18K White Gold Persian Turquoise & Diamond Jewelry Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Persian turquoise and diamond jewelry set in 18k white gold.
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
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18K White Gold Persian Turquoise & Diamond Jewelry Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Persian turquoise and diamond jewelry set in 18k white gold.
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$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Ippolita Lollipop 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
This Ippolita turquoise pendant perfectly embodies the trend: the warm 18K yellow gold pairs beautifully with turquoise’s cool blue-green tones, creating a fresh, modern contrast tha...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate and elegant Victorian ring from 1890–1900, centered with a vibrant turquoise cabochon surrounded by a finely proportioned halo of antique diamonds, all set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Italian Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Whether worn as a statement for evening occasions or as a distinctive addition to an elevated daytime wardrobe, they offer timeless versatility and enduring style. Origin: Italy Meta...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Turquoise Lapis Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
❋ Diamond Shape : Round Cut ❋ Diamond Color & Quality : HI - Slightly Included ❋ Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Gold Me & Ro Vintage Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage Me & Ro necklace features a large turquoise bead as its focal point, held on an 18k gold chain.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Turquoise & Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in an oval, cabochon shape in a flower motif with a center brilliant cut diamond set in 18K gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: “T1365” "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 8.57 grams Diamond: 1.86 carats Turquoise: 4.47 carats
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Cabochon and 18k Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this turquoise and 18k yellow gold collar necklace, designed as a substantial hand-hammered gold composition set with natural turquoise cabochons.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turquoise Bead Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Spacers
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The rich, robin's-egg blue hue of the turquoise provides a striking contrast against the delicate, intricate 18k yellow gold spacer beads that punctuate the strand, adding a touch of...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Magnificent Long Drop Earrings and 18k gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very Special Tourquoise green color long earring 7 cm gold 18k gr 23 All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Details: 18K Gold Diamonds 1.53 cts Turquoise 2.80 grams Total Weight 9.90 grams FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE = GL
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Turquoise and Diamond Floral Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant vintage bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a refined composition of vivid turquoise cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a repeating floral mo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a 10 carat turquoise cabochon framed by diamonds totaling 0.50 carats total weight.
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Italian 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pair Of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian 18K yellow gold and Turquoise Pair of Earrings.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your collection with this sophisticated pendant necklace by the renowned designer Ippolita. Expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece features a striking circular penda...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Turquoise Cabochon Bib Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Estate Bib Necklace features Natural Round Turquoise Cabochons bezel set in chain link pattern with larger Oval Turquoise ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Turquoise 2.03ct & Diamond 0.32ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a TURQUOISE ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings/14k/18k Gold
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k White gold With 14k White Gold Posts Weight: 15.6 grams Gemstone: Diamond 2 cttw Sapphire 6.6 mm x 3.3 mm Turquoise 17 mm x 12.3 mm Breathtaking Turquoise, Sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace with turquoise beads and 18k gold 92.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold clasp with turquoise beads necklace with gold spacers - 40 cm Detailed description The necklace consists of 6 rows of turquoise beads, each with gold spacers.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Articulated Turquoise Fringe Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Origin: Italy Period: Late 20th Century, circa 1970s–1980s Metal: 18K yellow gold Hallmark: 750 Gemstones: 55 turquoise cabochons Estimated Turquoise Weight: Approximately 2...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Turquoise Cts 0.29 Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This expertly crafted piece features a breathtaking 0.29 ct turquoise, suspended in a swirl of yellow gold and framed by 29 round diamonds (0.11 ct) on 2.17 grams of 18k white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18K White Gold Turquoise & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Step into timeless elegance with this striking vintage-inspired statement ring, meticulously crafted in 18K white gold. At its center lies a captivating oval turquoise cabochon (...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant W/ Turquoise & Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
The piece is unmarked but acid tests to be 18K gold.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Ring - Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Ring features a cushion shaped turquoise at the center, set in an openwork design with white diamond accents.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Turquoise and Amethyst Choker Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold choker necklace, weighing 63.73 grams and measuring 15 inches in length with a box closure.
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The turquoise is set in 18k yellow gold prongs that provide an elegant contrast to the 18k white gold sparkling double halo.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger, 18K Gold Periodot Turquoise Ruby Dophin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany Circa 1960 Metal: 18K gold Measurements: : 5.8*4.4cm Weight: 25.0g Stamps: “Tiffany & Co.”
Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Ring Size: 9 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.8 grams Diamond Details: Round Brilliant, .50ct total weight, G Col...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of turquoise and diamond drop earrings, crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with vivid cabochon turquoise within flowing diamond-set surrounds. The elegant articul...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Turquoise Ring Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful turquoise ring with diamonds, crafted from 18k white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Turquoise & Diamond Earrings, 1.42 ct.
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Yellow Gold (stamped) You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Turquoise Ball Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise ball charm pendant. The charm is marvelous and beautifully crafted with turquoise cabochon stones around the body. The gold of the ball i...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SALAVATTI 18K Gold Turquoise Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold cocktail ring by Salavetti, crafted in 18K blackened gold. The design features a large oval turquoise cabochon set above carved mother-of-pearl petals.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Diamond 18k White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and set with turquoise stones and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Circle Pendant Necklace 23 Inches
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
dd a touch of effortless sophistication to your jewelry collection with this stunning 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Circle Pendant Necklace.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow & White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch features 5 Stalks of Wheat made of Round Cabochon Turquoise clusters and sprinkled ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Turquoise Vintage Men's Cufflinks - 18k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Greenish Blue Measurements Tall: 15/32" (...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- 30 Round Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 2 MM, 8 Marquise Shaped Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4 x 2 MM.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Turquoise & Diamond Earrings, 0.48 ct.
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Yellow Gold (stamped) You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$43,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chaumet Hortensia Turquoise Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring from the prestigious Chaumet Hortensia collection features a stunning floral-inspired design crafted in 18k pink gold. The piece showcases vibrant turquo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise & 5.20 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds frame the pendants and highlight the bead spacers, adding exceptional sparkle that contrasts elegantly with the rich blue tones of the turquoise. Crafted in solid 18K wh...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise & Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 1.05Ctw 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning open style bangle bracelet is well crafted in 18k white gold. Adorned with two blue turquoise stones studded on both ends with pave set round natural diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,372Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearls Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold Pearls and Turquoises dome cocktail ring.
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Emerald Diamond Necklace, 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Created in 2026, the necklace reflects the gemstone expertise and jewelry-making heritage of Jaipur, India—a city globally renowned for its colored gemstones and fine jewelry craftsm...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Emerald Gold Crescent Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
1980' Massive David Webb 18K gold turquoise emerald necklace, with 3 oval and 9 pear shape cabochon turquoises and 3 oval shape cabochon emeralds signed David Webb and numbered, with...
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,636Sale Price|20% Off
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Clasp
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Accented with 18k solid gold spacers, this piece highlights the natural beauty of one of the world's most sought-after turquoise deposits.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The sleek and elegant style complements the attire beautifully, whether it's the bride wearing it herself, or as a gift to her bridesmaids to wear on the D’day. Turquoise and Diamond...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Leaf Motif Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Experience the refined elegance of 1960s design with this remarkable vintage brooch, a true celebration of artistry and sophistication. Rendered in rich 18K yellow gold, the brooch t...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k gold Georgian heart vinaigrette locket with turquoise
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k tri-color gold Georgian heart shaped vinaigrette pendant with one locket compartment with flowers and one vinaigrette compartment with an open worked grille, decorated with ca...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Torquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold Total Weight 19,61 gr Diamonds 3,39 ct Turquoise 36,34 ct Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that sear...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,147Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This refined 18-karat white gold bracelet is a tribute to simplicity and natural beauty, perfect for those who appreciate timeless and elegant style. The centerpiece of this jewelry ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold, 3.90ct, Made in India
Located in jaipur, IN
Product Description TURQUOISE: 3.90CTS DIAMOND: 2.35CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 16.02 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 17.27 GRAMS Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE:
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$6,679Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Uzbekistan Turquoise, antiques Chinese carved jade, diamonds, white gold 18k gr.25,90.
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Turquoise and Moonstone Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise charm pendant. The charm is nicely crafted and set with four turquoise stones around the upper body. At the bottom the charm is set with ...
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise and Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace features a captivating turquoise cabochon, encircled by a halo of sparkling crystals. The pendant is suspended from a delicate gold chain, enhancing its elega...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Leopard Head Turquoise Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gucci
Located in 台東区, JP
Crafted in 18K yellow gold and marked “Au 750.” A distinctive collector’s piece that captures Gucci’s celebrated fascination with animal motifs and maximalist jewelry design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,712Sale Price|20% Off
Chic Cognac Turquoise Earrings White 18K Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K White Gold Earrings Diamond 24-0,26 ct Diamond 104-0,43 ct Diamond 362-4,55 ct Turquoise 2-17,39 ct Weight 21,67 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cushion Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Carefully selected for its opaque beauty, the carved cabochon of the gem is set by a pattern of 18k yellow gold loops and prongs. The gold also further accentuates the distinct shade...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
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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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