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Navajo Morenci Turquoise Pendant
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Pendant

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling pendant. Large pendant with stunning stone surrounded by

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom. Ten natural stones set in shadow box

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Exceptionally Large Morenci Turquoise Pendant
Exceptionally Large Morenci Turquoise Pendant

Exceptionally Large Morenci Turquoise Pendant

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Exceptionally large beautiful turquoise pendant with stunning Morenci turquoise stone surrounded by

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sand cast sterling squash blossom necklace. Each sand cast petal with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Leonard Maloney Morenci Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Leonard Maloney Morenci Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Leonard Maloney Morenci Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

highest grades of Morenci turquoise. Stamped “Sterling” and "Maloney" on back. Purchased direct from the

Category

2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff by Navajo Silversmith Jonathon Mike
Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff by Navajo Silversmith Jonathon Mike

Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff by Navajo Silversmith Jonathon Mike

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This striking hand-stamped sterling silver cuff features a vibrant Morenci turquoise stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Navajo Oscar Alexius Sterling Silver & Morenci Turquoise Ring
Signed Navajo Oscar Alexius Sterling Silver & Morenci Turquoise Ring

Signed Navajo Oscar Alexius Sterling Silver & Morenci Turquoise Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Morenci turquoise cabochon. Marked to the interior. Simply a wonderful Navajo ring! Date: 20th Century

Category

20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle with Morenci Turquoise by Sunshine Reeves
Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle with Morenci Turquoise by Sunshine Reeves

Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver Buckle with Morenci Turquoise by Sunshine Reeves

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

features a striking Morenci turquoise cabochon at its center. The stone is set in a smooth bezel and framed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Cuff with Morenci Turquoise by Sammie Kescoli Begay
Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Cuff with Morenci Turquoise by Sammie Kescoli Begay

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Cuff with Morenci Turquoise by Sammie Kescoli Begay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

striking teardrop-shaped Morenci turquoise as its focal point. The stone displays a vivid, clear blue hue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Mary & Lee Weebothee Morenci Turquoise Fringe Necklace Movable
Vintage Zuni Mary & Lee Weebothee Morenci Turquoise Fringe Necklace Movable

Vintage Zuni Mary & Lee Weebothee Morenci Turquoise Fringe Necklace Movable

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish and finely detailed vintage Zuni Lee & Mary Weebothee turquoise fringe necklace crafted in

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Silver and Morenci Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay
Navajo Silver and Morenci Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay

Navajo Silver and Morenci Turquiose Pendant by Sammie Kescoli Begay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

silver and a large Morenci turquoise cabochon. The heavy gauge sterling silver pendant is on hand rolled

Category

Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Choker Necklace

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Choker Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Morenci turquoise and sterling silver choker necklace. Five Morenci turquoise drops in smooth bezel

Category

20th Century American Native American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Navajo Turquoise Ring

Navajo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise ring set in sterling silver with twisted rope border and palmette design

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Large turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Five banded sterling cuff bracelet with five Morenci

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Three Stone Turquoise Bracelet
Navajo Three Stone Turquoise Bracelet

Navajo Three Stone Turquoise Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo three-stone turquoise bracelet. Three morenci turquoise stones set in solid sterling silver

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten natural stones in shadow box

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Necklace

Navajo Turquoise Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Double strand Navajo pearl sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace. Six high quality stones

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Turquoise and Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Turquoise and Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Morenci turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet with 24+ triangular and square turquoise stones

Category

20th Century North American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Three beautiful Morenci turquoise stones in cut-out

Category

20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Single-stone of stunning Morenci turquoise

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Five-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Five-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Five-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and turquoise five-stone cuff bracelet. Stunning Morenci turquoise stones

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Silver Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Silver Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Silver Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kingman turquoise and coral sterling silver cuff bracelet. Two exceptional Morenci turquoise stones

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Snake Head Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Snake Head Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Snake Head Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise, coral and inlaid sterling silver cuff bracelet. Six diamonds of inlaid

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Exceptional Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom necklace. Large natural

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten large quality stones set in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

butterfly and round conchos with bright blue Morenci turquoise stones cut to fit nicely in each concho. Each

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

, untreated Morenci turquoise, expertly cut to organically fit in each concho. Stones are in smooth bezel

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace old pawn necklace. Featuring twenty Morenci turquoise stones with

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Leaf Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Leaf Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Leaf Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo two stone turquoise bracelet with silver leaf design. Both stones surrounded by twisted rope

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Petite 18.75"

Located in Greer, SC

with pyrite inclusions. We believe this turquoise to be either Morenci or Kingman turquoise, the photos

Category

20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

High-Grade Navajo Sterling Silver and Multi-Stone Turquoise Collar Necklace
High-Grade Navajo Sterling Silver and Multi-Stone Turquoise Collar Necklace

High-Grade Navajo Sterling Silver and Multi-Stone Turquoise Collar Necklace

Located in Media, PA

Elements: The Turquoise: The stones appear to be Morenci or Kingman Turquoise, characterized by a vibrant

Category

Vintage 1970s Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Three Stone Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Three Stone Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Three Stone Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo three stone bracelet. Old Pawn. Featuring three large Morenci mine turquoise stones

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Located in Chesterland, OH

This beautiful, rare, comfortable ring is made from a high-quality Arizona Morenci turquoise

Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14ct Rose Gold Morenci Turquoise and Black Diamond Dress Ring
14ct Rose Gold Morenci Turquoise and Black Diamond Dress Ring

14ct Rose Gold Morenci Turquoise and Black Diamond Dress Ring

By Harlin Jones

Located in Sydney, NSW

- 10ct Natural Morenci turquoise Approx - 14ct Rose Gold 8.00gms Approx - 96 x Round Brilliant Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morenci Turquoise Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Morenci Turquoise Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds

Morenci Turquoise Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds

By The Golden Eye

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The Morenci Turquoise in this 18 karat signet ring is a magnificent cabochon in deep sky blue with

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

30.98 Carat Morenci Turquoise Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
30.98 Carat Morenci Turquoise Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

30.98 Carat Morenci Turquoise Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Mill Valley, CA

- Highly Collectible Morenci Turquoise Pendant - Cabochon Cut - Set in 14K High Polished Yellow

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Fox with Morenci Turquoise Handbag
Silver Fox with Morenci Turquoise Handbag

Silver Fox with Morenci Turquoise Handbag

Located in Crested Butte, CO

Self-taught artisan, Darryl Rowe, hand crafts his nouveau western designs from a secluded studio on the western slope of Colorado. Drawing inspiration from a revival in organic fash...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

18 Karat White Gold And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring
18 Karat White Gold And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring

18 Karat White Gold And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring

Located in Shanghai, CN

Morenci turquoise.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bolo
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bolo

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bolo

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling bolo tie. Nice sized stunning, natural and untreated stone

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Rustler's Ravine  Vintage Sterling Silver Morenci Turquoise  Cuff Bracelet
Rustler's Ravine  Vintage Sterling Silver Morenci Turquoise  Cuff Bracelet

Rustler's Ravine Vintage Sterling Silver Morenci Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Sherman Jewelry

Located in Greeneville, TN

Vintage handmade Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet with Morenci turquoise and deep red coral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Early-Mid 20th Century Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

& impressive piece using superb Morenci turquoise stones with grand scale najo derived from Spanish bridles, in

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet
Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet

Very Large Turquoise Native American Vintage Silver Bangle Bracelet

Located in Aspen, CO

from the Morenci mines in Arizona, these mines are now closed. Morenci turquoise is famous and

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bracelet
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bracelet

Navajo Morenci Turquoise Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Exceptional Morenci turquoise cuff bracelet. Five matching stones, with double hand-stamped leaf

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Arizona Morenci Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Located in Chesterland, OH

This beautiful, rare, comfortable ring is made from a high-quality Arizona Morenci turquoise

Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Large Morenci Turquoise Bracelet
Vintage Native American Navajo Large Morenci Turquoise Bracelet

Vintage Native American Navajo Large Morenci Turquoise Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Native American Navajo Large Morenci Turquoise And Silver Cuff c. 1960s Hand forged. A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling bracelet with three center stones set in shadow box with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1980s Rare Alice Quam Fine Morenci Turquoise and Gold Cuff
1980s Rare Alice Quam Fine Morenci Turquoise and Gold Cuff

1980s Rare Alice Quam Fine Morenci Turquoise and Gold Cuff

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional, large scale, high grade Morenci turquoise and 14 karat gold cluster cuff, by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richard Chavez 2007 Black Jade Morenci Turquoise Coral Yellow Gold Ring
Richard Chavez 2007 Black Jade Morenci Turquoise Coral Yellow Gold Ring

Richard Chavez 2007 Black Jade Morenci Turquoise Coral Yellow Gold Ring

By Richard Chavez

Located in New York, NY

A black jade, coral, Morenci turquoise, and 14 karat yellow gold ring, by San Felipe Pueblo master

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian Morenci turquoise and sterling ring. Featuring a large oval center

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

" opening; Circumference 1 3/4" Morenci Mine, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bracelets, Navajo

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Morenci mine turquoise and sterling ring. Center stone set in shadow box design with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

2018 Richard Chavez Jade, Turquoise and Gold Inlay Ring
2018 Richard Chavez Jade, Turquoise and Gold Inlay Ring

2018 Richard Chavez Jade, Turquoise and Gold Inlay Ring

By Richard Chavez

Located in New York, NY

An Edwards black jade, Siberian white jade, Morenci turquoise and 18 karat gold height inlay ring

Category

2010s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise
Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise

Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

cabochons of Morenci turquoise with beautiful matrix accompany each Goddess. Jill has framed the cameos with

Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Ring - U.S. - Circa 1970's
KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Ring - U.S. - Circa 1970's

KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Ring - U.S. - Circa 1970's

Located in Chatham, CA

KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling silver ring - featuring four American

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Double band sterling cuff with five Morenci turquoise

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Morenci Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact morenci turquoise you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect morenci turquoise among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic morenci turquoise over the years, but those made by Navajo and Richard Chavez are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and tumbled cut versions available here, too. Most of our morenci turquoise for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Morenci Turquoise?

Prices for a morenci turquoise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $550 and can go as high as $18,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

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.