$28,125Sale Price|25% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Jade Door Knocker Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dangling below, a larger smooth turquoise sphere is suspended at the center of a white jade hoop, creating a stunning interplay of color and texture.
Turquoise, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Caelmare】Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Akoya Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Material: Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl, Natural Diamond, 18K White Gold Turquoise: 11.70 ct, Natural Sleeping Beauty, No Electroly...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
【Caelmare】Azure Halo Akoya Pearl, Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Turquoise, Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions Earrings Lenght Approx. 1.9 x 1.75 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: Approx. 3...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Estate Turquoise and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This ring makes a dazzling statement. Set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,950 / item
Turquoise Diamond Meghna Jewels Marquise Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful triple drop earrings are cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 7.54 carat turquoise and .71 carat of sparkling diamonds, french hook closures. Frame...
Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Round Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
10.14 Carat Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Handcrafted design set in 18 karats white gold. Turquoise: 10.14 karat, oval cabochon Diamond: 1.12 carats, round brilliant cut Color: F-G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: 24mm x 20mm ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring 14 Cabochon Turquoise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
【Caelmare】Baroque Bloom Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Turquoise, 18k Gold, and Diamond Dimensions Ring Face Appxon. 2.2 x 2.5 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 4-6 mm Quality: ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, White Gold
Sterling and Turquoise Cross Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large cross pendant having four light blue and white Kingman turquoise stones. Cross is heavily decorated with stamped floral designs, affixed to custom stamped link chain.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14 Karat Gold, these beautiful hoop earrings are set with 1.55 carats turquoise & .62 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in ruby and emerald. FOLLOW MEGH...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Piaget 18K White Gold Limelight Gala Turquoise 32mm Dial Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rhodium-finished 18K white gold, the watch case is adorned with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.75 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Turquoise, 14 Karat White and Yellow Anchor Shape Cufflinks
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage anchors shape cufflinks in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds and turquoise paste These cufflinks were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Sleeping Beauty with Pave Diamonds Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Sleeping Beauty turquoise, pave diamonds, with 14k white gold faceted balls stretchy bracelet.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Elegant 14k Gold Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant earring is crafted in rich 14k gold, featuring three vibrant turquoises and a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 14k Gold Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant earring is crafted in rich 14k gold, featuring three vibrant turquoises and a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K 7.23 Carat Persian Turquoise and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Length: 2.5 inches Width: 1.9 inches wide Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 26.07 grams Diamonds: 4.01 carats Turquoise: 7.23 carats
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earring with White Jade and Bezel Set Turquoise Accent
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earring with White Jade and connecting Bezel Set Turquoise Center is an excellent statement piece.
Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Estate Layered Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
** please note this necklace is ready to ship, we ship the next day A regal double estate layered 20 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turq...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
【Caelmare】Azure Halo Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearls, Turquoise, 18k White Gold, and Natural Diamonds. Dimensions 45 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 8.5-9 mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Ver...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Drops and Diamond Earrings, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Drops and Diamond Earrings made in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Ring With Aquamarine 6.32 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Turquoise: 2.98 Carats Aquamarine: 2.98 Carats Diamond: 0.36 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Siz...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Three-Stone Cerrillos Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Each stone having feather, scallop, and sterling bead details, attached to tri-band cuff. Turquoise stones are a vibrant blue with brown, gold, and white matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
9.80 Carat Cabochon Cut Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This striking ring features a vibrant 9.80-carat Persian turquoise, beautifully framed by a sparkling halo of 1.05 carats of round brilliant-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
225 Carat Turquoise Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new 225 carat turquoise pendant in 18 karat gold. The total diamond weighs 2.10 carat and mix sapphire (blue sapphire and other) weighs 3.82 carat. The total weight of pendant is ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$384Sale Price|20% Off
14 kt Rose Gold Turquoise Bracelet
Located in София, BG
Rose Gold Bracelet set with Turquoise. Gold color: White and Rose Dimensions: 18 cm (Length).
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise Diamond Meghna Jewels Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Bora Bora earrings are cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 20.57 carat turquoise and 4.63 carat of diamond pave arches. Complimentary conversion to clip-on...
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Christina Addison Rubelite Turquoise Gold Flower Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison 18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Earring with 12 Pear shaped print set Turquoise surrounding a print set Faceted Rubellite Center.
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
【Caelmare】Ocean Crown South Sea Pearl & Turquoise Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The contrast of sky-blue turquoise and sparkling white diamonds creates a composition that is both refreshing and noble.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Tiffany & Co T Large Turquoise Diamond Circle Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Elegant worn alone or layered with other treasured pieces, this is a distinctive addition to any jewellery collection. ● Brand: Tiffany & Co. ● Collection: Tiffany T ● Size: Large ● ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Round Disk Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1728/TUE/00/00/101_V1374/00/00/00/10145 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: translucent turquoise, guilloche ground Measureme...
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Turquoise, Diamonds & Sapphire X Motif Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The polished blue-green beauty of turquoise is enhanced by precious gemstones of diamonds and sapphires for this ring. An oval cabochon turquoise is an apex, held in place by intercr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Go...
Round Disk Pendant 18k White Gold Translucent Turquoise Enamel Guilloche Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1728/TUE/00/00/101 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: translucent turquoise, guilloche ground Measurements: Ø app. 15.0 mm C...
18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise with Diamonds Chain Necklace N3846
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Exquisite, long and smooth Sleeping Beauty turquoise briolette drop with its natural matrix, diamond accented on a 14k white gold chain.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a gorgeous 8mm sugarloaf turquoise cabochon set with brilliant white diamonds in 18k gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanite, Turquoise Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold, Enamel & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite is 1.00 carats. The Tanzanite is ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Topaz Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Turquoise Drop Earrings The earrings are 14K White Gold There are 0.33 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI There are 0.82 Carats Blue Sapphires There are 4.00 Carats Blue Topaz There ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold,...
Antique 18k Gold Pearl and Turquoise Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
18K Gold Pearl and Turquoise Cocktail Ring. Ring features a decorative arrangement of four white pearls and two vivid turquoise stones.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanites, Turquoise Enamel & Diamonds Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Enamel Modern Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanites is 12.15 carats. The Tanzanites...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Torquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold Total Weight 19,61 gr Diamonds 3,39 ct Turquoise 36,34 ct Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that sear...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Statement Necklace, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and bold turquoise cabochon and diamond necklace crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
MODERNIST Convertible Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
They are embellished with four natural blue turquoises and one-hundred-twelve natural earth mined white colorless diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful Real Magnesite & Real Turquoise 18" Elegant Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautifully polished natural "spider veins" white Magnesite enhanced with round Turquoise rondels in the beautiful 18 inch long necklace.
Turquoise, Silver
$4,304Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Color Bakelite Marquise Earrings with Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Long and alluring this turquoise color bakelite earring is 4 inch long with white diamond pave work on 14K white gold is a stunning earring for summers.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Marina J. Turquoise, Seed Pearl & Silver Dangle Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair is made with vibrant Turquoise which are encapsulated between two Silver cups from which a decorative Silver Cup and long strands of Seed Pearls hang.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Turquoise Ring With Amethyst 8.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Amethyst: 3.30 Carats Turquoise: 2.86 Carats Swiss Blue Topaz: 1.40 Carats Diamond: 0.74 Carats Met...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Silver, ...
Round Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Turquoise Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1701/TÜ/00/00/101_V1376/00/00/00/10142 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Trance Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: translucent turquoise, guilloche Diamonds: 30 diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Turquoise 5.88 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Turquoise: 3.78 Carats Ethiopian Opal: 1.22 Carats Diamond: 0.88 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond and Turquoise Bead Double Infinity Station Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Diamonds Station Types: Turquoise Blue Colored Bea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Ring With Multicolor Tourmaline 6.56 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Turquoise: 3.02 Carats Pink Tourmaline: 1.32 Carats Green Tourmaline: 1.32 Carats Blue Tourmaline: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Two Toned Turquoise Heart and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k two toned turquoise heart and diamond necklace. Heart measures 23.8 x 19.5 mm, 3 round diamonds connecting to the heart on both sides of chain, the length of the necklace is 16 ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Ring With Multicolor Tourmaline 6.1 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Turquoise: 2.62 Carats Diamond: 0.76 Carats Green Tourmaline: 0.68 Carats Pink Tourmaline: 0.68 Car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Enamel 14K (18k Custom) White Gold Diamond Vertical Bar Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flowing with elegance, the Turquoise Enamel 14K White Gold Diamond Vertical Bar Drop Earrings feature sparkling diamonds arranged in a graceful cascading design.
14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Toni Cavelti Modernist Diamond Turquoise Platinum Gold Ring, 1970
Located in New York, NY
This diamond, turquoise, platinum, and 18-karat white gold ring was made by Toni Cavelti in Canada, c. 1970.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Platinum
Fabergé Polar-Bear Egg, 18k White Gold, Turquoise Enamel, Diamonds, Rock Crystal
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Polar Bear-Egg Object, 18k White Gold, Turquoise Guilloché Vitreous Enamel, Diamonds 0.17 ct G VS, White Topaz, Sardonyx, Rock Crystal The Polar Bear Egg, created in 2003, c...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Christina Addison Turquoise Flower Diamonds Cluster Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Cluster Earring with Diamonds measures 1 inch across the top and has a height of 1 inch.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 1.90ct. Fancy Ring in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant turquoise Fancy ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring smooth cabochon turquoise centers wrapped in a striking swirl of black diamond and sparkling diamonds.
White Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
【Caelmare】Azure Crest South Sea Pearl & Turquoise Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, Natural Diamonds, and Natural Turquoise Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 13-14 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Ve...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
10.05 Carat Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this earrings is set with 10.05 carats Turquoise and 1.46 carats glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Tear Drop Turquoise and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Cabochon Tear Drop Turquoise Earrings. Featuring 2 Turquoise Gemstones, weighing approx. 38tcw.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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