Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Silver and Turquoise Bear Claw Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely vintage Native American concho belt with bear claw motif. Each section is raised, hollow and
Navajo Bear Claw and Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Bear claw, Fox Mine turquoise, coral and sterling silver ring by Navajo Silversmith. Natural
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Bear claw with turquoise and coral. Twelve claws
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw buckle with small nugget of red coral. Stones and claw set
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bear Claw shadowbox Squash Necklace. 9 Inset Turquoise stones set in bear claws. Necklace Measures
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 1.09 in
Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American bear claw link concho belt. Each link features a raised bear claw motif
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$308Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.75 in W 0.52 in L 17.72 in
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American sterling silver pendant necklace. The pendant features a raised bear claw
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$308Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in L 7.49 in
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Link Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American sterling silver link bracelet. Each link features a raised bear claw
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.3 in W 0.56 in
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel. Excellent Native American
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$372Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.23 in W 2.37 in
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver Tapered Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American bracelet! This elegant sterling silver cuff features a bear claw motif
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
M. Tsosie Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Necklace 125.26g
Located in Media, PA
, featuring a traditional bear claw design motif set with turquoise and coral stones. This impressive piece
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw and Sterling Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Genuine Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise, coral and bear claw pendant stamped "M.L." Includes
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American bear claw pendant necklace. Each dangling pendant features a raised bear
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise, bear claw and sterling buckle. Center stone and claw set in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Lutz Whitebird Cherokee Bear Claw, Turquoise + Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Located in Sparks, NV
sterling silver cuff features a massive onyx stone, genuine bear claw and smaller turquoise stone. Signed
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.48 in
Native American Bear Claw Feather Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel. Two feathers hang off the
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Hand Made Ring Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Sterling silver Navajo Bear Claw ring Coral & Turquoise stones set. ring Size 9 Measuring
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwest American Indian Navajo Sterling, Turquoise and Claw Watch
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Southwestern American Indian Navajo sterling silver cuff watch band offers bear claw and
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Bear Claw (Turquoise, Sterling Silver Ring) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Bear Claw is a one-of-a-kind handmade ring by Ken Fury that is hand-carved, cast in sterling silver
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
Located in Dallas, TX
This classic native American belt buckle features an amazing bear claw accented by two beautiful
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise. Signed "G" and "AB." Solid and sturdy with classic bead and twisted rope borders. Nice p...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace Leather Sterling Silver Squash Blossom
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricate detailing on this squash with Large Turquoise beaded Naja at the center. Has 4 beaded on leather accents running up each side. Attached to a double sterling silver chain. M...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling wrist cuff. 48 nuggets of turquoise interspersed with sterling beads and another large turquoise stone surrounded by twisted...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$10,699
Size: 42 I (Vintage)
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Munich, DE
"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...
Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen brown tweed mid-length coat with cream rabbit fur trim, double ended zip fastening, silk lining and curved back seam with high slit. Pre-Fall 2003
Unavailable|$3,395
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with natural untreated Golden Hill turquoise by Navajo silversmith Thomas Francisco. Grade A quality stones set in ste...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Dress New, unworn Cut from beautiful flower jacquard fabric, tailored with voluminous elements and frayed gathered seams for a patchwork effect. The cotton...
$165,000
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE necklace with Fine Persian Turquoise. 102 carats of Persian Turquoise 59.95 carats of white pear, round and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum 18 inch leng...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Mother of Pearl Clamper Bracelet 6.75"
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous clamper bracelet is sterling silver. It features a combination of mother of pearl and turquoise inlay with southwestern stampwork. At the face this bracelet measures 1...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Chinoiserie Art Deco Lame Coat, Margaine Lacroix 1925
Located in New York, NY
A finely beaded, sequined and embroidered evening coat, attributed to Margaine Lacroix, mid 1920's Paris, in extraordinary condition. The muted silver lamé ground is covered with ...
Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo silver dollar squash blossom necklace. Crafted in 1925 for a special occasion/pow wow. Eleven 3" turquoise discs with silver dollar centers. Dollars date 1882, 188...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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