Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
AJD 20 Inch Graduated Green Turquoise matrix necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
rough, mottled turquoise slices. The beads gracefully graduate in size from 8mm to 22mm, creating a
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 18 Inch Turquoise and Black Matrix Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bold 18-Inch Blue and Green Turquoise Necklace with Black Matrix – A Stunning Statement Piece
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Matrix Turquoise and Poured Glass Marguerite Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Matrix turquoise hand knotted oval beads with hand made poured glass Marguerite floral clasp in jet
Turquoise, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Turquoise Matrix Pendant, Goossens
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Natural Turquoise hand knotted bead necklace with gilt
Turquoise, Bronze
Vintage Turquoise & Coral Bead Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Southwestern charm. Genuine turquoise beads, each with unique matrix patterns, are paired with vibrant coral
Coral, Turquoise
Turquoise Bead Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical necklace features 15 turquoise matrix beads of similar shapes, linked together with
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Turquoise Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
series of round, 10mm, turquoise beads with exotic-looking matrix patterns. The polished gemstones are a
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp and Accents
Located in Milford, DE
of round, 14mm, turquoise beads with exotic-looking matrix patterns. The polished gemstones are a
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
AJD 18 Inch Delightful Delicate Turquoise Polished Nugget Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
An 18‑inch turquoise matrix polished nugget necklace like this deserves a description that truly
Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
AJD 21 Inch Gently Graduated Turquoise Nugget Necklace Thoughtful Gift
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This striking 21-inch necklace features a gently graduated strand of natural turquoise matrix oval
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver Plate
$230Sale Price|20% Off
L 25 in
AJD Unique Highly Polished Australian Yellow Opal Pebble Necklace Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
. What sets this necklace apart is the combination of rich Australian Yellow Opal with vibrant Turquoise
Coral, Opal, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
$8,102Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 18.51 in L 7.09 in
Alina Alamorean Secret Drawers Contemporary Statement Necklace Brass Turquoises
By Alina Alamorean
Located in Paris, IDF
drawers from early XXth century, 2 big polished african turquoises, 2 little turqoises beads and brass
Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Brass, Bronze
Handmade Necklace with Antique Indian Silver Hanuman Amulet Turquoise
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
. The pendant is paired with a curated strand of old Tibetan turquoise beads, celebrated for their
Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Elegant Louis Rousselet Multi Strand Necklace
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
of silver flashed jet and pate de verre faux matrix turquoise beads. Barbaric clasp set with black
Gold Plate, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Natural American Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Bead Necklace
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Old West styling of natural American turquoise beads sprinkled with pale brown to black matrix, and
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nuggets With Blue Onyx and 18k Gold Clasp and Beads
Located in New York, NY
Unbelievably blue color natural Sleeping Beauty nuggets with matrix separated by 18k yellow gold
Onyx, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Nevada Number 8 Turquoise 14mm Round Beaded Necklace with Silver Inlay Clasp
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gorgeous necklace made with very rare Nevada Number 8 mine 14mm round turquoise beads with very low
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Jane Magon Collections Summer Turquoise Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
/Rondelles, and Matrix Turquoise in it. It's surrounded by a mixture of beads of Sterling Silver and measures
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Gaspiete Turquoise Pearl Chrysocolla Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
polished oval natural Chrysocolla 33x25mm bead, 3/4 moon shaped turquoise 30x26mm bead and other assorted
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Mat...
Lotus Queen Necklace with Carved Moonstone, Pearl, White Jade, Aqua, in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Faceted Beads, Carved White Jade, Fresh Water Pearls, Natural Turquoise, Dyed Topaz Rondelles and
Aquamarine, Jade, Moonstone, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, ...
Decadent Jewels Turquoise Blue Opal Sea Bamboo Unakite Larimar Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
2 strands of mixed stones with blue green tones. Green and Blue Turquoise, Blue Opal, Agate, Coral
Agate, Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Sterling Silver
The Butterfly Collector Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Jane Magon Collections "Bound Silver" Necklace with a collage of a Vintage Butterfly Pin in Blue Enamel(stamped Silver Denmark), Blue Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst Gemstones, and Amethyst u...
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Jane Magon’s Rajasthani Desert Bound Silver Statement Necklace
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
, Green Onyx, Green Turquoise Matrix, and a Gold Plated Silver Bead. All on Sterling Silver chains
Agate, Citrine, Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Tu...
Multi Gemstone Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Necklace
Located in New York, NY
feel. Freshwater Cultured Pearls (white, yellow, gray, and brown), Carved Turquoise Cylinders, and
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pea...
Matrix Turquoise Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet Prong set with Polished Matrix Turquoise. Bright blue color with spider
Turquoise, 18k Gold
AJD 18 Inch Turquoise and Black Matrix Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bold 18-Inch Blue and Green Turquoise Necklace with Black Matrix – A Stunning Statement Piece
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Graduated Turquoise Nugget and Amazonite Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant, handmade necklace of Turquoise nugget and Amazonite accented with bronze tone Bali beads
Amazonite, Turquoise Matrix, 24k Gold, Mixed Metal
Matrix Turquoise Bead Necklace with Melted Yellow Gold Nest Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natural matrix turquoise nugget bead necklace featuring 19 beads strung with a 1960's melted 14k
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Necklace Shadow Box Squash Turquoise Matrix Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a wonderful shadowbox squash Necklace. It has a double beads with 5 Sterling Silver shadow
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Graduated Green Turquoise in Matrix Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful necklace of graduated green Turquoise oval beads with Turquoise focal. The oval Turquoise
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
AJD 22 Inch Stunning Green Turquoise Nugget Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handcrafted, lightweight green Turquoise matrix tablet necklace accented with heishe and Bali beads
Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
Gemjunky Graduated Rondelles of Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous Fashion necklace of Chinese composite Rondelles of Turquoise in mottled shades of greens
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
Vintage 4.5mm - 5.5mm Natural Turquoise Bead Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking necklace showcases approximately 89 round Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads, each
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
AJD 22 Inch Graduated Natural Turquoise Rondelle Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
bit of matrix. The Turquoise rondels are separated with fluted silver tone spacers. These Turquoise
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
AJD Distinctive Hubei Turquoise Nugget and Carnelian Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glorious necklace of Hubei Turquoise nuggets complemented with glowing orange Carnelian rondelles
Carnelian, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, 24k Gold
Turquoise Nugget Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made necklace of highly polished Turquoise nuggets in rich shades of blue and green laced
Turquoise Matrix, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD 21 Inch Graduated Turquoise Rondelles with Silver Tone Flutters Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Turquoise in some matrix enhanced with sparkly silver tone flutters between the rondelles. This unique
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
AJD Stunning Hubei Turquoise Necklace with Gold Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant, handcrafted necklace of Hubei natural Turquoise with gold accents. These gorgeous nuggets
Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, Gold
AJD 19 Inch Exotic Graduated Turquoise Rondelles & Colorful Felted Wool Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
rondelles of gorgeous Turquoise matrix. The Turquoise measures 21-33 MM. The felted wool approximately 14
Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Pair of American Turquoise Necklaces
Located in Litchfield, CT
-green with many of the beads exhibiting gorgeous patterns of natural matrix. Quality turquoise in larger
Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Kim Yubeta Turquoise and Coral Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
features crosses set with turquoise, coral and spiny oyster, turquoise beads, carved turquoise beads
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Kim Yubeta Turquoise and Sterling Cross Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Yubeta features sterling crosses, turquoise-set crosses, and carved turquoise beads. Each piece of her
Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Polished Natural Turquoise Hubei Nuggets with Silver Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique, handmade necklace of glorious highly polished natural Hubei Turquoise nuggets with silver
Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Stunning Turquoise and Faceted Quartz Crystal Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade, unique necklace of faceted Quartz Crystal and round new Turquoise. This 23 inch necklace
Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
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W 1.56 in L 23.62 in
Valentin Magro Large Turquoise Nuggets and Lapis Lazuli Cubes Statement Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind necklace features 11 large Turquoise nuggets and lapis lazuli cube links with
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemjunky Unique Green Turquoise and Blue Lapis Lazuli Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous unique necklace of green Turquoise slices and blue Lapis Lazuli nuggets. These highly
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Beaded Turquoise Choker with Sterling Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Dramatic and lovely beaded Tibetan turquoise choker with natural matrix and bordered with sterling
Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Gemjunky Statement Coral and Turquoise Triple Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
highly polished red Coral enhanced with Magnesite Turquoise and smaller red Coral beads. The three
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
Decadent Jewels Interlocking Lapis Lazuli Large Turquoise Nugget Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Interlocking faceted Lapis Lazuli beads 12x12mm with a 42x30mm large natural Turquoise nugget
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Ster...
White Orchid Studio Beautiful Turquoise Turquoise Amethyst Ruby Silver Necklace
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
Sleeping Beauty and Mohave turquoise pair with amethyst and ruby on a princess necklace. Our
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Turquoise Roundel Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Graduated Turquoise roundel necklace. Faceted blue roundels with matrix ranging from 7- 14mm. Hand
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Vermeil
Turquoise Roundel Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Graduated Turquoise roundel necklace. Faceted blue roundels with matrix ranging from 7- 14mm. Hand
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Vermeil
Lapis Malachite Turquoise Jasper Azurite Long Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
matrix turquoise with a dash of azurite. Vermeil bolt clasp to finish hand knotted on navy thread. Total
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Vermeil
Decadent Jewels Turquoise Heshi Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Vibrant Natural stabilised Turquoise graduating from 7.6mm-18.8mm hand knotted on dark brown thread
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Decadent Jewels Coral and Turquoise Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Coral nuggets with a natural turquoise Pendant. Coral nuggets approx 8mm with a 40x30mm turquoise
Coral, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Decadent Jewels Turquoise Lemon Jade Onyx Agate Coral Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
30x30mm diamond and 40x20mm Lemon Jade with a central 37x28mm Turquoise nugget, 14mm Carved Turquoise
Agate, Jade, Onyx, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Leaf Pendant Necklace Smokey Quartz Agate Jasper Silver
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Striking mix of Turquoise, cream and browns in this fun necklace made form Turquoise Magnesite
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise Matrix, Silver Plate, Copper
Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Pearl and Carved Turquoise Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Water Pearls and Carved Turquoise Magnasite beads, Rhodium plate CZ rondels frame the carved Turquoise
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise...
Sea Bamboo Coral Agate Turquoise Ivory Jasper Serpentine Onyx Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
turquoise magnesite nugget 30mm, 30x25mm oval Serpentine bead, Orange and Red Sea Bamboo beads, Cream Banded
Agate, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate, Vermei...
Multicolored Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
This long 48 inches in length necklace can be wrapped around the neck multiple times. It has a small Sterling Silver clasp and has an array of Gemstones. Its inspiration was from the...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Crystal, Multi...
Decadent Jewels Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Drop Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Natural Sleeping Beauty nugget 10mm with a hand made beaded bead of Lapis Lazuli mirco faceted
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, ...
Siberian Jade & Akoya Pearl Necklace, Gold-Plated Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
We’re delighted to present this elegant necklace handcrafted from genuine Siberian jade—a stone revered in Russian culture not just for its beauty, but as a symbol of protection and ...
Jade, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
AJD Huge Natural Coral and Natural Turquoise 18 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These intensely blue large Turquoise gemstones are set happily with these three highly polished natural dramatic artistic pieces of red Coral - enhanced with rondels of natural Black...
Coral, Turquoise
Fine Untreated Apple-Green Chrysoprase Beaded Necklace 18"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 13 - 14 mm. The color of this stone is apple-green. Authentic, natural color. ...
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
Hermes Hac 40 Porosus Crocodile Graphite, Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES HAC 40 travel bag Condition: very good condition Country of manufacture: France Model : Haut à courroies Size: 40 Gender: unisex Material: matt Porosus crocodile leather Colo...
$560Sale Price|56% Off
AJD Beautiful Polished Chunky Dramatic Real Turquoise & Red Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating lovely huge necklace is 20 1/2 inches long. It is enhanced with natural red Coral. The largest Turquoise is approximately 30mm x 24mm and the clasp is gold plated.
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace This necklace is set with translucent round green beads including a pear shape diamond clasp. With GIA certificate stating the jade is ...
Jade
$2,950
H 4 in W 3 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag is a stunning fusion of luxury and art, embodying the playful essence of early 2000s fashion. Crafted fr...
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the mythical snake that sheds its skin, Bulgari’s Serpenti icon symbolizes metamorphosis since 1948. The Serpenti 18 kt rose gold necklace features flexible Tubogas spira...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,495Sale Price|21% Off
L 21 in
Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length. The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
Turquoise, Silver
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
Fendi Cappotto Reversibile in Visone Golden, Nuovo con Cartellino
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Un capolavoro assoluto della pellicceria italiana firmato Fendi, questo magnifico cappotto in visone golden rappresenta una delle creazioni più ricercate e rare della Maison. Un mode...
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.
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.
Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.
Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.
When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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