4.30 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 4.30 carat cabochon sleeping beauty turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace timeless elegance with our marquise-cut Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring, showcasing a substantial 2.08 carat centerpiece.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.98 Carat Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 3.98 carat oval turquoise cabochon from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine!
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.56 Carat Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 3.56 carat oval turquoise cabochon from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine!
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring showcases a 2.86-carat oval Sleeping Beauty turquoise, measuring 11x9mm, prized for its vibrant sky-blue hue and clean appearance.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9x7mm, 1.8cts Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Treatment: Impregnated Weight: 1.8cts Head Size: 9x7mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 5-6 Country of Origin: Arizona ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.68 ct. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise of the quality we used in this beautiful ring is the best that money can buy!
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty and Bisbee Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Ring and Dangle Earrings Set
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous Bisbee Turquoise and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 22k yellow gold jewelry set featuring two-tier dangle earrings and a cocktail ring.
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 18 Kt W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Approximately 4 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and .10 Ct of Diamonds one diamonds on eac...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 14 Kt Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 10 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and .25 Ct of Diamonds two diamonds on ea...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 12 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 12 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 14 Kt Yellow Gold 14 karat gold 10.3 Grams Natural Sleeping beauty Turquoise Please look at all the pictures Ring size ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Ring with Chocolate D
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 47 round cut = .47cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 15 round cut = .15cttw Color: Chocolate Clarity: SI Dimensions: ring ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 4.25 carat turquoise in the center, the turquoise is surrounded by a diamond halo. The combination of turquoise and white enamel offers a art deco design through...
Diamond, Turquoise
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold OV 10x8
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.17 carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold OV 10x8
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.17 carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.42.4cts 10x8mm Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise w Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A statement of serene beauty, this 2.4 carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring captivates with its sky-blue cabochon center.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Bracelet length 8 inches 18kyg lobster lock with sizing rings Sleeping beauty turquoise 15 cts approx Each turquoise chakra size 7mm Each turquoise ha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sleeping Beauty Earring & Ring Set with Diamonds, 18 K White Gold 37Gm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sleeping beauty earring & ring set with diamonds , 18 K White Gold 37Gm Approximately 40 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in the set of earring and ring and 9 Ct of Diamonds...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochon gemstone set in a sterling silver ring size 7 1/2 (sizable).
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Retro Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Known for it's pure color, a 5.76 carat Arizona sleeping beauty turquoise gemstone is proudly set in a braided 14 karat yellow gold crown.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sleeping Beauty turquoise is featured in this archaic style ring.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
10.10ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Art Deco Estate Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An Art Deco turquoise cocktail ring, centered by a dreamy, robin's egg blue natural gemstone. The magnificent gem is presented solo, supported by a 14 karat white gold band. The desi...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Persian Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Lapis Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k yellow gold ring from the 1960s. The ring is centered with lovely cabochon Persian sleeping beauty turquoise.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Ring with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise 0.25 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5 Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, this ring is adorned with a 0.25-carat Sleeping Bea...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Turquoise Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Sleeping Beauty
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Buellton is a vintage, Victorian inspired turquoise engagement ring centered by a dreamy, robin's egg blue natural, "Sleeping Beauty" turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a remarkable piece that radiates serenity and luxury, set in 14-karat yellow gold that gleams with a high polish finish. It features a substantial oval cabochon turquois...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Native American Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Statement Ring c. 1970s A wonderful "Knuckle to Knuckle" Native American statement ring featuring beautiful Sleeping ...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 11.28 carat sleeping beauty turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 12.6 carat sleeping beauty turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presenting our exquisite Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, a true gem of elegance and beauty.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sugarloaf Burmese Moonstone and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Troy, MI
This beautifully crafted unique dome ring is a stunner! Ring centers around a sugarloaf blue moonstone and over 9ct of fine "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise.
Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless baby blue 14 mm cushion of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is held diagonally in a signature "4 point with jawan" ancient-inspired Steven Battelle setting ornamente...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 14.5 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless 16 x 22 mm oval cabochon of bright Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise rests in a classic "small/large" double braid wire handmade setting atop a simple matte finish 18...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Stunning 14K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this exquisite 14K White Gold Ring featuring a large oval Sleeping Beauty turquoise surrounded by sparkling champagne diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
"Capella" Ring with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in Textured Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
It features a triangular cabochon of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise on a bezel platform rising from a gorgeous tapered band in 14K yellow gold.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tank Ring with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes knocked out the topaz and set the entire cavity with a chewy, matrix-free 2.5 carat half-round of genuine Sleeping Beauty turquoise. It's the ultimate facelift, elev...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18K white gold, enhancing its luxurious appeal. The ring features a prominent oval-cut turquoise weighing 8.74 carats, showcasing a vibrant sky-b...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 7.90 carat sleeping beauty turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This turquoise ring features 7.6 carats of sleeping beauty mine turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sleeping Beauty turquoise is featured in this archaic style ring.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring with 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This antique turquoise ring feature 1 piece of cabochon oval shape turquoise from the prominent Sleeping Beauty Mine.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring Diamond Butterfly Estate 14k Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish large sleeping beauty turquoise & diamond butterfly ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 13.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright and flawless 14 x 26 mm marquis shaped cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is held in a medieval-inspired "4-prong with opposing wire spirals and jawan" handm...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cherry Blossom Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Solid Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cherry Blossom Flower Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 12mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 14K White Gold Ring showcases the beauty of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, featuring a 12mm cabochon centerpiece, radiating a rich blue color that evokes the serene essence...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.74ct Cushion Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the vibrant beauty of this 14k yellow gold ring, showcasing a captivating 9.74 carat turquoise cabochon at its heart. The vivid turquoise stone, known for its calming and ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.30 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon Ring, featuring a magnificent 4.30 carat turquoise stone sourced from the world-renowned Sleeping Beauty Mine.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Ring, a true embodiment of elegance and natural beauty.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace timeless elegance with our marquise-cut Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring, showcasing a substantial 2.08 carat centerpiece.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.64 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a pear cut sleeping beauty turquoise (14.9mm x 26.74mm) weight 17.64 carats in a single diamond.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.59 Carat ''Sleeping Beauty'' Turquoise Vivid Red Burma Ruby 'Crown' 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The highly sought after stone has made a tremendous impact on the history of over the years. The ring has 11.59 carat of sleeping beauty Turquoise and 0.22 carat of vivid red Burma r...
White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
12.28 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18k yellow gold handmade ring features an exceptionally fine, 12.28 carat cushion-shaped turquoise cabochon from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona.
Diamond, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Designer JT Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a beautiful Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring crafted out of 14K solid yellow gold by designer JT.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
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...
Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco 11.56Ct Amethyst Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This breathtaking ring showcases a dazzling interplay of vibrant colors and luxurious materials, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold. At the heart of the design lies a captivating 11.56-...
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 11.56Ct Amethyst Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This breathtaking ring showcases a dazzling interplay of vibrant colors and luxurious materials, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold. At the heart of the design lies a captivating 11.56-...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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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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