Vintage BS Signed Southwestern Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 68 Grams Stone: Turquoise (41.5 x 36.5mm) Measurements: 60 x 53mm Hallmark: BS Metal: 950 Sterling Silver, XRF Tested Note: Some movement to the turquoise within the setting;...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Southwestern Artist Signed Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking Navajo pendant is a bold expression of Southwestern artistry, featuring a large triangular turquoise stone rich with intricate black matrix veining. Set in a finely cra...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed JFR Navajo Mexico Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The blue-green turquoise stones with warm brown matrix complement the oxidized sterling silver finish beautifully.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Southwestern Signed TOLLE Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Southwestern cuff bracelet showcases a bold and sculptural design, crafted in sterling silver and set with richly hued turquoise stones. The cuff features a wave-like fo...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Sterling Silver Sunburst Earrings
Located in Greeneville, TN
A striking pair of signed vintage Zuni sterling silver earrings featuring a classic sunburst design set with vibrant turquoise needlepoint stones.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Artist Signed Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautifully handcrafted vintage Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet, signed JP SP, showcasing classic Southwestern artistry.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Navajo Oscar Alexius Sterling Silver & Morenci Turquoise Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Navajo ring. By Oscar Alexius. In sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Signed White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo white buffalo turquoise and sterling silver pendant necklace. Pendant stone surrounded by twisted rope and leaf designs on Navajo pearl chain. Stamped "sterling" and maker's m...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet with Overlay
Located in Greeneville, TN
A substantial signed Native American sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring a striking turquoise cabochon framed within a stepped geometric surround.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Supersmith Inc. Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Sugilite Inlay Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In sterling silver. With channel inlay sugilite and (what we believe to be) turquoise throughout.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Signed P. Benally
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial Navajo cuff bracelet crafted in sterling silver and signed P. Benally, showcasing a bold, traditional design anchored by a row of five turquoise cabochons totaling appr...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Chepito Sterling Silver Turquoise 1921 Morgan Dollar Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage belt buckle crafted in sterling silver and centered with a genuine 1921 Morgan silver dollar, framed by classic Southwestern handwork. The oval form is richly deta...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Snake Cuff Bracelet, Signed JJ
Located in Greeneville, TN
A striking vintage Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring an intricately sculpted snake motif entwined among an array of natural turquoise cabochons.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
REPAIR: Vintage EYM Signed Zuni Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cluster Bolo Tie
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Zuni handcrafted silver bolo tie signed EYM, featuring an oval slide inlaid with a striking cluster of natural turquoise stones.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Bear Paw Earrings Signed TG Teddy Goodluck Shadowbox Sterling
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of antique Native American Navajo Turquoise Shadowbox Bear Paw Earrings signed by Navajo artist Teddy Goodluck.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Jet and Turquoise Inlay Arrowhead Ring Size 6 Signed
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Native American arrowhead ring is sterling silver. It features a combination of jet and turquoise inlay. The face of this ring measures 1 1/4 inches north to so...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt, signed MC.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Heavy Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 6.5 Inches Signed
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, heavy Native American cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 7 square cut turquoise from the Kingman mine. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Thomas Yazzie. It me...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Old Pawn Navajo Silver & Matrix Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed to the reverse for Sterling / Peter John / and with another hard to decipher mark.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Huge Navajo Turquoise Chieftain Indian Head Ring Size 8 Signed
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, stunning chieftain ring is sterling silver with an 11x22mm natural turquoise stone. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Curtis John. The face of this ring measures 1...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed James Mason Old Pawn Navajo Silver & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed to the interior with Sterling / JM for James Mason.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Petite Signed Effie Calavaza Turquoise Silver Snake Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zuni Native American Petite Signed Effie Calavaza Turquoise Silver Snake Stud Earrings c.1980s Length: 0.35" Width: 0.12" Weight per earring: 2.2 grams Sweet Stud Earrings ...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native Zuni Signed Inlay Sterling Silver Hummingbird Necklace
Located in Greeneville, TN
A whimsical and beautifully executed vintage Zuni inlay necklace featuring five stylized hummingbirds hand-carved and inlaid in sterling silver. Each bird is decorated with meticulou...
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Dead Pawn Zuni Turquoise Leaf Rondelle Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Massive Turquoise Rondelle with Sterling Insets each signed by American Indian Artisan WAYNE AGUILAR, one of the finest silversmiths-jewelers from the SANTO DOMINGO KEWA PU...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni F.L. Natachu Signed Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A bold example of Zuni craftsmanship, this vintage cuff bracelet is signed by artisan F.L. Natachu. The wide sterling silver band is decorated with intricate stone inlay work, featur...
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Barse Turquoise & Sterling Ring, Size 6
By Barse
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Barse ring has a turquoise center set in a decorative sterling silver setting.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Signed “JP” Turquoise & Sterling Silver Cuff
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo cuff features a large turquoise stone in a sterling silver setting. This adjustable cuff currently measures 6-1/4” around the inside x 1-3/4” wide at the front.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Rita Touchine Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling silver turquoise pendant signed and made by Rita Touchine, Navajo silversmith.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Pierced Signed RB Coral & Turquoise Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage signed RB earrings has a coral color stone center encased in a sterling silver border.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Signed JR Silversmiths, Turquoise Sterling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Native American signed JR Silversmiths earrings have triangular turquoise stones surrounding by a sterling setting.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.63 in Dm 6.75 in
Regan Nahkal Signed 24.28 Carat Turquoise Cabochon 14K & Sterling Cuff
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
A signed Regan Nahkal from New Mexico 24.28ct freeform rich blue turquoise cabochon bezel set into a 14k yellow gold and sterling sturdy cuff .
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo American Indian Signed “M”Turquoise Sterling Ring, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo American sterling silver Indian ring has a multi-color turquoise stone surrounded with a sterling rib border. It has the mark “M”. It is a size 8 and measures 1...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 2.5 in L 1 in
70'S Navajo Style Sterling Turquoise Malachite & MOP Earrings-Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These pierced back style work of art dangle earrings feature at the top a round disc with articulating figural and etched bear inlaid with turquoise, malachite and mother of pearl. S...
Malachite, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Tom Willeto Sterling Navajo Green Turquoise Cross With Chain
Located in New York, NY
It is signed “Tom Willeto Sterling”. The sterling chain is 25-1/2” long and weighs 8.5 dwt.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed CQS Turquoise, Lapis & Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Ring, Sz 9
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed CQS ring features turquoise, lapis and mother of pearl in a sterling silver setting.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed H. Smith Onyx, Turquoise, Coral, MOP, Sterling Silver Ring, Sz 6.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed H. Smith elongated ring has an onyx stone with inlay of turquoise, coral and Mother of Pearl in sterling silver.
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Mexico Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Amethyst & Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant necklace features turquoise, amethyst and coral stones in a sterling silver setting.
Vintage Signed Stephen Dweck Sterling Agate, Turquoise & Coral Long Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
This Collectible signed Stephen Dweck necklace has various shaped agates, turquoise and coral stones separated with sterling links.
Vintage Signed Albert Jake Sterling Rare Indian Morenci Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare necklace because of the Morenci Turquoise stones. It has sterling silver beads leading down to the main centerpiece where the back is double beaded.
Zuni Native American Signed ALW Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in BLOOMINGTON,, MN
Handsome Cuff Turquoise & Sterling Silver. Bracelet features a spread wire design with five rows and turquoise inlay.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navaho Turquoise Silver Spider Pin
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Navaho turquoise and sterling pin. Signed Sandoval, sterling.
Michael Dukepoo Cuff
Located in Litchfield County, CT
This example has a great hand made design and quality materials like turquoise, bone, sugilite, lapis, and sterling. Signed.
Massive Vintage Signed Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring + Pendant
Located in Sparks, NV
Giant turquoise and sterling silver ring and pendant. The weight of both pieces together is 60 grams!
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Signed LA Sterling Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Native American Signed LA Sterling Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Earrings- These lovely Native American earrings are decorated with needlepoint turquoise stones (5 mm x 1 mm ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Signed BM Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet #19104
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Native American artisan signed BM.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Signed WR Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet #19106
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Native American artisan signed WR.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Signed DD Wide Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet #20912
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise wide cuff bracelet by Native American artisan, signed DD.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Signed JF Federico Jimenez Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Highly desirable Signed JF Artist: Federico Jimenez Large Native American Navajo Turquoise Necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Signed RLB Men's Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome highly desirable Native American Navajo Signed RLB Designer 925 sterling silver men’s ring, centering a large Turquoise nugget in beautifully Hand crafted Sterling Silver fra...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Vintage Set of Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Jewelry
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed set of Zuni turqouise & sterling jewelry, vintage. Necklace, bracelet, ring & clip earrings. All pieces have one or more hallmarks, RLB in a fish-hook cartouche. Desk & Dresse...
Stone, Sterling Silver
Native American Francis Tabaha Signed Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Belt
By Francis Tabaha
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Navajo Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Belt. Each link Hand crafted in Traditional etched designs hand set with a cabochon Turquoise; secured with a hook and ring closure. ...
Native American Turquoise 925 Silver Federico Jimenez Signed JF Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Highly desirable Very Fine Large Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet. Signed JF Artist: Federico Jimenez.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Native American Dead Pawn Zuni Turquoise Rondelle Silver Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Turquoise Rondelle with Sterling Insets each signed by American Indian Artisan Wayne Aguilar Carved Turquoise Sterling Silver Measuring 3.00 wide x 3.70 on the Turquoise...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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