquoise cabochons delicately
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Colorful Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Turquoise Blue Lapis And Carnelian
By Ippolita
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful cocktail ring designed by Ippolita. Beautiful everyday cocktail ring, created by Ippolita
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Lollipop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise Ladies Halo Ring
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Sweet turquoise diamond ring with a pretty halo. Perfect for every day wear. Gift to yourself or
Ippolita Gold and Multicolored Gemstone Rock Candy Longchain Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Princeton, NJ
An Ippolita Gold and Multicolored Gemstone Longchain Station Necklace from the Rock Candy
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.25 in L 1.75 in
Ippolita Multi Color Dangle Earrings, Sterling Silver, Ceramic Beads, Colorful
By Ippolita
Located in McLeansville, NC
These Ippolita multi-color dangle earrings are a stunning addition to any jewelry collection
Citrine, Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ippolita Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Candy Lollipop Turquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Ippolita Gender: Ladies Size: 7 Head measurements: 7.30mm x 7.60mm Shank maximum width
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Gelato Semi-Precious Multi-Stone Mini Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Cape May, NJ
Ippolita - From the Lollipop Collection 18K Yellow Gold Chain with a colorful collection of
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Go...
Polished Rock Candy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Bangle
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
Wonderful mother of pearl and superb turquoise combined with radiant 18K yellow gold produce a
Yellow Gold
Polished Rock Candy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Turquoise Bangle
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
bangle from Ippolita is made of attractive 18K yellow gold and boasts nifty offbeat décor comprised of
Coral, Yellow Gold
Polished Rock Candy 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Turquoise and Lapis Bangle
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
The harmonious sight of splendid lapis lazuli and turquoise stones is joined by the exceptionally
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Polished Rock Candy 18 Karat Gold Quartz Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
captivating turquoise, this extraordinary ring offers incredibly fashionable eye-catching appearance. The ring
Yellow Gold
Ippolita Turquoise Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita Turquoise Cabochon Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal: 18 karat yellow gold
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Turquoise Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Top Italian designer Ippolita with another fun ring. Turquoise and 18k gold. Ring size 6 1/2 and
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Rock Candy Collection. Made in 18K yellow Gold and features gorgeous turquoise and diamond
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Large Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Large Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ippolita Necklace Turquoise Diamond Pendant, 15TDW, 2.7g
By Ippolita
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Ippolita designer turquoise and diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold. Stamped ippolita 18k on
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Ladies Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Ippolita Ladies Ring. This is from the Rock Candy Collection. Made in 18K yellow Gold and
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.4 in L 2.75 in
Vintage Ippolita 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet Irregular Circle Cabochon Turquoises
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Ippolita is a renowned Italian jewelry brand celebrated for its sophisticated and modern designs
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.75 in L 18.5 in
Ippolita Lollipop Medium Solitaire Turquoise Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite pendant necklace is part of the IPPOLITA Lollipop collection. IPPOLITA was founded
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in San Francisco, CA
For the lover of blue, this Ippolita necklace is designed with 9 various sized rectangular-shaped
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Seven-Stone Turquoise Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
collection with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Seven-Stone Turquoise Bangle—a signature piece from one of
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 'Rock Candy' Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bangle
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Ippolita 'Rock Candy' bangle crafted in 18 karat yellow gold set with 9 bezel-set, multi
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Candy Lollipop Bangle in Bronze Turquoise
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
This bangle from the jeweler's Rock Candy collection features 9 bronzed turquoise stones of varying
Turquoise, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Turquoise Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Signed Ippolita, these turquoise earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold. Great summer accessory!
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Turquoise & Rock Candy Bangles
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous set of Ippolita bangles crafted in 18k gold. One rock candy 3 stone bangle One
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Turquoise Isola Gold Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold station necklace by Ippolita, set with shell and turquoise. Necklace is 37" long, each
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Isola Turquoise Mother-of-pearl Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold long station necklace, featuring turquoise and cut out mother of pearl. Necklace is 38
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Riviera Sky Turquoise Carnelian Gold Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold multi gemstone ring by Ippolita, set with turquoise, carnelian and mother of pearl. Ring
Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Natural Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Hoop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in Great Neck, NY
Up for sale is a pair of stunning turquoise Ippolita 18k yellow gold hoops with a hammered
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Ippolita Gelato Isola Turquoise Quartz Cut-Out Gold Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size - 7 1/4, ring top is 25mm in diameter, weighs 16.9 grams. Marked Ippolita and 18k. Retail
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Set Of 3 Early Ippolita 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelets Coral, Pearl, Turquoise
By Ippolita
Located in St.amford, CT
These bangle bracelets designed by Ippolita from the designer's early years. Each bracelet has 3 X
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Gem-Set Rock Candy Hoop Earrings
By Ippolita
Located in Vail, CO
"Rock Candy" circular-shaped hoop earrings, showcasing various-shaped turquoise, chrysophrase
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Y...
Ippolita Rock Candy Summer Rainbow Gemstone Gold Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gol long station necklace by ippolita, set with Multi color quartz, turquoise, amethyst
Amethyst, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Gold Ocean Combo Rock Candy Gemstone Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retail $3000 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Quartz Measurements: Ring
Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Large Ippolita Gold Turquoise Rock Candy Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring Size - 7, Ring Top Is 25mm x 21mm (Inch=25mm) MARKED:Ippolita
Ippolita Lollipop Multicolor Gemstone Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet set with mother of pearl, quartz and turquoise. Crafted by Ippolita
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ippolita Gold Rock Candy Multi Color Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet set with mother of pearl, quartz and turquoise. Crafted by Ippolita
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$1,776 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Hermes Magnolia Pink Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Magnolia Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2018 Color: Magnolia pink Hardware: None Materials: Swift leather Lining: Leather Closure/o...
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace. This necklaces has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white gold along with the chain (French marks), signed ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7" Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 24.0 grams Length: 7" Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15ct appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Snake Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold – 19cm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24150304 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Diamond Vintage Gold Snake Bracelet ■Ref.: - ■Material: 6P diamonds, 750 K18 YG yellow gold ■Wrist Size: Approx. 19cm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER D'Amour Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier bracelet from the D'Amour collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with 7 D-E-F brilliant-cut round diamonds. Made in France circa 2013.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Rouge de Coeur (bright red) Taurillon Clemence leather, featuring elegant Palladium hardware. It closes with a strap and lo...
HERMES New Bleu Jean blue Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Crossbody Bag is crafted from New Bleu Jean (jeans blue) Taurillon Clemence leather and features a matching uni wool sangle strap. The desig...
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
CHANEL pink 2018 18S RIBBON DETAILED KNIT TWEED CLASSIC MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini flap bag is crafted from pale pink and silver lurex knit tweed with ribbon detailing in fuchsia, coral, and white. It features a silver-tone d...
Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping Bag is made from shiny aged calfskin with a quilted design. It features a long crossbody chain strap for comfortable wear. The aged gold hardware, inc...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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