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Victorian Persian Turquoise

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove from the late 19th Century.

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Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine, feminine, 18 kt bangle bracelet sets a Persian turquoise daisy with a natural pearl directly center bringing you warm thoughts of summer all year.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of Persian Turquoise Victorian Flower Motif Dangle Drop Earrings in 10 Karat Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Antique
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Antique

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

This is a magnificent Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochon of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 24 sparkling antique Rose Cut Di...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi

Located in New York, NY

An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian
Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian

Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Necklace Antique Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a Museum Quality early Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise cabochons with Old Mine Cut Diamonds.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL PEAR SHAPE TEARDROP TURQUOISE GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE D...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes
Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes

Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes

Located in New York, NY

A very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Diamond and Persian Turquoise Double Snake Bracelet in 9 Karat Gold.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold

Late Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise & Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Late Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise & Rose-Cut Diamond Ring

Late Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise & Rose-Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Denver, CO

This late Victorian ring features a trio of Persian turquoise cabochons arranged in a vertical row, accented by four rose-cut diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Edwardian Spider Web and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise and Pearls in beautiful antique gold.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15-18k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Star of David
Victorian 15-18k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Star of David

Victorian 15-18k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Star of David

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare Mid-19th Century 5.0 carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Persian Turquoise Star of David Pendant, C.1850s Between the span of the Victorian era and our present day, the ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian

Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian

Located in New York, NY

The 23 round Persian Turquoise cabochons are absolutely exquisite.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Turquoise and Pearl Pendant. Charming articulated drop with rows of tiny Persian turquoises and faux seed pearls. Patinaed silver metal. 3.25" x 1.5", Indian 1900's....

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Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Claw Set Persian Turquoise Gold Ring
Claw Set Persian Turquoise Gold Ring

Claw Set Persian Turquoise Gold Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Early Turquoise Ring set in 10K gold. Claw prong setting. Turquoise measures approximately 6.2 mm. The Ring is a size 8-1/4 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Lapis Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Lapis Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Lapis Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Elegant vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid gold dangle drop earrings for pierced ears with 9 Persian turquoise and two prong set lapis beads /cabs set on an openwork gold base .

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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise 10 Karat Gold Claw Set Ring
Antique Persian Turquoise 10 Karat Gold Claw Set Ring

Antique Persian Turquoise 10 Karat Gold Claw Set Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

10K Gold Antique Turquoise Ring with a stunning claw setting. Ring is a 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Ring sits up .37 of inch off your finger. Be sure to check our st...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Antique Victorian  Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet
Antique Victorian  Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian Era Persian Turquoise Bangle in Greek Key Pattern in Rose Gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Turquoise, Rose Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bangle
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bangle

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made Victorian bangle with Persian turquoises and seed pearls laid over sterling silver.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Ring
Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Ring

Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Ring

Located in Oxford, GB

An diamond and turquoise 18k gold Victorian ring, natural Persian turquoise surrounded by 13 rose cut diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Chandelier Earring with Persian Turquoise and Peridot
Chandelier Earring with Persian Turquoise and Peridot

Chandelier Earring with Persian Turquoise and Peridot

By Lori Kaplan Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Using my Victorian inspired cross bar, I've created these chandelier earrings in faceted oval Peridots with smooth oval Persian Turquoise.

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2010s American Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Banbury, GB

Victorian Persian turquoise cluster ring. 18K yellow gold of cluster design set with diamonds weighing approx. 1.6 ct encircling an oval turquoise.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm
Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm

Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm c.1880 Extra Large size. 13.5 grams Length: 3.5 inches Width: 1.7 inches

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring
Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A Victorian ring, 1880s, with rosecut diamonds and a beautiful large Persian turqouise. The turqouise has an intense, yet very pleasant colour and a sporty curveous shape, which make...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Petite Pinky Ring by Ostby & Barton in 10 Karat Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Petite Pinky Ring by Ostby & Barton in 10 Karat Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Petite Pinky Ring by Ostby & Barton in 10 Karat Gold

Located in Pasadena, CA

Victorian Persian Turquoise Petite Pinky Ring by Ostby & Barton in 10K Yellow Gold Size 4.25/4.5 Otsy & Barton were a famed jewelry company formed in the mid 19th Century and came ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18 karat yellow gold and silver cluster ring topped with a cabochon of Persian turquoise and skirted with twenty old European cut diamonds that weigh .85 carats in total. This sweet ...

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Antique 1880s Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Ruby Serpent Bracelet
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Ruby Serpent Bracelet

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Ruby Serpent Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

An astonishing serpent bracelet in 14 Kt gold, abundant in close set Persian turquoise finely hand crafted in Austria Hungary c. 1860. The bracelet is a rare beauty and surpasses the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian George III Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Halo Studs
Victorian Persian Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Halo Studs

Victorian Persian Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Halo Studs

Located in Denver, CO

These beautiful Victorian 18kt yellow gold earrings feature two natural oval-shaped Persian turquoise cabochons measuring 10 mm x 11.5 mm surrounded by thirty rose-cut diamonds total...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 18 karat and silver featuring 2 Sleeping Beauty Persian Turquoise oval cabochons measures 13.00 x 9.90 mm surrounded by rose and french cut diamonds. Weight 15.2 gr./9.8...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Victorian 9ct gold Seed Pearl & Persian Turquoise Ring
Victorian 9ct gold Seed Pearl & Persian Turquoise Ring

Victorian 9ct gold Seed Pearl & Persian Turquoise Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique Victorian 9ct rose gold Seed Pearl & Persian Turquoise Ring.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise Ring
Antique Persian Turquoise Ring

Antique Persian Turquoise Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Stone details: The hue of this Persian turquoise is a very lively blue with superb visual presentation.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Persian Turquoise and Old European Diamond Necklace
Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Persian Turquoise and Old European Diamond Necklace

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Persian Turquoise and Old European Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Persian Turquoise and 2.2cts Old European Diamond Necklace Sure one-of-a-kind this amazing pave turquoise and old euro cut diamond necklace is pure bliss....

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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25
Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25

Located in Torrance, CA

Centrally mounted Persian turquoise is cabochon cut and graduates in size from 2mm to 3mm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pierced Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pierced Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Pierced Bangle Bracelet

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Victorian Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Persian Turquoise Secondary Stone: Seed Pearl Bracelet Width: 1" Bracelet Inner Circumference: 6" Bracelet Weight: 4...

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Antique 1880s British Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Bypass Ring
1890 Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Bypass Ring

1890 Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Bypass Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

This lovely ring comes from the 1890 Victorian era and is made in 14k yellow gold with both turquoise and seed pearls. This ring is truly special for any lover of turquoise or anyone...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Ring Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold 1880
Persian Turquoise Ring Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold 1880

Persian Turquoise Ring Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold 1880

Located in New York, NY

A stunning original Victorian Etruscan Revival Ring set with Persian Turquoise.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25
Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25

Antique Victorian Navette Ring Persian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 10k Gold 5.25

Located in Torrance, CA

Centrally mounted Persian turquoise is cabochon cut and graduates in size from 2mm to 3mm.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet
Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

Antique Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Vibrant Persian turquoise stones are meticulously arranged in floret motifs surrounded by and adorned at the center with diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise-set Gold Ring
Antique Persian Turquoise-set Gold Ring

Antique Persian Turquoise-set Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Stone details: The hue of this Persian turquoise is a very lively blue with superb visual presentation.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Persian Turquoise Diamond Roped Gold Ring
Antique Enamel Persian Turquoise Diamond Roped Gold Ring

Antique Enamel Persian Turquoise Diamond Roped Gold Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880-1920, 14k. This Antique ring is one-of-a-kind. The look and feel is colorful antique chic all the way. Featuring Persian turquoise and diamonds encircled by roped gold, th...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Persian Turquoise Heart Bow Ribbon Locket Brooch/Pendant Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Persian Turquoise Heart Bow Ribbon Locket Brooch/Pendant Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Persian Turquoise Heart Bow Ribbon Locket Brooch/Pendant Yellow Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

This romantic jewel of Victorian inspiration is pavé-set throughout with circular Persian turquoise cabochons of an incredible sky-blue hue.

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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Mid Victorian Persian Turquoise Necklace
Antique Mid Victorian Persian Turquoise Necklace

Antique Mid Victorian Persian Turquoise Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Enchanting cabochon Persian Turquoise gems are set shoulder to shoulder in nine droplets that make a romantic display at your neck as they dangle from perfect little round flowers. T...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

The Persian cabochon turquoise is robin egg blue totaling 4 cts in weight.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bow and Flower Necklace
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bow and Flower Necklace

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bow and Flower Necklace

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful and symbolic, this turquoise and gold necklace, c. 1860, expresses "think of me" in more ways than one. Small forget-me-not flowers are links on the persian turqu...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Natural Pearl Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Persian Turquoise Natural Pearl Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Persian Turquoise Natural Pearl Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

14k rose gold hinged bangle bracelet with natural pearls. Untreated Persian Turquoise and old mine diamond. Wonderful original old bracelet. All handmade and all original stones. Cir...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian  Persian Turquoise Pierced Gold Cross Pendant in Box
Antique Victorian  Persian Turquoise Pierced Gold Cross Pendant in Box

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Pierced Gold Cross Pendant in Box

Located in Cape May, NJ

Victorian 15K Gold Persian Turquoise Pierced Cross Pendant c.1880 in Box Era: Late Victorian c.1880 Maker: S.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant
Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant

Victorian Persian Turquoise Moonstone Pearl Spider and Fly Insect Pendant

Located in New York, NY

The gorgeous spider is set with a round Persian Turquoise cabochon of great beauty along with a pearl.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Gold Antique
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Gold Antique

Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochon of stunning beauty.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Persian Turquoise Etruscan Revival Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold
Persian Turquoise Etruscan Revival Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold

Persian Turquoise Etruscan Revival Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Antique Persian Turquoise Ring in the Etruscan Revival style in 14 Karat Rose Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Persian Turquoise and Gold Sautoir
Persian Turquoise and Gold Sautoir

Persian Turquoise and Gold Sautoir

Located in Aspen, CO

Natural Persian turquoise and 18K long necklace with large removeable turquoise nugget at the bottom. This nugget with natural matrix matches the turquoise in the long chain, it is ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise

Antique Persian turquoise Claw set Gold Ring
Antique Persian turquoise Claw set Gold Ring

Antique Persian turquoise Claw set Gold Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Early Turquoise ring set in 10K Gold stone is approximately 6.7 mm Size is 9-1/4" Hit contact dealer if you have any questions

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Griffin Dragon Seahorse Persian Turquoise Ring Antique Belle Epoque Gold
Griffin Dragon Seahorse Persian Turquoise Ring Antique Belle Epoque Gold

Griffin Dragon Seahorse Persian Turquoise Ring Antique Belle Epoque Gold

Located in New York, NY

A STUNNING BEAUX ARTS - VICTORIAN GOLD RING WITH A PAIR OF SEAHORSE, GRIFFIN OR DRAGON WITH A GORGEOUS PERSIAN TURQUOISE CABOCHON IN THE CENTER.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold, Gold

19th Century Persian Turquoise Old Mine Diamond Gold Brooch
19th Century Persian Turquoise Old Mine Diamond Gold Brooch

19th Century Persian Turquoise Old Mine Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A real eye catcher: This classic brooch features a gorgeous Persian Turquoise cabochon of the most perfect blue color. The turquoise is surrounded by 20 old mine cut Diamonds weighin...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls
Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls

Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls

Located in Aspen, CO

Barrette for the hair in natural Persian turquoise and natural oriental pearls are set in gold to create this antique hair barrette. 2.75 inches long. 15K gold and probably Europea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Ring Flower Motif Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Ring Flower Motif Gold Antique Engagement Ring

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Ring Flower Motif Gold Antique Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with six Persian Turquoise gems and Pearls in a delicate flower motif.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Earrings
Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Earrings

Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Earrings

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W 0.75 in D 0.5 in L 2 in

Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Earrings

Located in Summerland, CA

Spectacular pair of Victorian era Persian Turquoise Tassel earrings. Tested 14k yellow gold, Secure tight ear clip backs with peg for pierced ears. .75 X 2" long

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Antique 1870s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Snake Ring
Victorian Persian Turquoise Snake Ring

Victorian Persian Turquoise Snake Ring

Located in Austin, TX

A particularly good example of a Victorian era snake ring. English 15k gold snake ring with diamond eyes and Persian turquoise head.

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English Fashion Rings

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Hinged Bracelet
Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Hinged Bracelet

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Hinged Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely gorgeous gold bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautiful piece is made of 14kt yellow gold and is detailed with a row of 8 vibrant Persian turquois...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet
Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet

Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

A large open horseshoe rests at the center, displaying 15 brilliant Persian turquoise stones which are interspersed by small, sparkling old Rose Cut diamonds.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Festoon Link Necklace
Victorian Persian Turquoise Festoon Link Necklace

Victorian Persian Turquoise Festoon Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This lovely piece is set in 14kt rose gold and is comprised of 17 round cabochon and 17 oval-shaped turquoise stones. ...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bell Earrings
Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bell Earrings

Victorian Persian Turquoise Gold Bell Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Calibrated Persian turquoise stones and delicate natural seed pearls line the top of the earrings, and a three dimensional gold bell swings freely in the center.

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Antique 1880s English Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Parure

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Diamond Parure

Located in New York , NY

Cabochon Persian turquoise and diamond necklace and matching earclips designed as cascading wisterias.

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British Drop Necklaces

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

An old mine cut diamond is surrounded by six Persian turquoise in a stunning 18kt yellow gold mount with open work and engraving.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Ring
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Ring

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Heart Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning turquoise and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Persian Turquoise Faceted Gold Ball Dangle Earrings
Victorian Persian Turquoise Faceted Gold Ball Dangle Earrings

Victorian Persian Turquoise Faceted Gold Ball Dangle Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Graduating calibrated Persian turquoise stones line the base of the earrings, and a second, faceted gold ball swings freely in the center.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Round Cluster Ring

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond Round Cluster Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This superb antique round cluster ring is set with a principal Persian turquoise cabochon, surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds. The piece dates to the late 19th Century, excepti...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Victorian Persian Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian persian turquoise for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 57 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian persian turquoise among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic victorian persian turquoise over the years, but those made by Jill Garber and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a victorian persian turquoise, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Persian Turquoise?

The price for a victorian persian turquoise starts at $375 and tops out at $13,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,295.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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 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.

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Questions About Victorian Persian Turquoise
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Persian turquoise is still mined. Persian turquoise is mined in Iran, which is one of the most important sources of turquoise and was believed to embody the symbol of heaven on earth. Shop a wide range of turquoise jewelry and home decor on 1stDibs.