Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$715Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k White Gold Turquoise and Diamond "Evil Eye" Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight:APPROX 0.35CT Style:Chain WEIGHT:3GR Base Metal:Gold Diamond Clarity Grade:Slightly Included (SI1) Setting Style:Prong Number of Gemstones:25 Type:Necklace Seconda...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
US 6.5 Resizing is available Turquoise 2.65 carats White Round Diamonds 0.50 carats
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$770Sale Price / item|56% Off
14k White Gold Turquoise and Diamond "Evil Eye" Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight:APPROX 0.31CT Style:Chain WEIGHT:3GR Base Metal:Gold Diamond Clarity Grade:Slightly Included (SI1) Setting Style:Prong Number of Gemstones:20 Type:Necklace Seconda...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The 18 kt white gold enhances the contrast between the vibrant turquoise and the sparkle of the diamonds, resulting in an elegant and refined aesthetic.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Coral Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated necklace in 18-karat white gold exemplifies timeless elegance, enriched by an alternating series of coral and onyx spheres with barrels of onyx and turquoise.
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pippo Perez Turquoise and Diamond Cross Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Center Gemstone: Blue Turquoise Diamond Count: 60 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Tot...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Coral 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This necklace in 18-karat white gold is a triumph of color and sophistication, celebrating the unique beauty of natural gems in a contemporary design.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral 14K White Gold Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made floral-shaped earring is crafted from 14-carat white gold and features a TURQUOISE CABOCHON gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Turquoise, White Agate, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with flowers of paste turquoise linked by leaves in rose gold studded with diamonds.
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Prong Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Thanks to the combination of white gold, brilliant diamonds, and high-quality natural turquoise, this piece is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated, distinctive accesso...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,365Sale Price|25% Off
14K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Ring, 0.52ct Halo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether as a gift or for personal indulgence, it makes an exceptional addition to any jewelry collection. 14 Karat White Gold Turquoise 12mm Diamonds 0.52 Carat
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,900 / item
9.8 Carat Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.8 carats turquoise and .79 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Turquoise Aquamarine 18k White Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, pair of dangle pendant earrings set with two aquamarine cabochons weighing 8.13 carats in total, suspending two engraved turquoise...
Turquoise, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Earrings by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 22.65 carats Turquoise, .55 carats sapphire and 1.57 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS store...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Celestial Halo 14K (18k custom) Natural Diamond White Gold Stud Earrin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold, the classic halo design enhances the beauty of the turquoise while adding exceptional brilliance and sophistication.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Cartier High Jewelry Géometrie &Contrastes Emerald Turquoise White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald cabochons, Chalcedony, Skarn, Turquoise, Black Laquer Necklace by Cartier High Jewelry Géometrie & Contrastes.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Turquoise White Gold Flutter Fan Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Flutter & Fan Design turquoise earrings with Clip On Earrings, Crafted in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Turquoise 18k White Gold Wire Cuff Bracelet 6.5"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection: Tiffany T Style: T Wire Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier18K White Gold 12.73 ct Diamond, Turquoise & Emerald Bracelet CA01-021726
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A total of 540 diamonds, weighing 12.73 carats, cover the rigid white gold cuff, establishing a luminous base. Turquoise segments mark the terminals and provide a counterpoint to the...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Carved Turquoise and 9.24tcw Diamond Flower Earring & Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
This coordinated earring and brooch set is crafted in 18k white gold and designed with carved turquoise flowers surrounded by 9.24ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Hematite Turquoise White Gold Cuff Flexible Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Hematite cuff flexible bangle 3cm wide, alternating 18 karat white gold elements, set with turquoise cabochons.
Turquoise, Hematite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Craig Drake 18k White Gold Turquoise 7.40ct White & Black Diamond Earrings Clips
By Craig Drake
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Estate Craig Drake Turquoise 7.40ct White & Black Diamond 18k White Gold Earclips will make the perfect gift for her!
Diamond, Pearl, Black Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Turquoise Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These earrings in 18-karat white gold offer a vibrant expression of color and design, combining Arizona turquoise, diamonds, black onyx, and red stone in a rich and striking aestheti...
Diamond, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,200Sale Price / item|30% Off
JR Turquoise and Rose Cut 18 Karat White Gold Earring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Turquoise and Rose Cut 18 Karat White Gold Earring Full of brilliance and sparkle, this Rose cut diamond earring with Turquoise will make a perfect piece for your ensemble.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,249Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rosecut Diamond & Turquoise Tassel Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Rosecut Diamond & Turquoise Tassel Earring in 18 Karat White Gold Inspired by nature, our Signature Waterfall Collection Earrings is full of brilliance and sparkle, this Rose...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,920Sale Price / item|30% Off
JR Turquoise and Rose Cut 18 Karat White Gold Earring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Turquoise and Rose Cut 18 Karat White Gold Earring These dangling pair of Rose-cut diamond earrings with Turquoise is statement makers.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Cabochon Cut Turquoise and Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Turquoise: 160 round cut: 12.04cttw Diamonds: 160 round cut: 3.09cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Length: the necklace measures 17.0” inches in length Weight: 24...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring, 0.56ct, New
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The finely crafted 18 kt white gold enhances the overall brightness and sophistication of the piece.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K White Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive 18 K white Gold bracelet featuring 10 natural slepping Beauty Turquoise Cabochons each aurroounded by a total 0f 295 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.80 ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
JR 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rose Cut Turquoise Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rose Cut Turquoise Necklace Every necklace has a story to tell!
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 18-karat white gold pendant is a unique piece of fine jewelry, crafted with exceptional attention to detail and a design that combines precious materials elegantly.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Spiral Oval Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of estate huggie earrings, beautifully crafted in 18 karat white gold and centered by vibrant natural cabochon turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo White Buffalo turquoise and sterling silver adjustable ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Fancy Diamond Prong Setting Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and distinctive, this beautiful 18-karat white gold ring features a striking natural turquoise from Arizona, showcased as the centerpiece of the design thanks to its intense ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified $4,250 221276 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Turquoise ring has been Certifie...
Turquoise, White Gold
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large White Buffalo Turquoise and sterling silver bolo neck tie by Navajo Silversmith Caleb Calles Yaqui.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 14K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings, 32ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted in radiant 14-karat gold, these extraordinary earrings are graced with 31.96 carats of vivid turquoise—each stone a tribute to nature’s artistry and centuries of reverenc...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Necklace - 18k Cabochon .25ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Round Cabochon Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Necklace with white Freshwater pearls and turquoise beads
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
A modern, bohemian necklace made of white/ cream lustrous freshwater pearls and beautiful Arizona turquoise beads.
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Modern Turquoise Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings, Grain Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These stunning earrings in 18-karat white gold are a true tribute to elegance and natural charm, embellished with natural turquoise from Arizona and surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.16 White Diamonds Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
From this bar, a larger diamond, set in 18K white gold, elegantly suspends a round turquoise cabochon.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Adorned with cabochon-cut natural turquoise and brilliant white diamonds, this set exudes luxury and sophistication.
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and White Buffalo turquoise post back stud earrings.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Evil Eye Ring with Turquoise and Diamond Accents
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
A reminder to trust your instincts, stay curious, and move through the world with clarity and confidence. - 18K white gold - Centre turquoise stone: 1.00 tcw - Naturals diamonds: 0....
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
White South Sea Pearls and Natural Turquoise drop Earrings
By Lola Florence Hawaii
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
White South Sea Australian Pearl and Turquoise disc Drop Earrings White South Sea Australian Pearls, approximately 14 mm, in a unique rounded drop shape, are paired with irregular, ...
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 8.35 Carat Turquoise and Diamond Ring - Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
The soft blue color of the turquoise contrasts beautifully against the bright white diamonds and polished 18K white gold setting.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.65 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.65 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $6,000.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Turquoi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.10 Carats Turquoi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,400.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.30 Carats Turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your everyday elegance with these stunning, vibrant earrings, masterfully crafted in lustrous 14K white gold. Each striking earring centers on a magnificent 11mm turquoise c...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$4,399Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Turquoise Diamond White 14k Gold Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Diamond 10-RND-0,49-G/VS1A Diamond 9-RND-0,15-G/VS1A Diamond 136-RND-0,68-G/VS1A Turquoise 2-7,8 ct Size 45 cm Weight 8,49 grams It is our honor to create fine j...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,399Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Turquoise Diamond White 14k Gold Pendant Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Diamond 10-RND-0,49-G/VS1A Diamond 9-RND-0,15-G/VS1A Diamond 136-RND-0,68-G/VS1A Turquoise 2-7,8 ct Size 45 cm Weight 8,49 grams It is our honor to create fine j...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise with Diamond Earring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise with Diamond 3.06 carats Earring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated in th...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Turquoise Drop Earrings with Diamonds, 6.90ct
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise 6.90 Total Carats Diamonds 0.15 Total Carats 1.20” Length x 0.42” Width Elevate your fine jewelry collection with these refined 14K white gold shepherd hoop earrings, sho...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Chinese Turquoise Double Gourd 14K White Gold Pendant Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The finely carved large, natural turquoise double gourd gem is mounted in a heavy, substantial 14K white gold and diamond setting and may be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Turquoise Bead and Accent Diamond Necklace w/ Extender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This necklace features a striking strand of vibrant, sky-blue synthetic turquoise beads separated by polished 18K white gold bands, with the front-facing beads beautifully accented b...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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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