$3,259Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
$2,488Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Citrine Turquoise Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Round Cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silv...
Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .49 Carat TW Rose Gold Reversible Pendant
Located in New York, NY
heart shape natural turquoise. The turquoise is complimented by natural round white diamond melee in a
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.45 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have also
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,067Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 5.40 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
$3,259Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.40
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yel...
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,244Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Turquoise Dangle Earrings With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:13.6g,D:1.82Ct, ,SAPPHIRE:1.2Ct,,TURQUOISE:21.38Ct
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,656Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 12.50 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Turquoise. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, White and Rose Gold Cocktail Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique design cocktail retrò ring realized in 14K white gold structure and mounted with 4.50 g of
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930's Art Deco Filigree Turquoise and Old European Diamond Bracelet 14k White G
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Art Deco filigree bracelet with a central turquoise cabochon and an old European cut
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,533Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamonds, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Lapiz, Rose and White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and refine pair of clip-on/drop earrings realized with flower design in 14K rose and white
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold...
$2,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This ring features
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,580Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This ring features
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Turquoise Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold With Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Turquoise Drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,914Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies. These Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies. These Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 6.00 Carats Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise. Size
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Elisa Turquoise & White Flat Keshi Pearl Necklace, 38-Inch by Aria
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 38-Inch Elisa Turquoise and White Flat Keshi Pearl Necklace Elevate your jewelry collection
Pearl, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
$2,871Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 1.00 Carat of Emeralds. These Earrings have Natural
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1.95 CTS Turquoise Cabochon Eternity Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Turquoise Gemstone Weight - 1.95 cts
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond and Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exude elegance and style with our 18k Diamond and Turquoise Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, it
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18K Solid White Gold Turquoise Cabochon Stud Earrings with 1.25 Ct Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant stud earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring 1.25 carats of turquoise cabochon stones
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-carved White Heron, Gold &Silver Opal & Turquoise Heyoka Merrifield Pendant
Located in Rimrock, AZ
White Heron pendant with a bezel-set 7mm x 5mm x 5mm Opal cabochon, backed by a hand-cut and bezel-set
Opal, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Minimalist Heart-Shaped Turquoise Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Charming and contemporary, these 14k white gold stud earrings feature heart-shaped turquoise
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,533Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.12 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond "Welbeck" Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
triangle of blue is turquoise from the now-closed Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona. Eytan bought a
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 37Ct Turquoise Green Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
karat white gold, which perfectly complements the cool tones of the turquoise and enhances the overall
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes turned an interesting turquoise cameo into a bold, one-of-a-kind pendant with a 14
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold...
$5,000Sale Price / item|27% Off
【Caelmare】Lustre Bloom Turquoise & Akoya Earrings
Located in New York, NY
pair a vivid turquoise cabochon with a radiant bloom of baby Akoya pearls and diamonds. Sculpted into a
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Meira T Turquoise Necklace
By Meira T
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold turquoise and diamond pendant necklace. Meira T is a renowned jewelry designer
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .51 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise, white pinctada maxima, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,471Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 10-0,34 ct HSI Aquamarine 2-9,34ct., Turquoise
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 18k Turquoise & Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous turquoise and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a central
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Turquoise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch in 14K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking Mid-Century brooch, crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, featuring a vibrant oval
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Heart & Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vibrant elegance to your wrist with this Turquoise Heart & Diamond 14K White Gold
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mattioli Eve_r Mono Earring 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise, White Diamond 'left'
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Eve_r Mono Earring 18K in Rose Gold & Turquoise with White Diamond (left) Earring in
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Eve_r Mono Earring 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise, White Diamond 'right'
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Eve_r Mono Earring 18K in Rose Gold & Turquoise, with White Diamond (right) Earring in
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,647Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.71 Carat Turquoise Hoop Earrings 2.16 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.71 carats turquoise and 2.16
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.71 Carat Turquoise Hoop Earrings 2.16 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.71 carats turquoise and 2.16
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Handcraft Moon and Sun 18 Karat White Gold Coral Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans and assembled
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise, Brown Diamond 0.49 carat, Black Diamond 1.30 carats and Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Turquoise & Tanzanite Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Natural
Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Turquoise and White Diamond 1.27 Carat TW Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.27cts Natural Pink Pinctada Maxima Natural Turquoise Natural White Diamonds 18K Rose Gold
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,500Sale Price|20% Off
31.61 Carats Oval Turquoise 1.8 Carats SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Chain Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 31.61 carats natural turquoise
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.87 Carat Turquoise and 0.14 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval-cab Prong Setting Turquoise (1 pcs) 4.87 Carat, along
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
$6,460Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Sapphire Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 40-0,38 ct HSI Blue Sapphire 8-3,31ct
Diamond, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Peridot Turquoise Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
10k Turquoise and Pearl cluster ring. Bypass Turquoise and Pearl Bead Sphere
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 7 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Turquoise Gem Color: White About this item
Pearl, Turquoise
East West Oval Cabochon Turquoise and Pavé Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Turquoise, Diamonds Turquoise
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.20 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.09 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Rubies. These
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
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 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.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.