Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Statement Necklace, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and bold turquoise cabochon and diamond necklace crafted in 14k white gold.
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20th Century Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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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.
Category
20th Century Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 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 ...
Category
20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Turquoise Silver Pendant Navy Blue Cabochon Unisex Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver pendant with natural fine quality Turquoise Cabochon turquoise origin - Kazakhstan turquoise weight - 105.70 carats pendant weight - 27.16 grams pendant height - 2.4 in ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Sculpted Collar Necklace with Turquoise Cabochon Ends
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of this exquisite creation lies in the vibrant blue turquoise cabochons that cap its ends—stones lab-created and color treated to achieve peerless beauty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
It is made out of metal and set with different size turquoises in cabochon cut and embellished with natural river pearls.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
14k Yellow Gold 4.68ctw Cabochon Sapphire & Pear Turquoise Drop Pendant Necklace
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 4.68ctw Cabochon Sapphire & Pear Turquoise Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 11.1x6mm (approx.) - 1.84ct (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cabochon Cut - Pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Kachina Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Native American silver and turquoise bolo tie. In sterling silver. With an avian silver kachina figure with wings set with 3 turquoise cabochons to its headdress and 1 to it...
Category
20th Century Native American Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
White Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Necklace - 18k Cabochon .25ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Round Cabochon Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kazakhstan turquoise necklace, RARE! no treatment
Located in บางรัก, TH
Genuine Kazakhstan turquoise artisan necklace sku4643 rare stone , genuine blue color, no treatments!!!! Average stone size: 20х15х3 mm Length: 50 cm Origin: Kazakhstan Turquoise ...
Category
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
24.46Ct Certified Natural Turquoise Cabochon Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This refined station necklace showcases 11 certified natural turquoise cabochons totaling 24.46 carats, elegantly set in solid 14K yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Turquoise Cabochon, Pearl and Diamond Tassel Necklace in Silver & Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Striking in both scale and detail, this Art Deco Turquoise Cabochon Pearl Tassel Necklace by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a refined expression of vintage-inspired design reimagined th...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
American West Sterling Silver Turquoise Round Cabochon Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
• Sterling Silver necklace features 37 round 6mm Kingman Turquoise cabochons; Sterling Silver leaf and bead details; oxidized finish • Approximate measurements: Necklace 20" long; lo...
Category
2010s Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart pendant necklace embellished with pearls, metal and ...
Category
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise and Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Sleeping Turquoise Pear Shapes weighing about 70 Carats. Diamonds weighing 19.50 Carats. Made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver Cabochon Turquoise Large Cluster Flower Pendant Curb Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoises (center) - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 18.5x13.1mm (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace is a substantial handcrafted piece of Southwestern artistry, set with large natural turquoise stones in sterling silver. Each turquoise st...
Category
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Crystals Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Blue Green Cabochon Sparkling Crystals Oval Round Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Faux Turquoise Geometric Cabochon Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Faux Turquoise Geometric Cabochon Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.53 inches (3.9 cm) Wearable Length: 17.71 inches (45 cm) to 18.89 inches (48 cm) F...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces
18k Persian Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Womens Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Necklace Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 8.0 Grams Dimensions: Length: 33.0 mm Width: 18.5 mm Height: 10.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Turquoise Green Cabochon Crystals Necklace
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Floral Fan Pendant Turquoise Green Cabochon Round Rectangle Whole Shining Crystals Necklace, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent Ame...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
Sterling Silver Turquoise Bead Hammered Dangle Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver and turquoise bead necklace. This necklace features long silver barrel beads with turquoise beads and hammered silver teardrop dangles. Measures approx 26 1/2" long, dangles...
Category
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features a strand of hand-formed silver beads supporting a series of traditional squash blossom elements, each set with teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochons.
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Silver Pendant Art Nouveau style Cabochon Cyan Blue Wife gift ideas
Located in Berlin, DE
An Art Nouveau style silver pendant with natural Turquoise turquoise origin - Nishapur pendant weight - 5.42 grams pendant height - 2.32 in / 59 mm gemstone measurements - 0.2 x 0.35...
Category
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in sterling silver, the necklace is adorned with a series of hand-set turquoise stones, each displaying unique color variations and natural matrix that add character and auth...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
58.91 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
58.91 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 58.91 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemston Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 56.12 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
52.40 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
52.40 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 52.40 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
53.80 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
53.80 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 53.80 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
50.00 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
50.00 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 50.00 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
58.55 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
58.55 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 58.55 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
59.49 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
59.49 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 59.49 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
51.26 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
51.26 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 51.26 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
62.05 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
62.05 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 62.05 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
49.70 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
49.70 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 49.70 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
60.24 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
60.24 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 60.24 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Panel Necklace #17131
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise panel necklace by a Native American artisan. Beautiful necklace featuring lightly hammered panels. The center 3 panels each have sawtooth bezel blue tu...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Each stone is set in a hand-fabricated bezel surrounded by oxidized silver and traditional bead accents, leading to a bold naja pendant with teardrop turquoise cabochons. Expertly ha...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The traditional double strand of silver beads is adorned with squash blossom elements, each centering a bezel-set turquoise cabochon framed with hand-tooled silverwork.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Featuring an array of vibrant cabochon rubies and turquoise, complemented by dazzling round brilliant-cut diamonds, the necklace showcases an intricate and dynamic composition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gilt Seven Turquoise Pendants
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand stranded cultured pearl necklace with seven turquoise pendants hanging down in front. It comes from Turkey. These large polished turquoise stones are wrapped in decora...
Category
2010s Turkish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Stamped Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The front section is composed of oval silver plaques decorated with classic Southwestern sunburst stamping, culminating in a vibrant oval turquoise cabochon set in a serrated bezel. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18KT White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A bold statement in vibrant color and refined luxury, this 18KT white gold necklace features a stunning arrangement of genuine oval cabochon cut turquoise gemstones.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Navajo squash blossom necklace is crafted in sterling silver and set with vivid blue turquoise cabochons, each showing natural matrix that highlights the stone’s charac...
Category
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant Adjustable Chain Necklace
$1,838Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Turquoise Diamond Halo Pendant Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Robbin Egg Blue Color - Very Nice - 10.8x8.4mm (approx.) - 3.30ct (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds ...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Turquoise Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features two strands of lustrous white pearls. The necklace is accentuated by a striking blue turquoise cabochon clasp, weighing 0.3 carats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Silver Coral Turquoise Necklace Chinese Tibetan Dragon Head
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Stunning vintage choker necklace, dating from the early to mid 20th century, is an exquisite example of craftsmanship from either Chinese or Tibetan traditions. Featuring Four intric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Antique Victorian 1880's Turquoise 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautifully fine necklace is made in Victorian times and created in warm 18 karat gold and set with turquoise cabochon stones.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling silver Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Turquoise on this handmade piece of Native American Jewelry. Large in scale. 3 pieces of Turquoise set in an elaborate leaf pendant Measuring 4.28 inches long x 2.21 inches...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwest David F. Garcia Sterling Silver Turquoise Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage butterfly necklace by Native American silversmith David F. Garcia, crafted in sterling silver and set with vibrant natural turquoise cabochons.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace 15.32 TCW Certified
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace 15.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace 15.32 TCW Certified $15,950 211937 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise necklace has been Certifi...
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
12.2Ct Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Halo Double Drop Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking double drop pendant showcases two vibrant natural turquoise cabochons totaling 12.2 carats, crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Pearl Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1960
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This stunning vintage necklace is a true statement piece, featuring vibrant turquoise cabochons set in solid 14K gold, accented with lustrous pearls.
Category
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo necklace features seven natural turquoise cabochons, each with unique matrix patterns in shades of blue and green, set in smooth sterling silver bezels.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Amethyst Demi-Parure Set, 14k
Located in New York, NY
An Antique, Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Amethyst Demi-Parure (Necklace/Earrings) Set.
Category
20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant. The pendant come with a silk cordon but you can also ware on your own one. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Turquoise and Amethyst Choker Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The necklace features a floral oriental motif adorned with 20 Turquoise center stones, of 263.90 carats.
Category
2010s North American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Turquoise Cabochon Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact turquoise cabochon necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 125 vintage editions and 80 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a turquoise cabochon necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A turquoise cabochon necklace from Mark Henry, Alexia Gryllaki and Chantecler — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A turquoise cabochon necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Turquoise rings, from our inventory of 172, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a turquoise cabochon necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Turquoise Cabochon Necklace?
On average, a turquoise cabochon necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,300, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $495,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
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.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.