Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo turquoise ring, marked 'Charles Johnson'. Sterling. Beautiful hand stamped silver work
1960s American Native American Vintage Navajo Turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo turquoise ring, marked 'Charles Johnson'. Sterling. Beautiful hand stamped silver work
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling necklace with shadow box sterling silver naja holding three Blue
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$3,800 / item
Large Navajo Turquoise Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large and stunning color Navajo turquoise and sterling cuff bracelet. Large center stone surrounded
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace with thirteen natural turquoise stones set in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Featuring five Red Mountain turquoise stones in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Shadowbox Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver shadowbox cuff bracelet. With five Kingman turquoise stones in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Monumental Navajo Turquoise Arm Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Monumental Navajo turquoise arm cuff. Sterling silver arm cuff with large single slab of turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and coral sterling silver cuff bracelet. Five natural, untreated Sleeping Beauty
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver ring. Single stone surrounded by elaborate sterling design
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Heavy Navajo turquoise and spiny oyster bracelet. Large center Carlin turquoise stone, featuring
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Indian Mountain turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Large, natural, untreated stone
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Carrico Lake turquoise and sterling ring stamped "EP." Stylized feathers accent and a large
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$1,150
Navajo Turquoise Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo Blue Diamond turquoise pendant set in sterling silver with twisted rope border. Nice
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise ring set in sterling silver with twisted rope border and palmette design
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Five beautiful round-cut Morenci stones with
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Double strand Navajo pearl sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace. Six high quality stones
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Eleven rectangle conchos with single Sleeping
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Single-stone of stunning Morenci turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace, a timeless vintage piece that
Turquoise
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. With single triangle-cut stone in bezel setting
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Large high-quality center stone in geometric
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Eighteen total conchos, alternating between "X
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise cluster and sterling silver concho belt. Fifteen circular total conchos with
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Squash Blossom necklace with eight turquoise stone naja and ten turquoise stone rope. Old
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo petit point turquoise and sterling cluster bracelet. Great older piece with nice patina and
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo petit point turquoise and sterling cluster bracelet. Great older piece with nice patina and
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Navajo turquoise sterling silver cuff is a striking example of traditional
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo three-stone turquoise bracelet. Each stone set in thick stamped sterling border and inlaid
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Kachina Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
untreated Kingman turquoise cabochons resting in sawtooth silver bezels. At the center, a gold figure with
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Five natural, untreated stones set in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Battle Mountain turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace. Ten natural, quality
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten large quality stones set in
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sand cast turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 10 quality Kingman turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. Ten natural stones in shadow box
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cross Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty large cross pendant with hand
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Sixteen total conchos plus belt. Alternating
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sand Cast Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver sand cast cuff bracelet. Single Kingman stone in bezel setting
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Eleven total conchos having oval and butterfly
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Featuring eleven large conchos with natural
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and turquoise bracelet by Navajo Silversmith Glen
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo petit point turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. 35 round-cut deep teal and blue stones
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo petit point turquoise and sterling cluster bracelet. Great older piece with nice patina and
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo petit point turquoise and sterling cluster bracelet. Great older piece with nice patina and
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver cluster petit point bracelet. This dynamic
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Concho Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo single-stone turquoise concho cuff bracelet. Old Pawn. Stone is surrounded by twisted rope
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. 18 exceptional Kingman turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom necklace. Large natural
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Five banded sterling cuff bracelet with five Morenci
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Double band sterling cuff with five Morenci turquoise
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Large Blue Gem turquoise stone framed by intricate
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Large bracelet with two stones set in shadowbox and
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. Open design on sterling with single
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and coral sterling silver cuff bracelet. With center shadowbox design having Cripple
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Silver Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. With round shadowbox in center holding six
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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