Vintage Natural Marquise Sleeping Beauty Ring Turquoise With Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Marquise Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring Set with Diamonds, Platinum 15 Gm Approximately 8 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and 8 Ct of Diamonds Round and Baguettes...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Fairytale Twig Ring, Rose Bramble and Thorns Ring, Sleeping Beauty Ring
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
My client was writing her thesis on feminism in fairy tales and we talked around the idea of a rose forest entangling the ring, thinking about Sleeping Beauty and things being hidden...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cushion Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise displays its vibrant cool toned hue in this ring. Carefully selected for its opaque beauty, the carved cabochon of the gem is set by a pattern of 18k yellow gold loops and ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Style Art Deco Inspired Entirely Hand Fabricated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring Created in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,232Sale Price|20% Off
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise And Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
5.03ctw Sleeping Beauty Turquoise And 1.49ctw Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 6.9 Grams
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum. This ring features a beautiful 12 x 10 oval shaped Sleeping Beauty Turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Platinum Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum. This ring features a beautiful 10 x 8 oval shaped Sleeping Beauty Turquoise ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 4mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features lustrous 4mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring – 3mm Beads
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold elastic ring features finely polished 3mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 18k Gold with Natural Black Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement ring features an exquisite, 11.09 carat gem from the renowned Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine!
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The blue green opacity of turquoise is the culmination of this ring. Its special cut is an elongated cylinder with a curved top and bottom. 18k yellow gold triangular shaped prongs s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Eze Jewelry 18K Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Natural, unenhanced Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring set in luxurious 18K gold with diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
30.12 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and OEC Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Disney Sleeping Beauty Sterling Tourmaline Fairy Godmother Flora Ring #20604
By Walt Disney
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Disney Sleeping Beauty Sterling Tourmaline Fairy Godmother Flora Ring This whimsical Aurora Flora ring by Disney features a fairy godmother with a pink tourmaline gemstone set in c...
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Inspired Handmade Halo Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold. This ring features a beautiful 12 x 10 oval shaped Sleeping Beauty Turq...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Sleeping Beauty Art Nouveau style wedding ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Turquoise gemstone origin - USA gem size is 0.12 x 0.16 x 0.24 in / 3 x 4 x 6 mm turquoise weight - 0.44 carat ring size - 7 US ring weight - 2.19 grams
Turquoise, Silver
Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large oval 17 x 25 mm flawless cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in this wonderful "heart and jawan" artisanally crafted ring design.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Ring Rose Gold with Big Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Ring rose gold with big Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 13 x 22 mm oval cabochon of bright Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in handmade "4 point with multi-spiral" 18k gold setting with additional spiral ornamentation...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handcrafted ring is one-of-a-kind and features a gem-quality turquoise cabochon from the "Sleeping Beauty Mine."
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k...
Handmade 9.91ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade ring features a gorgeous 9.91 carat Sleeping Beauty cabochon cut turquoise set in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 10X12mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold, featuring a breathtaking 10X12 mm Sleeping Beauty turquoise at its center.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a breathtaking 12 mm Sleeping Beauty turquoise at its center.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Cushion Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Helix Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The captivating blue-green turquoise is enlivened by 18k yellow gold for this helix ring. A round cabochon dome of turquoise is set with four loops of gold securing the gem. Undernea...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise and Diamond Florentine Style Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wide band ring was handcrafted in Italy in the Florentine style and features a beautiful "Robin's Egg" blue color turquoise from the "Sleeping Beauty Mine."
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Ring Gold Sleeping Beauty St Valentine's Gift Mens Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Turquoise 14k yellow gold ring turquoise origin - Kazakhstan gemstone measurements - 0.12 х 0.63 х 0.71 in / 3 х 16 х 18 mm weight of the stone - 6.40 carats weight of the ring - 5....
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5.51 carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring size 8.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sleeping beauty turquoise is a medium blue with some dark veining.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold/Oxidized Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 16 x 21 mm semi triangular cabochon of sleeping beauty turquoise is set within and 18K bezel surrounded by a "line texture" 18K double bezel, all above a wide deeply text...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage6.56Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold and serene, this exquisite ring is a celebration of modern elegance and natural beauty. Crafted in 18K yellow gold weighing 3.62 grams, the design centers around a smooth and vi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Eternity Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Size- 4-12 10 Plus Round Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, 5 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 0.40 Carats. Art Deco I...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant design that is completely hand crafted featuring a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.90 Carat Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Band Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a beautiful Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise cabochon that weighs 2.90 carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An elegant Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
This ring features three very rare Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones, cut in fancy shapes, with a total weight of 1.36 carats.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a bold and vibrant statement with this exquisite 14-karat yellow gold ring, featuring a stunning arrangement of turquoise gemstones and diamonds. The centerpiece of this luxuri...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.70 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive cocktail ring features a beautiful 5.70 carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon set with brilliant natural diamonds in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 3.41 Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether as a statement piece or a treasured gift, this ring offers an unparalleled combination of beauty, luxury, and refinement. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3.41...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 11mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K White Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 14 Karat White Solid Gold Ring features a beautiful 11mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, prized for its rich blue color and smooth, lustrous surface.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
55.85Ct Huge Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our magnificent 55.85Ct Huge Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold.
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 6.41Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K White Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 14 Karat White Solid Gold Ring features a beautiful 6.41-carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, prized for its rich blue color and smooth, lustrous surface.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.8cts Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold, 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"Part fairytale, part fashion statement—this ring is your daily dose of turquoise magic." Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Treatment: Impregn...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Art Deco Yellow Gold 1930s Filigree Ring Arizona Sleeping beauty Turquoise
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Art Deco Yellow Gold 1930s Filigree Ring Arizona Sleeping beauty Turquoise Size 5.5 ring weight 4.6 Gram 17.5 mm long 12.1 mm wide 5.2 mm deep natural Approximately 9 carat natu...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style 2.32Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring evokes the beauty of a clear sky with its stunning array of turquoise set in a sunburst pattern, centered around a substantial 2.32-carat turquoise cabochon. The ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This eye-catching ring is a bold statement piece, beautifully crafted in a size US 6.5 with the option available for resizing to ensure a perfect fit. It boasts a vibrant 2.36 carat ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite floral-inspired ring is a celebration of color and elegance, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. At its center, the ring features two turquoise stones totaling 1.87 car...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8x10mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking 14k yellow gold ring is a celebration of vibrant color and timeless elegance. The centerpiece features a bold 8x10mm turquoise cabochon, surrounded by an array of addit...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All turquoise use in production are from the prominent Sleeping Beauty Mine. Famous for it solid, light blue color with no matrix.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.13 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquiose and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 2.13 carat oval turquoise cabochon from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine!
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Platinum Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Order Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Size- 4-12 10 Plus Round Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, 5 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 0.40 Carats. Art Deco...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 6.9 Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18K White Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18 karat solid white gold, featuring a stunning 6.9-carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise at its center.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 12MM Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This sophisticated 14K yellow gold ring is a true statement piece, featuring a stunning 12MM turquoise gemstone as its centerpiece. The vibrant turquoise cabochon is elegantly surro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond "Welbeck" Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The creamy, perfect little triangle of blue is turquoise from the now-closed Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona. Eytan bought a large chunk of this gorgeous, matrix-free turquoi...
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow gold 4.0 mm Round-cut Turquoise (1 pcs) 0.24 carat and round-cut white diamond (7 pcs) 0.06 carat. This R...
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. 26 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Large oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Marina J.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Elastic Ring Set – 2mm Beads Set of 2
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate set of two 18K yellow gold elastic rings features ultra-fine 2mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is a captivating blend of elegance and modern design, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The centerpiece features a magnificent 4.23 carat oval turquoise cabochon, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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