Zuni Needlepoint Cluster Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni needlepoint sterling and turquoise cuff bracelet by Lance & Cordelia Waatsa, Zuni.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Finely crafted Zuni needlepoint Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver necklace.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Turquoise Needlepoint Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise needlepoint and sterling bracelet.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Native American Zuni Needlepoint Silver and Turquoise Oversize Cuff/ Bracelet Turquoise has a slight red matrix running in it.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Cluster Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking brooch captivates with its intricate design and vibrant turquoise stones. Crafted in sterling silver, it showcases a central oval pattern adorned with meticulously arra...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Zuni Turquoise Needlepoint Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" - Sterling 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Needlepoint Native American Tribal Affiliation: Zuni Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Bracelet Style: Cuf...
Turquoise
Vintage Zuni American Indian Needlepoint Turquoise Sterling Child’s Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Zuni cuff bracelet features a needlepoint turquoise stone design in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Coral and Sterling Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Known for her innovations in the Zuni needlepoint technique, Edith Tsabetsaye is an award-winning silversmith.
Coral, Sterling Silver
Native American Zuni MNU Sterling Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Needlepoint is a Zuni and Navajo technique featuring straight, long narrow stones pointed on each side.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Round Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Needlepoint is a Zuni and Navajo technique featuring straight, long narrow stones pointed on each side.
Turquoise, Silver
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H 2.75 in W 2.83 in L 28 in
Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by J. S. Bellson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Vintage Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace is a piece of Native American Southwestern Art by Artist, J.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Cluster Cuff Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Dramatic in style, size and craftsmanship. Exceptional Zuni lapidary skill is evident in the multiple rows of stunning needlepoint turquoise intricately handset in by Native America...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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W 3.75 in L 27.5 in
Jane L. Peynetsa Zuni Needlepoint Squash Blossom Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Zuni squash blossom necklace & earring demi-parure.
Turquoise
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise and sterling cuff bracelet by Lance and Cordelia Waatsa.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise needlepoint earrings with 31 slivers of turquoise arranged on four levels.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise and sterling earrings.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Silver and Turquoise Needlepoint Chain Link Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Zuni silver and turquoise needlepoint necklace with chain links.
Zuni Silver and Needlepoint Turquoise Raindrops and Rope Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zuni Silver and Needlepoint Turquoise Raindrops and Rope Chandelier Earrings c.1970s Each earring weighs: 5.61 grams Length: 3.6" Width at widest point: 0. 74"
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Zuni Needlepoint Cuffs 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage matched pair Zuni 'needlepoint' turquoise/sterling cuff bracelets.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni American Indian Needlepoint Turquoise & Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Zuni American Indian pendant necklace features needlepoint turquoise stones in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Zuni Joe Written Turquoise Needlepoint with Carved Coral Cuff
Located in New York, NY
This sterling Zuni turquoise cuff has a needlepoint design on the outside with a carved coral center.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Zuni Pawn American Indian Needlepoint Turquoise & Sterling Cuff
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Zuni Pawn American Indian cuff bracelet features a needlepoint turquoise stone design in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet sleeping beauty Navajo Turquoise- Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Hand crafted Sleeping Beauty Navajo Sterling silver bracelet. 3 Rings makes up the bracelet with 7 bezel set Turquoise stones set in a graduated fashion. This can be worn by both a m...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$189,750
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE necklace with Fine Persian Turquoise. 102 carats of Persian Turquoise 59.95 carats of white pear, round and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum 18 inch leng...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Navajo Turquoise and Gold Watch Band, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning four piece gold bracelet, ring, bolo and buckle set made by Robert and Burnice Leekya. Navajo four-piece set: watch band, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquo...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 12 quality Kingman turquoise stones on each side with 7 stones on naja and another single naja drop. Each stone surrounded by h...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Zuni Raised Inlay Turquoise Coral Onyx Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous bracelet is the creation of the famed Zuni silversmith couple Bryce and Erma Eustace. Though the raised inlay has always been Erma's signature design, this bracelet is...
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
William Goldberg 63 Carat Spectacular Diamond Infinity Necklace
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of how fancy shapes can really create a statement piece of jewelry is this diamond necklace by William Goldberg. Designed as a two-row swag of Ashoka [brand name ...
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Concho Belt, Earrings and Necklace Set
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni inlaid set including belt, squash blossom necklace and earrings. 11 belt conchos. "AB". Marked sterling. Museum quality. The Navajo word for the squash blossom bead literally m...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
ZUNI ARTIST Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Corals & Turquoises
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
A native American ring made by a Zuni artist. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, made by a native American tribal artist of the Zuni, back in the late 1960's. The beautiful r...
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
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 stones set in shadow box with twisted rope border. Great patina that can be buffed out ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georgian Gold and Turquoise Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Georgian gold and turquoise bracelet, the gold mesh bracelet with a clasp in the form of a heart, encrusted with cabochon turquoises surrounded by gold foliate decorations, circa 1...
Turquoise, Gold
Zuni Snake Eye Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 6"
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 32 snake eye cut, sleeping beauty turquoise gemstones. It is the creation of Zuni silversmith Susie Livingston. The face of this ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$570,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 17.5 in
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 116.80ct Yellow Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important and sensational grand yellow diamond riviera tennis necklace. Center stone 6.05ct graduating 1ct stone in the back. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 70 radiant diam...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning vintage Navajo cuff bracelet, handcrafted in sterling silver and featuring five beautiful oval-shaped turquoise cabochons, likely from the renowned Royston mine. The stone...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo white buffalo turquoise bracelet set in sterling silver. Large center with cast and hand stamped palmettes and twisted rope border design. Very nice detail and solid weight. W...
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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