Turquoise Cameo
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise
Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Brooches
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yello...
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Turquois...
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 1850s French Empire Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry
Turquoise
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turq...
2010s American Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pe...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Fres...
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Signet Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chandelier Earrings
Bronze
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2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Bangles
Jade
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Bangles
Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
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How Much is a Turquoise Cameo?
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.
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