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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gemstone: Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Earstuds
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2090
Comes With Full Set (Box + Papers)
Date Approx 2017
RRP £3,250 Inc taxes / $3,450 Excl taxes / 3700 € Inc taxes
Model VCARA44500
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Go...
Category
2010s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance a Paris Collection Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance a Paris Collection Necklace In 18k White Gold. The necklace features six 18k white gold lovers figurines, spaced across the chain, with man and a woman on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white go...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut diamonds and rubies with a large cabochon turquoise as its egg. It would make a fine ad...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Yellow Gold AU 750
4.59 Grams total weight
Turquoise Motif - Single Stone - Double Sided
Color of turquoise is very gentle, light teal baby blue. Photos have not been edited, i...
Category
2010s French Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2297
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2010
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model ARB87000
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k White Gold
Ston...
Category
2010s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquosie Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2229
Comes With Box Only
Date Circa 2022
RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 10,800 Excl taxes / 11,600 € Inc taxes
Model VCARP7UP00
Serial Number JC*******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
Category
2010s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Clover White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a classic & unique sweet Alhambra turquoise stud earrings set in a four prong 18k white gold halo clover design.
Comes with original box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Turquoise Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Turquoise Desk Clock
This beautiful desk clock features a turquoise and gold face with diamond and turquoise s...
Category
1980s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Single Motif Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
Collection: Vintage Alhambra
Style: Motif Pendant Necklace
Metal Type: White Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Stone: RARE Turqouise
Pendant Size : Med...
Category
2010s French Retro Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond floral Ear-clips
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond floral ear-clips in 18k yellow gold. The earrings are designed as flower, with the centers set with cabochon cut oval shape turquoises measur...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 10 Motif White Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 10 motifs of turquoise alhambra stones 15mm each.
*** This is an extremely rare, highly collectible turquoise Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels***
This necklace comes with service paper from a VCA store and a VCA box.
Details:
Length: 17"
Width: 15mm
Weight: 22 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 750...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch.
A bouquet brooch set with 11 turquoise and 35 round diamonds approximately 3.25 cts.
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully accented with blue turqu...
Category
Early 2000s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold 10 Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue turquoise...
Category
Early 2000s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Godron 5-in-1 White Gold Interchangeable Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a rare marvel from Van Cleef & Arpels, these 5-in-1 earrings redefine opulence. A fixed white gold ear piece, 5.5 cm in height, anchors the design. Below it, interchangeab...
Category
Early 2000s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
An 18 karat yellow gold flower motif brooch set with 76 round cut diamonds and 4 cabochon turquoise
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Asymmetrical Coral & Turquoise Day & Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Asymmetrical Angel Skin Coral & Turquoise Diamond Day & Night Earrings
A pair of earrings with flower motif daytime elements, one set with a cabochon turquoise an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set with cabochon turquoise and round cut diamonds. The necklace is made of 3 sections a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet
An 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with alternating links set with round cut diamonds and cabochon turquoise
Signed VC&A and numbered...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring.
With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1
Alhambra cut tur...
Category
1990s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare 18k white gold turquoise ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The ring features the iconic 4-leaf clover ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings each set with a central cabochon sapphire framed by 13 round cut diamonds and 2 r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring.
With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1
Alhambra cut tur...
Category
Early 2000s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
A pair of 18 karat gold and platinum earrings set with cabochon turquoises, round cut sapphires, and round cut diamonds
Sig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Dress Ring, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded bombe form and asymmetric design composed of three tapered sections one on top of ...
Category
1990s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Sultana Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond Sultana ring. Set with eighteen round cabochon natural turquoise of varying sizes in open back rubover settings with an approximate combined ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
An 18 karat gold chain necklace set with 141 round cut diamonds with a removable pendant set with carved lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamonds
Pendant is removable and can be worn as a brooch
Chain: Signed VCA and numbered
Pendant: Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbered
Chain Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 7.25 carats
Chain Length: 28...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of handmade Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings.
Butterflies are beloved and represent new beginnings and hope.
Ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with an off-centre butte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace.
Set in 18 Yellow Gold.
Necklace can be w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
An 18 karat gold beaded bracelet consisting of 10 strands of gold beads, with beads of l...
Category
1980s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise
Necklace Si...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Turquoise Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Movado watch with a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adorned with approx. 1.20cts in diamonds and turquoise. Case - 15mm in diameter excl crown. Bracelet is 6.75" lon...
Category
20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k. The total weight of the ring is 5.27 grams. The ring size is US 5.75.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring Size 52
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold, inlaid with blue turquoise and accented with a b...
Category
Early 2000s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Two Butterfly collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a pair of butterflies fitting perfectly between two f...
Category
2010s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips, each set with a cabochon turquoise within a two-row circular-cut diamond surround, with a
pendant hook for suspension. Created by the amazing House of Van Cleef...
Category
20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1965
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' turquoise and pearl bracelet, circa 1965.
The bracelet is designed as flexible, twisted rows of turquoise beads and cultured pearls wrapped either side ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Gem Set Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perfume, measuring 2 3/8 inches in height 7/16 inch in diameter and weighing 21 Grams. Having hand engraved Flowers and the top set wit...
Category
1950s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Carved lapis lazuli and turquoise set with diamonds
18k yellow gold
Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbe...
Category
1980s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Turquoise Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 60’s, these Turquoise & Pearl Drop earrings channel the heady glamour of the decade. Designed in 18k gold, the earrings are crafted as hoops articulated rope finish, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch. Designed as a clover, pear-shaped cabochon turquoise, round diamo...
Category
20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Romance in Paris Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Romance à Paris bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. Scenes of young love come to life in charms of white gold accente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch with work on the stem and leaves of the flower. The total weight of the 15 grams. The length is 2 5/8."
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Twisted Gold Bracelet, 18K Yellow
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Twisted Gold Bracelet made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The length of the bracelet is 7.50 inches and the...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1960s Diamond Turquoise Poire Suite
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Turquoise Poire Suite in 18k Yellow and White Gold.
A mid-century demi-parure by Van Cleef & Arpels including a brooch with complimentary on-the-ear clips....
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous ear clips made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1965.
The ear clips are convertible and can be worn as drop earrings and ear clips.
The earrings are featuring four cabochon turquo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The 1960s 18k yellow gold bracelet, set with twenty-eight cabochon turquoise and diamonds, signed Cartier, French.
Approx. 6 1/2″ long
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Cultured Pearl, Coral, Turquoise Twist Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Twist bracelets, each set with cultured pearls and with coral and turquoise beads respectively. Length approximately 200...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Turquoise Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1970s Diamond Persian Turquoise Pendant Brooch
Diamond weight approx. 15.00 carats total. Measures appr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2291
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 10,800 Excl taxes / 11,600 € Inc taxes
Model ARA45700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Turquoi...
Category
2010s French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi et Moi Turquoise and Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Toi et Moi Turquoise and Diamond Ring made in Platinum. Circa 1960s. The total weight of the diamonds is appx. 2.25 carats. The total weight is 11.07 grams. The ...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredibly rare pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Magic Alhamba earrings crafted from 18k yellow gold. The earrings have posts and can be removed if worn as clips.
The earrin...
Category
Early 2000s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Earrings
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings each set with a halo of round cut diamonds with central cabochon turquoise
Signed Van Clee...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Bow Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond bow pendant necklace.
This necklace features 2 cabochon turquoise accented by 3 round brilliant ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Gold Bead Necklace
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic design seen by famed jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels. This vintage necklace is composed of natural turquoise bead gemstones. The beads measure 7.5 mm in the back of the ne...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage and Antique Turquoise Jewelry
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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