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. The turquoise is elegantly framed by 0.54 carats of round brilliant-cut white...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive turquoise diamond ring! It features a 13.50 carat oval-shaped turquoise with the ideal sky-blue color found in the classic Persian turquoise mines which have b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
【Caelmare】Cameo Halo Turquoise & Baby Akoya Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Designed to complement our exquisite earring collection, this vintage-inspired ring features a striking natural turquoise cabochon, encircled by a halo of luminous Aurora Japanese Ba...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Natural Turquoise & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Striking in color and form, this cocktail ring showcases a vivid natural turquoise cabochon set in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Caelmare】Natural Turquoise Mini Pearl Diamond Halo Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Like a drop of ocean sky captured in a jewel, this ring centers a 6.15ct natural turquoise, untreated and free of enhancements, glowing with a vivid and serene blue.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Oval Natural Turquoise Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Blue Color - At The Center - 16.5x8.8mm (approx.) (17) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Round Cabochon...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Inspired Handmade Halo Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Antique Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous Persian Turquoise cabochon of stunning beauty.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
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
Victorian Antique Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 12.5 x 17.5 mm Opaque light greenish blue in color and bead set with a halo surround Comprised of old European cut diamonds and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Cabochon Red Coral & Turquoise Halo Large Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by a halo of cabochon turquoise and accented by a split-shank featuring a filigree design.
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural, untreated Persian blue GIA certified Turquoise round cabochon ring circa 1930's. Bright shiny high dome Turquoise surrounded by bright sparkly old European cut Diamonds in a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simulated Turquoise & Simulated Pearl Vintage Ring, Silver & 10k Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we guarantee the work but we are unable to offer a refun...
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Marquise Turquoise Diamond Halo Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Amethyst Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Turquoise Halo Pearl Cluster Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful antique ring crafted in 10k yellow gold. This lovely piece showcases a center pearl surrounded by eight small round turquoises in a cluster-style setting. The vintage ring ...
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Marquise Turquoise Halo Peridot Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Marquise Turquoise Diamond Halo Peridot Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Marquise Turquoise Halo Morganite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Morganite Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Persian Turquoise 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring Antique Retro Baguette Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
The turquoise is 13mm by 10mm by 7mm deep. The ring weighs 6.3 grams.
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver
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
GIA Certified Persian Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Turquoise and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified round Turquoise mounted in a 14k white gold scallop style crown with a halo of 14 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring — Size 8
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring — Size 8 A stunning piece of Southwest-inspired fine jewelry by Kabana, the renowned New Mexico-based designer celebrated ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,625Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Yellow Gold "Persian" Turquoise and e Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Specifications: main stone: 11 Persian Turquoise oval DIAMONDS: 40 round diamonds .35pts. color:GH clarity:VS2-SI1 ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Turquoise Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oblong oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 13.0 mm Opaque Robin's egg blue with subtle blue-green mottling - set with gold prongs With a platinum halo surroun...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Navette Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a turquoise navette shaped cabochon - opaque robin's egg blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of bead set rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.52 carat total ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Retro Antique
Located in New York, NY
There is some very minor natural variation in the surface of a few of the turquoise on the outer halo. The ring weighs 5.7 grams.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval shaped turquoise cabochons bead set east to west Ranging in size from 4.0 x 6.0 mm to 5.5 x 7.0 Opaque medium greenish blue in color Accented by diamond halo sur...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Rose Gold
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
Vintage Style Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant design that is completely hand crafted featuring a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Teal Turquoise Champagne Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in elegance and color. This captivating ring features a striking oval turquoise stone. The vibrant blue gem is set within an intricate filigree design, adding a touch of soph...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Natural Baguette Turquoise & Halo Diamonds 14K Solid White Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Natural Baguette Turquoise & Halo Diamonds 14K Solid White Gold Ring featuring natural turquoise of 0.28 carats and diamond 0.049 carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Handmade White Gold GIA Large Round Turquoise 3.50ctw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Large Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Greenish Blue Color - 100% Natural - 20.06-20.20x13.13 mm (exact)** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.25 Carat Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning vintage 1950s Turquoise and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon blue 3.25ct turquoise center stone, mounted in a 14k yellow gold cocktail ring setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring, Europe, c.1900
Located in Miami, FL
The turquoise is framed by a finely executed scalloped halo of 26 old-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 3.70 carats, each bezel-set and carefully matched.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Cushion Cabochon Cut Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning turquoise and diamond ring exudes timeless elegance and charm.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Vintage Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhance...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Split Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Split Band Ring in 14K White Gold featuring natural turquoise of 0.38 carats and diamonds of 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silver Genuine Cabochon Turquoise and Zircon Promise Halo Ring for Mom Gift
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Cabochon Turquoise and Zircon Promise Halo Ring in 925 Solid Sterling Silver.
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Round Blue Teal Turquoise Diamonds Halo Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in a sophisticated design. It features a striking turquoise cabochon, encircled by a halo of sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Halo Pave Silver Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Halo Pave Silver Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Gemstone 0.50 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon reque...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mine Cut Halo
Located in Torrance, CA
The total diamond weight is estimated at 0.77 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity). The turquoise is securely set in a multi pronged mount, bordered with a halo o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise with Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This centerpiece is a true standout, offering a bold yet refined expression of timeless style. Surrounding the turquoise is a dazzling halo of diamonds, each one meticulously set to ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Platinum Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Opal, Platinum
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
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring from XIX century in period Leather and Silk box.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Halo Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Halo Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Gemstone 0.15 cts Diamonds Size 7 - Resizable upon request...
Amazonite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Inverted Oval Halo Band in Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Diamonds and Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes designed and created this sleek halo mounting in the late 70s for a client who later returned the ring in partial payment toward a more elaborate project.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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