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Sterling Silver Turquoise Teardrop Earrings
Sterling Silver Turquoise Teardrop Earrings

Sterling Silver Turquoise Teardrop Earrings

Located in Webster, SD

These beautiful earrings are sterling silver with genuine 6x9mm turquoise gemstones. Measurements

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise Inlay Earrings Sterling
Zuni Turquoise Inlay Earrings Sterling

Zuni Turquoise Inlay Earrings Sterling

Located in Webster, SD

These gorgeous vintage earrings are sterling silver. They feature inlay in turquoise and pink spiny

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous pair of turquoise hoop earrings from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in sterling

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Earrings

Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Earrings

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni made natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver chandelier earrings by artist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Pair of sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise dangle earrings. The earrings feature

Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise dangle chandelier earrings with post backs. Single

Category

Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Cerrillos turquoise and sterling silver dangle earrings. Asymmetrical cut stones in smooth bezel

Category

Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Pair of Paiute Turquoise and sterling silver dangle earrings. Three stones in sawtooth bezel

Category

Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Dangle Earrings, Southwestern Style
Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Dangle Earrings, Southwestern Style

Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Dangle Earrings, Southwestern Style

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

A striking pair of sterling silver and turquoise cluster dangle earrings in the traditional

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling silver drop earrings with post backs. Quality, untreated

Category

2010s American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling silver drop earrings with post backs. Quality, untreated

Category

2010s American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling silver drop earrings. Quality, untreated stones set in

Category

2010s American Native American Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Turquoise & Apatite Dangle Earrings
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Turquoise & Apatite Dangle Earrings

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Turquoise & Apatite Dangle Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Exquisite Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Briolette & Apatite Earrings in Sterling Silver Add a touch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Apatite, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Stormy Mountain turquoise and sterling silver dangle earrings. Three graduated stones with

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Sleeping beauty turquoise and sterling silver stud earrings. Large turquoise stones in sawtooth

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Golden Hill turquoise stud earrings. Single-stone stud earrings, each stone in sawtooth bezel

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings

Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling earrings. Turquoise beads on sterling circular center

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Turquoise Rope Dangle Earrings #21622
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Turquoise Rope Dangle Earrings #21622

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Turquoise Rope Dangle Earrings #21622

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Turquoise Rope Dangle Earrings - These vintage dangle lever back

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian English 14k & Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring
Victorian English 14k & Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring

Victorian English 14k & Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring

Located in Narberth, PA

and sterling silver, the entire surface of the earrings is encrusted with turquoise stones. Each

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Whtie Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Whtie Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Whtie Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo white buffalo turquoise and sterling silver stud earrings. Stones are cut in an asymmetrical

Category

2010s American Native American Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian English 14k/Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring
Victorian English 14k/Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring

Victorian English 14k/Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring

Located in Narberth, PA

and sterling silver, the entire surface of the earrings is encrusted with turquoise stones. Each

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Long Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Long Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Long Turquoise Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these long sterling silver earrings are adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Turquoise Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Coral Inlay Earrings
Large Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Coral Inlay Earrings

Large Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Coral Inlay Earrings

Located in Webster, SD

These gorgeous vintage Navajo earrings are sterling silver. They feature inlay in turquoise and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver Turquoise color Earring
Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver Turquoise color Earring

Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver Turquoise color Earring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

New Dangle Earrings Brilliant natural chalcedony stones Elegant ! Sterling Silver 925 Plated with

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Natural Pave diamonds Turquoise Sterling silver reversible Earring Studs
Natural Pave diamonds Turquoise Sterling silver reversible Earring Studs

Natural Pave diamonds Turquoise Sterling silver reversible Earring Studs

Located in Delhi, DL

Stunning Diamond turquoise 925 silver Earring consists of: Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Carved Turquoise Jade Amethyst Dangle Earrings
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Carved Turquoise Jade Amethyst Dangle Earrings

Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Carved Turquoise Jade Amethyst Dangle Earrings

By Stephen Dweck

Located in Lexington, KY

These gorgeous vintage Stephen Dweck runway earrings feature a brilliant combination of sterling

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman single-stone turquoise dangle earrings made by Navajo

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and single-stone Kingman turquoise dangle earrings made by Navajo

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise earrings. Natural, untreated stones atop a classic

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise earrings. Natural, untreated stones atop a classic

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Retro style diamond turquoise sapphire sterling silver dangler feather earrings
Retro style diamond turquoise sapphire sterling silver dangler feather earrings

Retro style diamond turquoise sapphire sterling silver dangler feather earrings

Located in Delhi, DL

Beautiful feather diamond earrings in sterling silver are perfect for any special occasion. Metal

Category

2010s Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Southwestern Sterling Inlay Earrings Turquoise Lapis Pink Spiny Oyster
Large Southwestern Sterling Inlay Earrings Turquoise Lapis Pink Spiny Oyster

Large Southwestern Sterling Inlay Earrings Turquoise Lapis Pink Spiny Oyster

Located in Webster, SD

These large gorgeous earrings are sterling silver. They are Navajo in origin and feature inlay in

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Turquoise Feather Earrings, Sterling Silver, Hook, 20th Century
Native American Turquoise Feather Earrings, Sterling Silver, Hook, 20th Century

Native American Turquoise Feather Earrings, Sterling Silver, Hook, 20th Century

Located in Milford, DE

turquoise cabochons in a sterling silver setting. Circa late 20th century. Marks / hallmarks / etc

Category

20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage pair of Native American sterling silver earrings. Each earring features a raised bear

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Turquoise Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Turquoise Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Turquoise Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Sterling Silver Width: 6.6mm Weight: 1.76 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Matl Sterling Earrings with Amethyst & Turquoise, MS-12 Artisan Mexico Silver
Matl Sterling Earrings with Amethyst & Turquoise, MS-12 Artisan Mexico Silver

Matl Sterling Earrings with Amethyst & Turquoise, MS-12 Artisan Mexico Silver

Located in North Attleboro, MA

142073 Date: Mid-1970s to early 1980s Metal: Sterling Silver Stones: Amethyst, Natural Turquoise Style

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings
GIA Certified Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

GIA Certified Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

earrings. These earrings have 2 freeform cabochon light blue turquoise in silver frames accented by 2 round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Bear Paw Earrings Signed TG Teddy Goodluck Shadowbox Sterling
Navajo Turquoise Bear Paw Earrings Signed TG Teddy Goodluck Shadowbox Sterling

Navajo Turquoise Bear Paw Earrings Signed TG Teddy Goodluck Shadowbox Sterling

Located in New York, NY

earrings have beautiful hand stamped designs in Sterling Silver. The Turquoise stones are absolutely

Category

20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver two-stone dangle earrings by Navajo Silversmith Avin Joe. Each

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sleeping beauty turquoise and sterling silver dangle earrings. Four vertical stacked stones

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise dangle earrings. Asymmetrical cut stones with twisted rope and hatched sterling

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry
Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry

Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

These Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry radiant stud

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Rosecut Diamond Earrings
Turquoise Rosecut Diamond Earrings

Turquoise Rosecut Diamond Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 45.26

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Diamond Tassel Earrings
Turquoise Diamond Tassel Earrings

Turquoise Diamond Tassel Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 9.68 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings from the 1940's. Retro pierced design with faux cab

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Silver & Gold Turquoise & Diamond Earrings
Silver & Gold Turquoise & Diamond Earrings

Silver & Gold Turquoise & Diamond Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: sterling silver and gold Fastenings: Screw back Dimensions: 78.9mm X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Peridot and Turquoise Earrings by Leo Feeney
Sterling Silver Peridot and Turquoise Earrings by Leo Feeney

Sterling Silver Peridot and Turquoise Earrings by Leo Feeney

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Sterling silver peridot and turquoise earrings. The post earrings have a peridot center stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emerald Turquoise Diamond Earrings
Emerald Turquoise Diamond Earrings

Emerald Turquoise Diamond Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Handcrafted from 14-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 4.5 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Diamond Cinderella Earrings
Turquoise Diamond Cinderella Earrings

Turquoise Diamond Cinderella Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 14-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo sterling silver and Golden Hill Turquoise earrings by Navajo silversmith Randy Billy. Four

Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings

Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings
Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings

Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings

Located in Nantucket, MA

diamonds total 1.75 carats and the turquoise totals 4.14 carats. Set in sterling silver with 18K gold post

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Turquoise Sterling Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of turquoise sterling earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 89 vintage examples as well as 110 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of turquoise sterling earrings to choose from, but Native American and Modern turquoise sterling earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Meghna Jewels, Navajo and Karen Sugarman Designs are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 166 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many mixed cut, cabochon and rose cut turquoise sterling earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of turquoise sterling earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Turquoise Sterling Earrings?

Prices for turquoise sterling earrings start at $25 and top out at $30,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $830.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Turquoise Sterling Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, it is okay to wear sterling silver earrings. Sterling silver has a cool color that many people find appealing, and the metal is durable enough to resist bending and scratching. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver can tarnish over time. You can help keep your earrings looking like new by protecting them from water, chlorine and chemicals found in hair care and beauty products. Cleaning your earrings in accordance with the maker's instructions can also reduce the risk of tarnishing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sterling silver earrings.