Antique turquoise earrings, Austria-Hungary, ca. 1870.

Biedermeier style earrings made of 14-karat gilded silver They come from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from the end of the 19th century. The earrings are set with imitations of emer...

Earrings in the shape of flowers, made of white and yellow 14-karat gold (585 fineness). Its central diamonds in an old brilliant cut are 0.40 ct each. Additionally surrounded by dia...

Cast from 18K gold and sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 7.3 carats turquoise, 1.15 carats sapphire and 7.37 carats rose cut diamonds with blackened finish. FO...

A gorgeous antique set featuring Persian turquoise and rose cut diamond staged in silver. The Victorian set is consisted of a necklace and earrings. The Victorian dangling earrings have floral design and are equipped with a hook closure. Rose cut diamonds add a subtle sparkle while the turquoise splashes an amazing color. The Victorian necklace is comprised of six smaller turquoises with a large one hanging in the middle. All the stones have a lovely, clean baby blue color. This antique set looks delicate and very feminine with the diamond “petals” creating a great icy effect. The workmanship of the set is outstanding. The curved elements are thoughtfully mixed with the bar parts. All the features of the necklace are connected skillfully, and it sits perfectly on a neck. This antique Victorian set is made of silver and features eight oval cabochon Persian turquoise and rose cut diamonds. Measurements: 14 ½” x 1/8". The flower parts 5/8” x ¾”. The pendant part 2 7/8" x 1". The largest turquoise 5/8” x ¾” (2 x 1.7 cm), the other turquoise from ½” x 3/8” (1.3 x 1 cm) to 3/8” x ¼” (1 x 0.8 cm). The earrings 2” x ¾” (5 x 2 cm) with the hook. The weight is 75.9 grams. Did you know that in 17th century wearing turquoise jewelry was a must for a well-dressed gentleman? The stone was popular to the point when all of the emeralds in the crown that Napoleon I gave Empress Marie Louise were replaced with Persian turquoise cabochons. Today Persian turquoise is beloved by jewelry aficionados for its warm, calming color. It may vary from sky-blue to green. As to the dark veins, it depends on your preferences and a certain piece. Some jewelry collectors prefer turquoise with web pattern of matrix as it adds character to a piece. The name “turquoise” came from the "pierre tourques" that translates as a “Turkish stone...