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Turquoise Cameo

Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch, 1900
Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch, 1900

Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond and Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch. An exceptional antique brooch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 6.5 cm

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Turquoise Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Handcraft Turquoise Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Handcraft Turquoise Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

with natural arizona turquoise cameo. Pendant total weight 19.10 grams Turquoise weight 15.20 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian

Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace
"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan Brandes turned an interesting turquoise cameo into a bold, one-of-a-kind pendant with a 14

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

15k yellow gold, featuring a captivating arrangement of blue turquoise cameos. At the center is a

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella K One of a Kind Clip Earrings
Ella K One of a Kind Clip Earrings

Ella K One of a Kind Clip Earrings

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Large loops made of papier-mâché set with Swarovski crystal. Vintage turquoise cameo on clip.

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2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Vintage Hand-Carved Turquoise and 18K Gold Art Bracelet
Vintage Hand-Carved Turquoise and 18K Gold Art Bracelet

Vintage Hand-Carved Turquoise and 18K Gold Art Bracelet

Located in Boston, MA

Design Elements: - Center Stone: Large hand-carved turquoise cameo with pierced decorative details - Gold

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Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

【Caelmare】Cameo Pearl Halo Turquoise Stud Earrings
【Caelmare】Cameo Pearl Halo Turquoise Stud Earrings

【Caelmare】Cameo Pearl Halo Turquoise Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Evoking the elegance of antique portrait cameos, these stud earrings from the Caelmare collection

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

【Caelmare】Cameo Halo Turquoise & Baby Akoya Statement Ring
【Caelmare】Cameo Halo Turquoise & Baby Akoya Statement Ring

【Caelmare】Cameo Halo Turquoise & Baby Akoya Statement Ring

Located in New York, NY

striking natural turquoise cabochon, encircled by a halo of luminous Aurora Japanese Baby Akoya pearls, all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch
53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch

53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Our one-of-a-kind hand-carved Lady portrait cameo on natural Arizona Turquoise is a breathtaking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant
Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant

Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo, Turquoise Pendant

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise
Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise

Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

features eight ( 8 ) finely carved, late nineteenth century natural shell cameos depicting Terpsichore, one

Category

2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Fine Antique Cameo of Zeus with Kingman Turquoise Sterling Cuff
Jill Garber Fine Antique Cameo of Zeus with Kingman Turquoise Sterling Cuff

Jill Garber Fine Antique Cameo of Zeus with Kingman Turquoise Sterling Cuff

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

carved cameo depicting Zeus, known as the father of God's and men. Accenting this wonderful cameo are two

Category

2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise

Handcraft Cameo Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Handcraft Cameo Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamonds Cuff Bracelet

Handcraft Cameo Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamonds Cuff Bracelet

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

craftsmen assembled with cameo coral,turquoise,rose cut diamonds,sapphires and emeralds Bracelet total

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Medium Peach Color w/ Cream Color

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Cameo Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch and Pendant
Handcraft Cameo Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch and Pendant

Handcraft Cameo Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch and Pendant

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

assembled with cameo turquoise,diamonds and coral Brooch total weight 28.70 grams Only Cameo Turquoise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

, turquoise paste, and coral. Total Weight 12.00 gr R.F OCE Pendant Dimensions 5.9 cm X 4.6 cm Cameo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.
Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.

Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.

Located in London, GB

Cameo locket. Set to centre with an oval cornelian, carved in relief to depict the profile of a

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Located in Marcianise, IT

hand-carved cameos in natural turquoise, each depicting delicate classical-inspired female profiles

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

bracelet design with a hidden watch as the center link. The charms are adorned with hand carved cameos and

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...

Turquoise Diamonds Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Turquoise Diamonds Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace and Brooch

Turquoise Diamonds Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace and Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

by our artisans, a unique collector's item composed of a big face cameo Arizona origin turquoise,drop

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Slide Charm Bracelet with Box Receipt
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Slide Charm Bracelet with Box Receipt

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Slide Charm Bracelet with Box Receipt

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 59.0 Grams Stone (2-16x12 mm): Amethyst, garnet, turquoise, pearl, opal, emerald, onyx

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yello...

Onyx and White Agate 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Onyx and White Agate 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Onyx and White Agate 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

$1,355Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.76 in

Onyx and White Agate 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Cattolica, IT

of Coral, Turquoise and Cameo. 18 Karat yellow gold for gr 6.50 Total weight gr 20.70

Category

Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

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Amedeo "Bodrum" Turquoise Cameo Ring
Amedeo "Bodrum" Turquoise Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Bodrum" Turquoise Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm turquoise cameo hand-carved on 18kt gold and sterling silver black rhodium.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Archangel Of Capri" Turquoise Cameo Ring
Amedeo "Archangel Of Capri" Turquoise Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Archangel Of Capri" Turquoise Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm turquoise cameo, hand-carved featuring "Archangel Of Capri" , set on sterling silver, with

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Rhapsody In Blue" Turquoise Cameo Ring
Amedeo "Rhapsody In Blue" Turquoise Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Rhapsody In Blue" Turquoise Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm turquoise shell cameo ,hand-carved, set on sterling silver with 0.72cts of blue sapphires.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Trianon 18 Karat Gold Carved Turquoise Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
Trianon 18 Karat Gold Carved Turquoise Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings

Trianon 18 Karat Gold Carved Turquoise Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings

By Trianon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant turquoise cameos and framed with frosted rock crystal and accented with brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Amedeo "Blue Nefertiti" Turquoise Necklace with Multi-Stones
Amedeo "Blue Nefertiti" Turquoise Necklace with Multi-Stones

Amedeo "Blue Nefertiti" Turquoise Necklace with Multi-Stones

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

50mm turquoise cameo hand-carved on 18k gold and sterling silver with 0.4ct white diamonds, 1.32ct

Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Turquois...

Amedeo "Amalfi" Cameo Turquoise Pearls Brooch Pendant
Amedeo "Amalfi" Cameo Turquoise Pearls Brooch Pendant

Amedeo "Amalfi" Cameo Turquoise Pearls Brooch Pendant

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

40mm Turquoise shell cameo hand-carved,14Kt yellow gold, turquoise and fresh water pearls brooch

Category

2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise  Pearls Brooch Pendant
Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise  Pearls Brooch Pendant

Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise Pearls Brooch Pendant

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

45mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, 14k yellow gold, turquoise and fresh water pearl beads

Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring

By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L

Located in Marcianise, IT

18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, rings and pendant

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian Coral Gold Cameo Suite
Antique Italian Coral Gold Cameo Suite

Antique Italian Coral Gold Cameo Suite

Located in London, GB

cameos, surrounded by filigree gold work and set with coral and turquoise beads. In a fully fitted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Necklace with Sapphires
Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Necklace with Sapphires

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Necklace with Sapphires

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

60mm cornelian shell cameo, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys", set on sterling silver with

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Snake Cameo Ring
Amedeo Snake Cameo Ring

Amedeo Snake Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm turquoise shell cameo, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with blue sapphires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lips Cameo Yellow Gold Flip Ring
AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lips Cameo Yellow Gold Flip Ring

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lips Cameo Yellow Gold Flip Ring

By AnaKatarina

Located in Dedham, MA

surrounds the cameo and bezel. The ring cleverly flips to reveal red enamel 'LOVE' and a turquoise 'R' to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lip Cameo Gold Flip Pendant and Chain
AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lip Cameo Gold Flip Pendant and Chain

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lip Cameo Gold Flip Pendant and Chain

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H 1.54 in W 0.99 in D 0.24 in L 0.95 in

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Lip Cameo Gold Flip Pendant and Chain

By AnaKatarina

Located in Dedham, MA

surrounds the cameo and bezel. The ring cleverly flips to reveal red enamel 'LOVE' and a turquoise 'R' to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carolyn Tyler 22K Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cameo Pendent Necklace
Carolyn Tyler 22K Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cameo Pendent Necklace

Carolyn Tyler 22K Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cameo Pendent Necklace

By Carolyn Tyler

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Carolyn Tyler 22K Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cameo Pendant Necklace, a

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 22k Gold

Natural Persian Turquoise Cameo Gold Link Bracelet
Natural Persian Turquoise Cameo Gold Link Bracelet

Natural Persian Turquoise Cameo Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Natural color untreated Turquoise double sided Cameo. The bracelet is handmade in heavy solid 18k

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Long Pendant Earrings C 1880
Antique French 18K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Long Pendant Earrings C 1880

Antique French 18K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Long Pendant Earrings C 1880

Located in Firenze, IT

Gemstone: antique rose cut diamonds at approx. 1.6ct TW, natural cushion cut turquoise, agate cameos

Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

9ct Rose Gold & Agate/Turquoise Combination Stone Carved Cameo
9ct Rose Gold & Agate/Turquoise Combination Stone Carved Cameo

9ct Rose Gold & Agate/Turquoise Combination Stone Carved Cameo

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

9ct Rose Gold & Agate/Turquoise Combination Stone Carved Cameo Ring - A single stone of Agate

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold

Antique Turquoise Silver Cameo Ring
Antique Turquoise Silver Cameo Ring

Antique Turquoise Silver Cameo Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Silver Ring. This splendid antique silver ring is bezel set with a turquoise cameo of Medusa

Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin
Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

A. Accanito Cameo Coral Agate Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant
A. Accanito Cameo Coral Agate Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant

A. Accanito Cameo Coral Agate Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind cameo pendant assorted in different shapes on a agate slice stone with white coral as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Venetian Glass Medusa Intaglio Cameo Pink Sapphire Turquoise Quatrefoil Necklace
Venetian Glass Medusa Intaglio Cameo Pink Sapphire Turquoise Quatrefoil Necklace

Venetian Glass Medusa Intaglio Cameo Pink Sapphire Turquoise Quatrefoil Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

mythological figures, with her snake-like hair. This particular Medusa and Urn intaglio cameo, cast in rosy

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Fine Antique Goddess Cameo with Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace
Jill Garber Fine Antique Goddess Cameo with Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace

Jill Garber Fine Antique Goddess Cameo with Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This one of a kind Bohemian necklace features six large naturally shaped turquoise cabochon

Category

2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise
Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise

Jill Garber Antique Cameo Cuff Bracelet Depicting Goddess Leda with Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This sterling silver cuff bracelet features a very fine, hand carved nineteenth century cameo

Category

Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features an antique nineteenth century Victorian hand carved cameo with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Neo-Classical Tiara with Persian Turquoise
Neo-Classical Tiara with Persian Turquoise

Neo-Classical Tiara with Persian Turquoise

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous turn-of-the-century tiara in with scrolled leaf details and a carved cameo in Persian

Category

20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Located in Marcianise, IT

unique collector's item composed of seven face cameo Arizona origin turquoise. Turquoise weight 55.40

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière

Located in New York, NY

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo and Persian Turquoise Birth of Cupid Rivière

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise & Onyx Victorian Lady Cameo Oval Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Turquoise & Onyx Victorian Lady Cameo Oval Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Turquoise & Onyx Victorian Lady Cameo Oval Pendant Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This captivating Victorian lady cameo pendant showcases the mesmerizing beauty of turquoise and

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Venetian Glass Intaglio/Cameo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings
Venetian Glass Intaglio/Cameo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings

Venetian Glass Intaglio/Cameo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

figures, with her snake-like hair. These particular Medusa intaglio/cameos, cast in green beautiful blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise
Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Located in Orlando, FL

condition. Light surface wear consistent with age. The cameo carving remains well preserved, turquoise beads

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise
Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise

Jill Garber Pair Victorian Goddess Cameo Modern Cuff Bracelets with Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

cabochons of Morenci turquoise with beautiful matrix accompany each Goddess. Jill has framed the cameos with

Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Coral Turquoise Butterfly Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Slide Bracelet
Coral Turquoise Butterfly Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Slide Bracelet

Coral Turquoise Butterfly Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Slide Bracelet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

butterfly slide, cameo, and tigers eye, coral, and turquoise gemstones. The slide measures 7.5 inches in

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Jill Garber Nineteenth Century Carved Goddess Cameo with Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Jill Garber Nineteenth Century Carved Goddess Cameo with Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Jill Garber Nineteenth Century Carved Goddess Cameo with Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

Goddess Cameo mounted in 14 karat gold • Nineteen 9 x 7 oval Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons • Ten

Category

2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Fine Antique Horseshoe Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Bracelet
Jill Garber Fine Antique Horseshoe Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Bracelet

Jill Garber Fine Antique Horseshoe Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This sterling silver cuff bracelet features an antique period finely hand carved cameo depicting a

Category

2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Coral Onyx Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
Coral Onyx Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant

Coral Onyx Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

The beautiful cameo is artistically handcrafted in two layers on black onyx and on top the feminine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Jill Garber Antique Three Graces Cameo 14 Karat Gold and Silver Cuff Bracelet

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By Jill Garber

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carved Cameo mounted in 14 kt. gold • Two 6 mm natural greenish turquoise cabochons • Pair of finely

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Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 15 Slides Bracelet with Variety of Gemstones

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Amedeo "Medusa" Turquoise Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Medusa" Turquoise Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

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35mm turquoise cameo, hand-carved featuring "Medusa" , set on sterling silver with 0.08cts of white

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Vintage Turquoise and Pearl Gold Cameo Pin Pendant
Vintage Turquoise and Pearl Gold Cameo Pin Pendant

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An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise
An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise

An Historically Interesting Cameo Ring Carved in Green Turquoise

Located in London, GB

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Regency Period Harlequin "Classical Muses" Cameo Brooch

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gemstones, the regency period filigree goldwork, the cameo - of course!

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1970s Whiting & Davis Egyptian Revival Isis Cameo Parure

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Turquoise Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the turquoise cameo you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect turquoise cameo among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A turquoise cameo from SCALA GIOIELLI, Jill Garber and Eytan Brandes — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and uncut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a turquoise cameo, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Turquoise Cameo?

Prices for a turquoise cameo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $142,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,818.

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.