Rough Turquoise Necklaces
Turquoise Chip Necklace Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Located in New York, NY
32 inch Turquoise Chip Necklace 6-8mm -Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Very uniform
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Golden Thread Crochet Necklace Turquoise Unique Disco
By Shenhav Russo
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
I call this one my Studio 54 necklace. It is funky and young. It has movement. It is hand crochet
Category
2010s Asian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Buddy Lee Handmade Sterling Silver Turquoise Ivory Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beautiful deep turquoise large rough cut round stone is complimented with the creamy ivory accents. Look
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Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Fox Turquoise and Sterling Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded necklace with gradient natural Fox turquoise stones
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Handmade Native American Silver Puffy Hollow Bead and Turquoise Chunk Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage handmade puffy hollow silver bead and turquoise chunk necklace.
Weighs 260.7g, 167.6dwt
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bear Claw shadowbox Squash Necklace. 9 Inset Turquoise stones set in bear claws. Necklace Measures
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace
Circa: 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double strand at the bottom on this statement Necklace. Large Turquoise discs graduating in size
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Necklace Hand Crafted Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Large spiny oyster topped with turquoise. The back of the shell is stunning as well
Category
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling silver Sea Foam Turquoise Necklace Pendent Old Pawn Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Natural Sea Foam Turquoise that is set in ornate Sterling Silver setting. Feathered Motif
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect turquoise in pellet shaped, are set in crossing scrolls and joined by scrolls of .70 cts
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
A.Jeschel Lapis and Turquoise dramatic tribal necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Dramatic tribal necklace full of interesting components make a show-stopping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
AJD 20 Inch Graduated Green Turquoise matrix necklace Perfect Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch graduated green chinese turquoise necklace. This elegant necklace graduates in size 8-22mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
Turquoise Double Strand Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely exquisite large chunky natural Turquoise Double Strand Necklace with a
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1 in L 26 in
Vintage Natural Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Freeform Rough Cut Bead
Located in Torrance, CA
play of color from green to purple, turquoise, orange and yellow.
The necklace measures 17 inches and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benny Chapo Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Benny Chapo
Material: sterling silver
Weight: 102.90 grams
Dimensions: necklace measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ladies Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoises Tumbled Beads Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
. Might shows minor signs of wear.
Bead Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with:
Twenty-six (26) natural, rough
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Oval Cabochon Necklace with Black Enamel in 18K Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Andrew Glassford's Museum Series Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
aquamarine,old cut diamonds and emeralds
Master craftsmen from a rough piece of turquoise have managed to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 2.04 in L 2.82 in
Sterling Silver Turquoise & Coral Native American Belt Buckle Begay
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wilson & Carolyn Begay Sterling silver Turquoise & Coral inlaid belt buckle. Depicting a cactus
Category
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Shadowbox Feather Necklace Arnold Maloney
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is sterling silver and is the creation of Navajo artist Arnold
Category
Vintage 1980s American Native American Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Chain Necklace Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
gold and set with a rough cut ruby. about 0.02 ct. turquoise cabochons and a plate of onyx. Length of
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Susan Crow Studio Yellow Gold and Untreated Turquoise Wave Pendant
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
This Turquoise and 18kt yellow gold pendant is like a piece of blue sky wrapped up in a yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 18 in W 1 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 18 in
18K Gold Lapis Lazuli Butterfly Carving Turquoise Moonstone Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 Karat gold lapis lazuli butterfly carving turquoise moonstone diamond pendant brooch.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.87 in D 0.24 in L 1.34 in
Bakersfield 14k, Silver, Western, Kingman, Blue Turquoise, Cowboy Aesthetic
By Sherman Jewelry
Located in Greeneville, TN
, blue Kingman Turquoise stone from the mountains of Arizona. The turquoise stone has a gold bezel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
center diamond is cracked). Set around the center include the following gemstones: turquoise, coral
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...
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Hand Carved 31.81 Carat Natural Arizona Turquoise Octopus Carving Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hand-carved 31.81 carat natural arizona turquoise octopus carving pendant brooch.
This octopus carving on natural Arizona Turquoise is hand-carved with extreme detail by our expert ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.11 in D 0.6 in L 1.34 in
Modernist Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Collar Necklace by Alicia De La Paz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This stunning necklace has a modernist design in the center with a pear shaped rainbow obsidian in the center. It is hinged on both sides and closes with a push in clasp at the back...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist More Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.82 in W 4.5 in D 0.4 in L 6.5 in
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise cuff bracelet. Two rows of turquoise nuggets interspersed with sterling beads in shadow box design detailed with hand stamped palmettos. Maker's mark "Ramone...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Etruscan Revival Multi Stone 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An attractive Etruscan Revival 14 karat gold cannetille charm pendant. This pendant is decorated with cannetille and set with various colored cabochon cut gemstones. Smaller stones a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
New Roberto Cavalli Embellished Gold Leather Shoes Sandals It.38.5 - US 8.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Embellished Gold Leather Shoes Sandals
Italian size 38.5 - US 8.5
Gold seashells, seahorses and stars; Red coral; White pearls; Red, white and turquoise colored b...
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2010s Italian Heels
Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches (48 cm). The size of the rondelle beads is 16.5 mm.
The color of the beads is a soft shade of light green, light blue, pale peachy pink, and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mexican 925 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Enhance your jewelry collection with the exquisite beauty of this Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace, handcrafted in Mexico and adorned with genuine turquoise gemstones. This...
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Heavy, Large Figaro Link Bracelet from Taxco
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver (.925) Heavy, Large Figaro Link Bracelet From Taxco, Marked Mexico .925, ID-17. With double locking clasp.
Trent Antiques has been a respected name in...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 0.63 in L 8.5 in
Small Russian Inlaid Gold Easter Egg Pendant, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, this rare Russian miniature egg of unusual tree-color design is inlaid with white agate, red purpurine and opaque green glass and divided by gold bands, attache...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Seven 7 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful necklace by GROSSE, signed at the back.
It is around 60 years old. This is a very stylish and rare pi...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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L 21.66 in
AJD Modern Dramatic Real Ocean Cultured Pearls & Black Onyx Cocktail Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful flippy floppy white glistening natural cultured White Pearls (largest approximately 26 mm x 22 mm) set with beautiful rondels of natural black Onyx in this 17 inch long nec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
A turquoise and frosted bead, clear crystal and paste sautoir necklace, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This beautiful beaded necklace, highly characteristic of the 1920s, has a bright and dramatic colour combination of turquoise and black, interspersed with frosted and clear glass bea...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
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W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 27 in
Bohemian Green Glass Dangle Choker Bib Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage Bohemian necklace featuring faceted green glass and brass or gold plated metalwork.
Size: The necklace measures 16" long. Drops 3-7/8" long in the center.
Weight: 60.8
Mark...
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beaded Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a mid-century gem! This Yves Saint Laurent gown has details upon details. The most remarkable being the intricate beaded creating a pattern around the round neckline and the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Maxi Dress
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Gold Polki Necklace With Turquoise And Ruby - Vintage Intention
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Strung on a hand woven necklace of golden silk thread with artistic knots, this Turquoise stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Natural American Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Bead Necklace
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Each bead of turquoise from the Number 8 turquoise mine in Nevada is hand carved from natural rough
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Antique Continental 8 Carat Gold Necklace with Turquoise Spacers
Located in Dordogne, FR
An antique continental 8 carat gold and turquoise necklace.
Stamped 333 to the clasp
333 gold is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Candelaria Turquoise Cloud Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Moonstone
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Candelaria Turquoise Mine located in southwest Nevada produced some of the most sought after
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matr...
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W 0.75 in D 0.32 in L 1.75 in
Vintage French Chanel Silk Fabric with Jewels Pillow and Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
cluster of richly coloured gems in sapphire, emerald, turquoise and amethysts in amongst medallions and
Category
20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
Vintage Turquoise Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique vintage long chain necklace. The chain is of a curved loop belcher style and
Category
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Turquoise Gold Choker
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
is crafted from sterling silver plated in gold and finished with two rows of rough-cut Turquoise. Box
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Sterling Silver
Pomellato Rose Gold Turquoise & Rock Crystal Cross Pendant Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
are expertly rough cut to enhance their natural sparkle, making the pendant shimmer with every
Category
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Freeform Rough Cut Bead
Located in Torrance, CA
play of color from green to purple, turquoise, orange and yellow.
The necklace measures 17 inches and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and Copper Turquoise and Coral Leather Bolo
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped STERLING) bolo set with one 10.5x8mm turquoise nugget and one 8.7x6mm
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Vintage 1980s Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Copper
Kenneth Jay Lane 1970 / 1980s Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
scarab pendant necklace. Due to the popularity of the contents and artifacts of the King Tutankhamon
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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.38 in D 0.78 in L 24 in
Vintage Fabrice Paris Architectural Statement Necklace
By Fabrice Paris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic, sleek and contemporary vintage statement necklace comprised of brown snake-skin accented by a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
1970s Castlecliff Gold & Glass Cabochon Heart Pendant Necklace
By Castlecliff
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural large heart pendant necklace by American fashion jewelry company Castlecliff. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Red Coral and Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Double strand splendid crude red Coral and uneven rough polished Turquoise with gold tone accents
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Mexican fire Opal and Turquoise Sterling Silver cross necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
quetzalitzlipyollitli, the rough translation of which is “the stone of the bird of paradise”.
The necklace suspends the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
H. Fred Skaggs Arizona Modern Sterling Silver Sea Foam Turquoise Necklace
By H. Fred Skaggs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver and sea foam turquoise pendant necklace created by H. Fred Skaggs of Scottsdale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Clam Shell Turquoise Coral earrings Jacla Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. sterling
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise
Vintage French Chanel Silk Fabric with Jewels Pillow and Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
cluster of richly colored gems in sapphire, emerald, turquoise and amethysts in amongst medallions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
View from the Sky (Turquoise Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
silver.
Stones: King’s Manassa Turquoise
Size of piece: 45mm x 82mm
The stone is large and is 53mm x
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Rough Turquoise Bead Long Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Turquoise bead long necklace, composed of graduated rough turquoise beads, strung on a silk cord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Antique Art Nouveau Turquoise Matrix Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Art Nouveau period necklace set with two baroque pearls and five turquoise matrix stones
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, 9k Gold
Mary Mc Fadden Runway Necklace
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Japanese, and Korean cultures."
This necklace is made of Turquoise and Pre-ban "Bone". It
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American Multi-Strand Necklaces
A superb cross by Chanel
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in London, GB
An astonishing cross in 18kt gold set with rough turquoise and a tourmaline, embellished with four
Category
Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Arizona Sleeping Beauty Three Strand Necklace, Natural Turquoise Nuggets
Located in New York, NY
and it wasn’t until relatively recently that the first turquoise stones were discovered. Even in rough
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Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
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Rough Turquoise Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rough turquoise necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our selection of items includes 17 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of rough turquoise necklaces to choose from, but Native American and Art Nouveau rough turquoise necklaces are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by H. Fred Skaggs are consistently popular. A selection of rough cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of rough turquoise necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Rough Turquoise Necklaces?
On average, rough turquoise necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $1,694, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $2,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. 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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