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1980s Silver and Turquoise Inlay Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet
1980s Silver and Turquoise Inlay Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet

1980s Silver and Turquoise Inlay Sun Motif Cuff Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This 1970 silver cuff bracelet is begging to be added to your collection! Beautiful silver cuff

Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Studded Navajo cuff bracelet with coral and turquoise. Two turquoise stones with one coral nugget

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo open rod turquoise and coral cuff bracelet. Old Pawn. Featuring a piece of branched coral

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo ornate asymmetrical cuff bracelet. With red coral branches and Kingman turquoise nuggets

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet with Red Mountain turquoise and coral stones. Set in shadow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet with Kingman turquoise and coral by an award-winning Navajo

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Red Mountain turquoise and coral bracelet set in sterling silver with twisted rope border

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Native American Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Native American Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Native American Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Native American turquoise and coral chip inlaid cuff bracelet created by Navajo artist Kenny Jack

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Native Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Native Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Early Native sterling silver and Royston turquoise cuff bracelet. With five high-quality grade A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Zuni Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Zuni Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise petit point cuff bracelet. Natural untreated

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

American West Sterling Silver Turquoise Pear Cluster Cuff Bracelet, Small
American West Sterling Silver Turquoise Pear Cluster Cuff Bracelet, Small

American West Sterling Silver Turquoise Pear Cluster Cuff Bracelet, Small

Located in New York, NY

• Cuff bracelet with center pear-cut 8x12 mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochon in serrated bezel

Category

2010s Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Modern Flower Cuff Bracelet #18605
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Modern Flower Cuff Bracelet #18605

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Modern Flower Cuff Bracelet #18605

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver and turquoise modern flower design cuff bracelet by Native American artisan, signed

Category

20th Century Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Inlay Cuff by Jeanne & Felix Tsinijinnie
Sterling Silver and Turquoise Inlay Cuff by Jeanne & Felix Tsinijinnie

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Inlay Cuff by Jeanne & Felix Tsinijinnie

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Sterling silver cuff with green turquoise channel inlay. Each piece of turquoise is custom cut to

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cut-Out Cuff Bracelet #20839
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cut-Out Cuff Bracelet #20839

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cut-Out Cuff Bracelet #20839

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver and turquoise cut-out cuff bracelet, signed by a Native American artisan. This

Category

20th Century Native American Cuff Bracelets

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

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Featuring five Red Mountain turquoise stones in

Category

20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020
Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020

Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020

Located in New York, NY

Ebony, Vermillion wood, Lone Mountain turquoise, lapis lazuli, yellow gold and sterling silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 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 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 cuff bracelet. Large Blue Gem turquoise stone framed by intricate

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

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 cuff bracelet. With round shadowbox in center holding six

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

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 cuff bracelet. Large bracelet with two stones set in shadowbox and

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

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

Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Open design on sterling with single

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff c.1940s Hand engraved and hand

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet Cuff

Located in New York, NY

Navajo cuff! The patina of the silver is oxidized, we do not clean vintage and antique silver pieces as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Three-Stone Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise cuff bracelet. Three natural, untreated stones in

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Native Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Native Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Fox turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Having large natural turquoise slab surrounded by

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cuff with Coral, Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Sterling Silver Cuff with Coral, Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Sterling Silver Cuff with Coral, Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Heavy gauge sterling silver cuff with a row of coral and turquoise stones and jet and mother of

Category

Late 20th Century Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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 Turquoise and Sand Cast Silver Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Sand Cast Silver Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Sand Cast Silver Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and sand cast sterling silver bracelet. Featuring three Kingman turquoise stones set in

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Crosses and Raindrops Sterling Silver Cuff with Turquoise by Ronnie Willie
Crosses and Raindrops Sterling Silver Cuff with Turquoise by Ronnie Willie

Crosses and Raindrops Sterling Silver Cuff with Turquoise by Ronnie Willie

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

design with sterling silver crosses resting within the beads (raindrops). The artist has incorporated 10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet 6.25" Eunice Claw Sterling
Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet 6.25" Eunice Claw Sterling

Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet 6.25" Eunice Claw Sterling

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 2 turquoise and 3 coral gemstones. It

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Blue diamond turquoise and coral bracelet on sturdy sterling silver cuff. Each stone framed by

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santa Domingo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Santa Domingo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Santa Domingo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Santa Domingo sterling silver and Spiderweb turquoise petit point cluster cuff

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Bracelet with Filigree Domes and Turquoise Stones
Vintage Silver Bracelet with Filigree Domes and Turquoise Stones

Vintage Silver Bracelet with Filigree Domes and Turquoise Stones

Located in Rotterdam, NL

striking contrast against the silver. Alternating between the turquoise stones are four ornate filigree

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise and Coral Bracelet Cuff c.1970s Hand

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American
Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American

Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Massive Native American Zuni Needlepoint Silver and Turquoise Oversize Cuff/ Bracelet Turquoise has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and coral bracelet on sterling silver cuff. With two coral and one Kingman turquosie

Category

20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and turquoise bracelet by Navajo Silversmith Glen

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and coral sterling silver cuff bracelet. With center shadowbox design having Cripple

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise and coral sterling silver bracelet. Featuring two coral and three Kingman turquosie

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo cuff bracelet with two turquoise stones and coral center. The turquoise is from the Morenci

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet
Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet

Navajo Coral and Turquoise Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo coral and turquoise bracelet. Signed R.W.J/T.H.M. Double bar bracelet with crystal opening

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set
Navajo Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set

Navajo Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo cuff bracelet and ring set. Three-stone setting on both, with mother-of-pearl, coral branch

Category

20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

$1,500

H 3 in W 5 in L 5 in

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Large Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

"; width 2 1/2"; weight 1 5/8 oz Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bracelets, Navajo Family Owned & Operated

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by Dan Oliver (Navajo)
Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by Dan Oliver (Navajo)

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by Dan Oliver (Navajo)

By Dan Oliver (silversmith)

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This striking heavy gauge sterling silver cuff showcases an impressive arrangement of 26 turquoise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Heavy Navajo turquoise and spiny oyster bracelet. Large center Carlin turquoise stone, featuring

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sleeping Beauty and Coral Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Sleeping Beauty and Coral Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Sleeping Beauty and Coral Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise and coral cuff bracelet. Set in sterling silver with two

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

a silver leaf. Coiled wire and silver beads are employed throughout. The turquoise is from the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo large turquoise slab bracelet. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

" Wt: 3 1/4 oz Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bracelets, Navajo Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bracelets, Navajo

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling racelet. Beautiful large stone surrounded by twisted rop

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

King's Manassa Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
King's Manassa Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

King's Manassa Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kings Manassa turquoise and sterling bracelet. Stunning large stone set in shadow box design with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Silver And Turquoise Cuff For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact silver and turquoise cuff you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 111 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a silver and turquoise cuff may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic silver and turquoise cuff over the years, but those made by Jill Garber, Navajo and Azza Fahmy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any silver and turquoise cuff from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 87 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a silver and turquoise cuff, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Silver And Turquoise Cuff?

Prices for a silver and turquoise cuff can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $185 and can go as high as $15,350, while this accessory, on average, fetches $950.

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.

Finding the Right Cuff-bracelets for You

There is no shortage of iconic bracelet designs out there: Cartier’s Love bracelet, the widely admired Panthère, the Croisillon bracelet crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., to name a few. And while you don’t necessarily need one of history’s most coveted versions of this accessory, you’re likely going to want at least a reliable collection of vintage cuff bracelets in your jewelry box.

Cuff bracelets are fashion staples. This stylish go-to — a rigid bracelet, open or outfitted with a clasp that snaps shut, understated and unadorned or enameled and flecked with gemstones — goes back thousands of years.

Cuffs were worn by Greek and Roman soldiers as they headed into battle as well as by the men and women of Ancient Egypt as statement-making jewelry. In ancient China, jade was considered the most precious of stones, and a jade cuff bracelet or bangle was associated with purity and goodness. Jewelers also employed jade, as well as coral and lapis lazuli, during the Art Deco period, finding inspiration in all kinds of influences and frequently working geometric motifs into their Art Deco cuff bracelets.

Today, people love how a bejeweled cuff bracelet elevates a simple jeans-and-T-shirt ensemble or that a minimalist one pairs with formal wear so well. Indeed, it’s a fine finishing touch whether you’re dining with friends in your neighborhood or pairing your silver or gold cuff with an elegant evening dress on the red carpet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage cuff bracelets today.