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Gemstone: Turquoise
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Turquoise Bead 15 Millimeter Diamond 0.45 Carat Gold 2.45 Inch Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Turquoise Bead 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Rondel, the perfect blend of elegance and charm for the modern woman. These exquisite earrings are designed to capture attention and add a touch of sophistication to any ensemble. Turquoise Bead Centerpiece...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Turquoise Stone
Located in Athens, GR
Earrings crafted from 18-karat yellow gold adorned with turquoise and intricate granulation details offer a captivating blend of elegance and artistry. The warmth of the yellow gold ...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Diamond Earrings 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Natural Turquoise Diamonds = 3.60 Carats (Cut: Round, Origin: Natural) Metal = 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Length: 75mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Antique Earrings natural Turquoise solid 18K Gold / 1.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles in 18K Gold with cabochon cut natural Turquoise settings. The color of the stones is light Blue with a faint tint of Green. Each stone measures 9.5mm x 6mm x 4mm de...
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Goshwara Amethyst Emerald Cut with Turquoise Enamel Studs Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a unique combination of Amethyst and Turquoise enamel. If you want to make a statement these are the perfect earrings to do it! A pair of 7 x 5 mm Amethyst Emeral...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Italian Baroque Turquoise Gold Bow Ring Antique 18th Century Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An unusual example of a scarce seven-stone bow ring dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700. The ring was made in Italy (possibly Sicily) and is a fine example of the beauty o...
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
These sophisticated earrings in 18-karat white gold capture the essence of modern refinement, pairing the purity of white gold with the natural beauty of turquoise. Each earring is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This pendant, crafted in fine 18-karat white gold, is a true statement of style and sophistication. At the heart of this exquisite creation lies a natural turquoise, selected for its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets ,one natural blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, b...
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Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Cuff
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage sterling silver cuff features large pieces of turquoise. It makes a great statement piece! The cluster was developed by Zuni artists in the 1920's. They used natural gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted ro...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

White Stones and Jade Dangle Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Double Turquoise Stone Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage sterling silver ring features two natural turquoise stones stacked on top of each other and surrounded by braiding details and set on a triple shank. It is a great state...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Retro Jones Woodland Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fanning Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 14.5 x 20.0 mm Opaque robin's egg blue with subtle gray matrix - bezel set Flanked by fanning pleat motif chevron shoulders Inscribed 'To Harry With Love -Martha' With high polished finish Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Jones...
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1940s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This necklace in 18-karat white gold is a masterpiece of rare beauty, embodying elegance and sophisticated charm. At the heart of this unique piece of jewelry, a drop of turquoise, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jose & Maria Barrera Square Cross Cabochon Cornelian Turquoise Tassel Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elevate your haute couture, runway, and statement look with this fabulous square pendant tassel necklace that features natural carnelian, turquoise and mother-of-pearl by designer Jo...
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20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry

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Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage double strand pearl and single strand 23 carat ruby necklace with a 4.20 carat turquoise and 3.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The anterior portion of this stunning necklace displays an overlapping design displaying a central collet set cabochon cut turquoise. The scalloped edge setting is embellished with sixty-nine pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, in curvilinear arrangements. This exceptional pendant envelops a three strand necklace, displaying two strands of pearls flanking a strand of ruby beads. The ruby strand is comprised of one-hundred and fifteen rubies and the two strands of pearls of two-hundred and thirty-four pearls are conjoined with eight yellow gold set pearls. This impressive pearl necklace secures to the reverse with a yellow gold clasp ornamented with a turquoise bead. The clasp has been hallmarked with the French maker's mark and both the clasp and reverse of the pendant setting bear the 18kgold mark (eagle's head). This stunning vintage pearl and turquoise necklace...
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1990s Unknown Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage sterling silver ring features an elongated turquoise stone accented by intricate silver work and set on a triple shank band. It is...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage ring features a natural turquoise set in a "shadowbox" style set in sterling silver. It is a size 5 but can be resized for a small fee. Ring measures approximately 1.5" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Stud Earrings In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Earrings Weight: 1.2 Grams Total Natural Turquoise Weight is 2.00 Carat Color: Blue Face Measures: 6.00x6.00 mm Sku: [703279W]
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...
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1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Victorian Egyptian Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a beaded multi-gem strand with scarab and bird motif stations Comprised of turquoise, carnelian, and lapis lazuli barrel beads Opaque light blue, medium blue, and transl...
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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

Persian Turquoise Yellow Gold Cascade Tassel Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century Vintage cascade dangle turquoise gold earrings. Unique and beautiful, these earrings each consist of seven 18k yellow gold link tassel dangles that flow to natural untrea...
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Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Victorian Open Curb Link Turquoise Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 A stunning piece of Victorian jewellery, this antique curb bracelet is crafted from 9...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Chaumet Jeux de Liens Diamond Turquoise 18K Rose Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous Chaumet bracelet has been created by skilled craftsmen to be a cherishable accessory. The Jeux de Liens bracelet is sculpted using 18k rose gold and designed with doubl...
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2010s Italian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Vhernier "Sorpresa" Turquoise and Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Vhernier, Milan, Italy. The stylish contemporary narrative of this 18k gold bracelet stars gorgeous turquoise in a sleek postmodern sculpture to gold. This show...
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 18K Cabochon Turquoise Enamel Cocktail Ring C. 1950’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful cocktail ring c. the 1950’s done in 18K yellow gold and finished with intricately laid black and white enamel and centered by cabochon natural turquoise (18.15mm x 13mm ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Enamel

Amethyst Turquoise Tourmaline Chalcedony Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Citrine, Labr...

Amethyst and Turquoise Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning brooch in the shape of an abstract Maltese cross. this Italian 18k yellow gold brooch featuring a centrally set facetted oval amethyst surrounded by eight oval cabochon tur...
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1970s Italian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Regency Turquoise and Diamond forget me not ring, 15k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Regency era forget me not flower ring. A gift for a lover, a promise to return, an admission of true romance, whatever the reason for this ring being given it su...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, dainty Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver with turquoise stones. The face of this bracelet measures 13/16 of an inch north to south. It has an inner circu...
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1980s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length. The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
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20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise Flower Diamonds Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Cluster Earring with Diamonds measures 1 inch across the top and has a height of 1 inch. Approximately the diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in contemporary box. This set is one of a kind,custo...
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1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

A stunning necklace of natural Turquoise sapphire and diamond
Located in New York, NY
An gorgeous necklace made of 18-karat yellow gold, set with a natural 3.14-carat Turquoise, 3.44-carat blue sapphire and 0.65-carat diamonds . You are also able to change the necklac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A stunning necklace of Turquoise sapphire and diamond
Located in New York, NY
An gorgeous flower design necklace made of 18-karat yellow gold, set with a natural 18.28-carat Turquoise, 0.40-carat sapphire and 0.33-carat diamonds . You are able to change the ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Flowers Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flawless 8 x 23 mm pear shaped cabochons of bright Arizona Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise are set in 18K gold bezels suspended below geometrically granulated artisanally crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Pebble Turquoise Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, necklace with flat turquoise pebbles. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality of the gemstones, but a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise

Vintage Native American Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 5.75 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, dainty Native American cuff bracelet is sterling silver with a turquoise gemstone. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Herman Lee. The face of this cuff measures...
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1980s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Pin Converted to Navette Ring 14K Gold V1096
Located in Osprey, FL
This exquisite Vintage Turquoise Pin Converted to a Navette Ring is one-of-a-kind and crafted in solid 14K gold. Its intricate filigree design a...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Demi Parure Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Demi Parure Set. Featuring five old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.75 carat, graded near-colo...
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1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful sterling silver brooch is Native American in design. It features a beautiful natural 5x7mm turquoise stone. The brooch measures 1 1/16 by 2 1/2 inches. It is unmarke...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise 'Forget Me Not' Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold turquoise cluster ring. The ring features 7 well-matched turquoise stones that are set in between lovely patterned shoulders. The turquoise stone...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Solitaire Ring - 9k Oval Cabochon Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $45 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Oval Caboch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peacock Feather Style Long Ring With Turquoise & Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
18kt:0.81gms,D:1.7Cts,Slv:6.78gms, TURQUOISE:1Cts Size: 26X17X43MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Turquoise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Here we go another beautiful Snake Bracelet. This one is done in 14K yellow Gold and adorned with Gorgeous (persian) Turquoise beads on the head and a few scattered around the tail. ...
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1910s English Late Victorian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage sterling silver ring features a green turquoise natural stone accented by braiding details and three silver beads on one side. It is set on a double shank. This ring is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Brooch with turquoise and diamonds 18k yellow gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold and platinum brooch in the shape of a bunch of flowers with turquoise, brilliant and single cut diamonds. 0.70ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Turquoise Diamond Earrings In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.65 Carat Natural Turquoise 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Earrings Stamped: 14K Total Earrings Weight: 1.5 Grams Turquoise Weight: 3.00 Carat (7.00x7.00 Millimeters) Quantit...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Turquoise Pebble Long Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, long necklace made of flat turquoise pebbles. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality of the gemstone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Italian Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Newton, MA
This bold Italian natural turquoise bracelet delivers a modern attitude. Offered by Alex & Co, 6 tumbled pieces of rare, natural, untreated turquoise. These special high-quality gems...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Gorgeous Natural Fresh Water White Pearl & Turquoise 17" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This flippy-floppy happy real fresh water White Pearl 17 inch long necklace is enhanced with flips of natural real Turquoise. The Pearls are approximately 11mm wide by approximately...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, Turquoise

6.50ct Cabochon Turquoise In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
6.50ct Cabochon Turquoise In Yellow Gold Discover the charm of our Gemstone Fashion Ring, beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold. This ring ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bague ancienne en or 18 carats, diamants et turquoise en forme de coeur
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) en forme de coeur sertie d'un cabochon de turquoise dans un entourage de petits diamants taille rose. De la fin du 19ème siècle, elle p...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Castillo Family Silverplate Armadillo Butter Dish w/ Turquoise Dragonfly
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Castillo Family Silverplate Armadillo Butter Dish w/ Turquoise Dragonfly Gorgeous Armadillo Butter Dish by Castillo Family Mexican Silversmith Family Total Mass = 526.3 grams Appx 8...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver Plate

Micro Turquoise Studs
Located in Missoula, MT
Just a little pop of color for your ear stack. Sold as singles, if you want a pair- buy two! We love these as a second or third stud, layered with our Huggies. -14k Yellow Gold -2mm...
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2010s American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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