Turquoise Jewelry
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Item Ships From: USA
Gemstone: Turquoise
Rainbow Earrings Turquoise Opals Diamonds 5.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All Gemstones are Natural
2 Turquoise = 1.65 Carats
8 Opals = 2.20 Carats
152 Diamonds = 1.30 Carats
Metal: Sterling Silver
Dime...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Repousse Turquoise Pear Shaped 1 1/2" x 3" Earrings
By Navajo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Navajo Sterling Silver .925 Repousse with 4mm Round Green Turquoise Set in Pear-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Approximately 1.5" x 3"
Matt background,
THEORY OF GIVING:
Silver has been i...
Category
Early 2000s American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold and Turquoise ring. It depicts an oval shaped cabochon Turquoise stone mounted in gold bezel setting. The Turquoise’s width and length is 0.4 and 0.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval 6 ct Turquoise Minimalist Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones. These minimal ear studs will effortlessly make you stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Fred Leighton Earrings Turquoise Diamond Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and feminine pair of earrings created by Fred Leighton.
Made of platinum, Persian turquoise and set with twenty-four rose cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, 1.20 carats app...
Category
1980s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Natural Turquoise Diamond Platinum Large Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Light Blue Turquoise & Diamond ballerina style sparkly ring,
Crafted in solid Platinum, the center is adorned by a GIA certified Natural Bluish Green turquoise with im...
Category
1980s Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Asch Grossbardt Colored Stone Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asch Grossbardt combines turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis, mother of pearl, black onyx and purple sugilite in a playful geometric pattern. 3/4's of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Summit Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold color meets shimmering elegance in this turquoise and diamond pavé ring by David Webb. Make a splash with stunning colorful combination and unexpected material compositions. Eve...
Category
20th Century American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Bros. 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. collar necklace is composed of 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and diamonds. There are 645 round diamonds that total 35.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS clarit...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Inlaid Sterling silver ring Turqouise - Coral Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Open cut work sterling silver ring. Onyx with Turquoise, coral and amethyst. Top of the ring 1.07 in. top to bottom x .50 in. wide Ring measures 10.5. This is out of our massiv...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring!
The Oval Cut Cabochon Turquoise is 6.63 Carats and has a halo of 18 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.65 Carats (Clarity: SI2, Color: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
Category
2010s American Byzantine Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage Verdura Polka Dot Diamond Turquoise Large Yellow Gold Ring
By Verdura
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Large Turquoise stone vintage Polka Dot ring by Verdura.
With t27 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .44ct
1 nat...
Category
20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
French 1960 Modernist Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.98 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
French earrings with turquoises and diamonds.
Colorful and refreshing pair of earrings crafted in Paris France in solid white gold of 18 karats, with polished finish. These earrings...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 3.5 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two outstanding 7 x 10 mm pear shaped Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine cabochons are accented by classic braided wire bezels beneath a matching circular accent above the jump rings. Saf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Large and Important Fine Turquoise & Diamond, 18K White Gold Earrings, c. 1990
Located in Aspen, CO
18K white gold centering an estimated 40 cts. of fine "robin's egg" blue turquoise surrounded by 50 white brilliant cut prong set diamonds. The diamonds are estimated to weigh 5.19 ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads. The chain consists of a rectangular link that bisects itself to create a rhythmic pattern. The link has ...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Turquoise-set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, American. Beyond cool and past verve is where this fabulous seventies ring lives! The form is a wide band with cutout circles and a large turquoise set in a wonderf...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Lapis Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nugget Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1970s brooch was inspired by a nugget-style motif and
crafted in 43.5 grams of 18K yellow gold.
This brooch pin contains 20 round vibrant brilliant cut diamond prong ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Nani Cesare Modernist Turquoise Long Necklace 18Kt Gold With 14.06 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Graduated long turquoise necklace designed by Nani Cesare.
Fabulous statement long necklace, created in Alessandria Italy at the jewelry atelier of Nani Cesare, back in the 1970. Th...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Michael Horse Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Kachina Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE KATSINA, KACHINA PENDANT BY THE RENOWNED YAQUI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST MICHAEL HORSE. THE RARE JEWEL IS 14 KARAT Y...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
COLLECTORS ITEM: Multistrand Coral Junks & Turquoise Nuggets & Red Scallop Shell
By Helga Wagner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
What makes this vintage Helga Wagner necklace particularly special is its rarity. Coral jewelry has become increasingly scarce due to restrictions on international trade. While it re...
Category
2010s Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Steven Battelle 7.1 Carats Arizona Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless 12 x 16 mm oval Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise rests in a medieval-inspired "4 point with wire" handmade 18K gold setting atop a slightly tapered matte-finish 18K ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Long and Flexible Vintage Artisan Crafted Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique artisan imagined, vintage pendant is crafted in 18k gold. It is set with 29 natural turquoise cabochons, and topped with a wishbone shaped finial, set with 30 brilliant c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Alluring Handcrafted 8.5 Ct Turquoise Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Turquoise, Amethyst, & Ruby Pendant - 925 Gold Plated Flowers Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver (gold plated)
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Blue & Bluish Green
Natural Amethyst
Color: Purple
Natural Ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Turquoise Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below:
Metal Quality: 14 K Yellow Gold
Earring Type: Stud
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gemstone Measurements: 7.7mm X 5.8 mm
Gemstone Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats
Turquo...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.30 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.30 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $6,500.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 11.00 Carats
Turqu...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Trillion Peridot and Turquoise Drop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The cool hue of turquoise complements lucid shades of green in peridot for these drop earrings. A flickering glow from a trilliant cut peridot begins the design, followed by a round ...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Circle Hoops, Yellow Silver, Amethyst, Turquoise
Located in Salisbury, CT
The Large Circle Hoops reflect on the inherent beauty of a shape that represents unity, inclusivity and timelessness. Circles have no beginning or end; t...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver
Malachite Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with 7.15 carats malachite, .35 carats turquoise and .56 carats of sparkling diamonds.
FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern Turquoise Tennis Bracelet Crafted in Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully handcrafted silver turquoise bracelets, designed with love, including handpicked luxury gemstones for each designer piece. Grab the spotlight with this exquisitely crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
15 Carat Turquoise Chain Bracelet for Her Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully handcrafted silver 15 Carat Turquoise Chain Bracelet, designed with love, including handpicked luxury gemstones for each designer piece. Grab the spotlight with this exqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Persian Turquoise Ring Size 6 14k White Gold 6.21 TCW Certified
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!
...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic 14 karat gold and turquoise Etruscan Revival pendant necklace from the Victorian era. It features detailed hand engraved gold and fabulous turquoise cabochons wit...
Category
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Diamond Emerald Malachite Wherever You May Go Symbol Tree Neck
Located in New York, NY
Our signature Symbol Tree Necklaces are each unique and made to be versatile. Attaches to 17 inch green leather cord with Silver Cylinder Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
Native American LLL Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Necklace 21" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Artisan: LLL
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Mother of Pearl
Cut: Inlay
Color: White
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage turquoise and yellow gold turtle brooch circa 1950.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5026. Scroll down for specifications. The shell of the figural tu...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Pearl, Turquoise Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Classic, dangling pearl earrings with a petite turquoise pendant on the end. In summer, mobile, and elegant. Total length 2 inches.
South Sea Pearl size: 13mm
18K Solid Yellow Gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings #16750
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Stud Earrings-
These elegant earrings each feature one turquoise stone (11 mm x 8 mm) set in classic 14K yellow ...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Persian Turquoise Textured Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Persian turquoise textured yellow gold bow brooch. Crafted with 1950's precision and artistry, this brooch features 9 cabochon marquise shaped turquoise, set in a 14k y...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver .925 1"x 1 1/2" Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Dave Skeets
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Signed by Navajo Artist by Dave Skeets
Measures approximately:
2 1/2" across inside
1 1/2" opening
Stone 22.4mm x 34.8mm
1 1/2" ...
Category
Early 2000s American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Abstract Multi Gem Drop Earrings
By Gale Rothstein
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Long Multi-Gem Turquoise, Onyx and Carnelian Agate Dangle Earrings. 18K Gold plate over brass. Measuri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Turquoise Chip Necklace Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Located in New York, NY
32 inch Turquoise Chip Necklace 6-8mm -Turquoise Beads Turquoise Gemstone Natural
Very uniform beads , bright color and luster
Natural Stone...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Dangling Earrings, Post Backs
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of sterling silver earrings decorated with bezel-set, polished, turquoise beads. Danling style with post backs. Made by skilled Native American silversmiths, circa mid 1900s....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Blue Diamond Turquoise (Nevada) Squash Blossom
12 Blossoms measure approx 1 1/2" x 3/4"
Naja approx: 2 7/8" x 2 1/2".
Handmade sterling sil...
Category
1990s American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace by Eskie Tsosie
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a display of graceful, handmade squash blossoms around your neck. The blossoms hold natur...
Category
1930s American Artist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Cushion Cut Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Such a truly eye catching ring! This ring has a beautiful cabochon cut sleeping beauty turquoise in the center surrounded by .50 carats of diamonds, all hand set in 14k white gold. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Pair of French 18k Gold and Turquoise Foliate Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. This pair of French rings is set with bright turquoise and features wonderful hand-tooled decorations. Vintage chic at its fifties best, th...
Category
1950s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted rope and beaded sterling border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE:...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Coral, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Owl Ring
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American Zuni ring, featuring a stylized owl motif. The owl is colored with mosaic-pattern coral, turquoise, jet, and mother of pearl inlay, all set in sterling silv...
Category
20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue 17.60mm turquoise bauble set with 18k yellow gold is fun, fashionable, mystical … Beautif...
Category
1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Bracelet Combo
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Zuni Turquoise Petit Point attached Bracelet and Ring ensemble. Hand set with Petit Point Turquoise and crafted in 925 S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
Category
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Turquoise Lariat Estate Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the exquisite beauty of David Yurman's Turquoise Lariat Estate Necklace. Boasting 4mm Turquoise beads and a shimmering "Quatre Foil" 18kt yellow gold diamond clasp. This nec...
Category
2010s Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
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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