Antique Turquoise Gold Ring. Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Turquoise Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds (Accent Stones) Jewelry Type: Ring / Statement Ring Jewelry Style: Art Nouveau Ring, Turquoise Diamo...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Oval Turquoise And Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
5.25 ctw Oval Turquoise And .32ctw Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 3.3 Grams
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Turquoise Gold Ring. Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Turquoise Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds (Accent Stones) Jewelry Type: Ring / Statement Ring Jewelry Style: Art Nouveau Ring, Turquoise Diamo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Oval Turquoise And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18KT white gold ring is a unique and elegant piece featuring six genuine oval cabochon turquoise stones arranged in a captivating design.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Platinum Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
$7,188Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum 22.06ctw Large Oval Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, large, and fancy cocktail ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking natural turquoise stone neatly set with multiple sturdy prongs at the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,435
5.26 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Fashion Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring! The Oval Cut Cabochon Turquoise is 4.79 Carats and has a halo of 32 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.47 Carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970's 18K Yellow Gold Oval Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1970's ring crafted in 18k yellow gold set with dome oval turquoise gem. 26 diamonds on the outer frame.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and classic platinum ring showcasing a 13.34 carat oval-shaped turquoise in a vibrant blue color.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Tiffany Blue Colored Oval Cabochon Natural Turquoise surrounded by beautiful diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elongated Oval Arizona Turquoise With Pave Diamonds Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Large and striking ring, featuring an Arizona turquoise high dome cabochon with beautiful matrix, framed in a pave diamond setting and a fashionable pave diamond Y-shaped...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Natural Oval Turquoise Diamonds Two Tones 14kt Gold Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic ring with an oval Turquoise measuring 10x12 mm. set in a yellow gold bezel and surrounded by 14 full cut round diamonds of 0,06 cts each set in 14 kt white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Brilliant Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three sky blue, oval Persian turquoise gems are separated by nine diamonds set in a stunning 18 Kt ring made c.1900 in one original piece, The shoulders are two pronged holding stone...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Entirely Handmade Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Turquoise Ring with Trio Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning prong-set oval turquoise is flanked by glittering trio diamond clusters.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Turquoise W/ Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique ring was crafted during the late Victorian/Edwardian era in solid 18k white gold and features a beautiful natural turquoise stone neatly bezel set a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Oval Cabochon Turquoise & 0.37tcw Blue Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A contemporary 14-karat yellow gold ring featuring a substantial 20 x 15mm oval turquoise cabochon in classic sky-blue.
Blue Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Style Oval 1.15ct Turquoise Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Inspired by vintage style, this ring exudes luxurious allure. The striking oval turquoise is mounted in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Turquoise Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Very pretty turquoise diamond ring in 14KT rose gold! Center Stone: Natural Turquoise Color: Greenish Blue Approximate Weight: 1.50cts Clarity: Eye clean-AAA grade Cut: Oval(5x3mm )...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise with Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 This striking turquoise and diamond ring is a masterpiece of elegant design and vibrant color.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhapsody 5.2ct Turquoise & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Striking and sophisticated, this Rhapsody 5.2ct Turquoise & Diamond Ring captures timeless elegance with a bold pop of colour. Set in luxurious platinum, the vibrant 5.2ct turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Roman Malakov 12.90 Carat Oval Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent cocktail ring, showcasing a 12.90 carats oval cabochon blue turquoise from the sleeping beauty turquoise mine (one of the most well-known producers of turquoise in the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .16ctw Three-Stone Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s)...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted in 14-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 9.41 carats turquoise, 3.33 carats blue sapphire and .81 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$612Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Turquoise Oval 5x4 mm with Diamond Accents Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
0.37 CTW Natural Turquoise Oval 5x4 mm with Diamond Accents Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold featuring natural turquoise of 0.37 carats and diamonds of 0.11 carats. symbolizes the everla...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Twinkle in a Victorian Turquoise Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A pristine band of bright, oval turquoise from Persia are sparked by the tiny diamonds interspersed in their lovely architectural 15 kt gold setting.
Diamond, Turquoise
Turquoise Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Turquoise Ring with Diamonds 14k White Gold 8.70 grams overall design size is approx. 15 x 15mm Stone size oval cabochon 8 x 6 Persian Turquoise finger size 6.5 Bri...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Center of the ring features oval cabochon cut turquoise with total weight of approximately 4.0ct, surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise, Black, and White Diamond Flame Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Turquoise: 1 Oval Cabochon Cut = 20.95ct Diamonds: 158 Round Cut = 2.69cttw Color: Black Diamonds: 167 Round Cut = 0.82cttw Color: G-H Clari...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Blue Teal Turquoise Diamond Halo Pave 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Timeless. Set with a Vibrant Turquoise Cabochon Accented by Sparkling Diamonds 14K Solid Gold 0.40 CTW Diamonds 5.28 Cts Turquoise
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Turquoise with Pyrite Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Magnificent oval-shaped antique ring with a flat setting featuring an arabesque openwork basket supporting a border of rose-cut diamonds set in platinum and a millegrain-set turquois...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Turquoise, Diamonds & Sapphire X Motif Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The polished blue-green beauty of turquoise is enhanced by precious gemstones of diamonds and sapphires for this ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Go...
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Gold & Platinum Oval Turquoise Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Robin Egg Blue Color - 8.7x5.7mm (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Old Mine Cut - Prong S...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Turquoise & Diamonds Turquoise Cut: Oval cabochon Turquoise Color: Teal blue Turquoise Shape: Oval cabochon cut Turquoise Variety: Turquoise D...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total weight of diamonds Kt. 0.04 Total weight of the Turquoise grams 1,00 Total weight of the ring gr. 9.80 Ring size ITA 15 - US 7.5
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Oval Cabochon Turquoise and Pavé Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Turquoise, Diamonds Turquoise Shape: Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise Color: Teal Green Turquoise Variety: Turquoise Turquoise Total Carat Weight: 2....
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,232Sale Price|20% Off
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise And Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
5.03ctw Sleeping Beauty Turquoise And 1.49ctw Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 6.9 Grams
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.56 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique stunner.....9.56 Carat Turquoise Black and White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 7.93 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 10 Round Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Ring in Yellow and White Gold, Circa 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
The Turquoise Diamonds Ring was created around 1970-es.
Diamond, Turquoise
5.40 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique stunner.....5.40 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 4.86 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 14 Round Cut Natural Diamonds that wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Handcrafted Twig Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A unique blue turquoise is aesthetically designed in a textured gold that forms figural twigs 18k yellow gold. Five round brilliant cut diamonds accentuate the center stone and add s...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Turquoise Ring with Diamonds 14k White Gold 8.70 grams overall design size is approx. 15 x 15mm Stone size oval cabochon 8 x 6 Persian Turquoise finger size 6.5 Bri...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Onix 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural White Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This exquisite piece is a 14k yellow gold natural turquoise and diamond halo statement ring. It showcases a classic Victorian-inspired silhouette that beautifully balances bold color...
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
9.03 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.03 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 6.91 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 16 Round Cut Black Diamonds that weigh 1.67 Carats and 6 T...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the shine finish. High end Diamond and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring. Stones- 1 Oval Genuine Turquoise 7.31 Carats, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
5.60 Turquoise ring with 2.87 carat natural diamond D- F / VS, Statement Rings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous blue Turquoise ring will impress everyone around you. It features a 5.60 carat round shape gemstone, adorned with 2.87 carat natural diamonds. Ring : 18K white gold,...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
4.08 Carat Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Midcentury Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval turquoise and rubies with round diamonds in a 14k yellow gold cocktail ring setting. 6 round diamonds approx. total weight .18cts, G, VS 7 oval rubies approx total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 6 #19223
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 6 This lovely ring features one oval cabochon turquoise stone (8 mm x 6 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.29 Carat Pink Tourmaline Turquoise Malachite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dazzle and inspire with this remarkable 4.29 carat tourmaline cocktail ring, a sparkling tribute to the beauty of precious gems. At its heart sits a stunning 4.29-carat pink tourmali...
Diamond, Malachite, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Natural Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegance meets sparkling vitality in this 18kt white gold cocktail ring. A large, natural oval turquoise stone sits surrounded by 1.47 carats (total weight) of diamonds (F-G color, V...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Art Deco 1.12 Carats Turquoise Cabochon Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 12.0 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
5.4cts Sonoran Turquoise Ring with Natural Diamonds: Solid 14k Gold, 16x12mm
Located in Columbus, OH
5.4ct Sonoran Turquoise Ring accented with natural diamonds, showcasing a vibrant 16 × 12mm gemstone.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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