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Gemstone: Turquoise
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom necklace. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Eighteen turquoise stones total in shadowbox setting with twisted rope border and sterling bead acc...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Bezel Set Turquoise Grooved Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a beautiful and very well made vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring a genuine turquoise stone neatly bezel set at the top. This very ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sixties Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. Captivating in its elegance, this gorgeous ring features a bright Robin's Egg blue Persian turquoise surrounded by 1.50 carats of fine white diamonds (H colo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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
Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered
Located in Wailea, HI
Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered
Vintage bangle, crafted between the 1960s and 1970s. This rare, one-of-a-kind piece features multiple ro...
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Late 20th Century North American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise, MoP, Onyx & Coral Chandelier Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Native American sterling silver chandelier earrings.
Featuring coral, turquoise, mother-of-pearl and onyx set in silver.
French loop hook fasteners.
Length: 50mm.
Width: 3-28 mm.
Met...
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20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Fireworks Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany & Co. classic. The fireworks collection is rarely offered with turquoise. Approximately 1 inch in size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Art Deco Turquoise and Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 18k, Swiss. This eye-catching Deco bracelet is fashionably relevant wearable history. The vibrant turquoise stones are meticulously bezel-set in eighteen-karat yellow g...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Rose Gold Turquoise Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this rare vintage beauty!!
Necklace Details
Material: 10K Rose Gold; 14K Clasp
Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900
Weight: 11.7 Grams
Length: 16 1/2 Inches
Accented by the fol...
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20th Century Victorian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Ring Size 13
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with natural turquoise and coral stones.
The face of this ring measures 13/16 of an inch north to south with a rise of 6mm off the finger.
Size...
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique William H Haseler English Art Nouveau Gold, Turquoise & Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique English Art Nouveau gold, turquoise, and blister pearl brooch.
By William Hair Haseler.
In .375 or 9 ct. yellow gold.
With a scrolling openwork gold mount ...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Tibetan Turquoise Diamond Amazonite Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tibetan turquoise is paired with amazonite in these graceful dangle earrings. The turquoise is richly colored from dark to light with black matrix a...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amazonite, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1963 Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Pearls Twist Set
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with Turquoise beads and cultured Pearls.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Circa 1963
The necklace measures 18 inches long.
The bracelet is a size 7 3/...
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1960s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tourmaline Beaded Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal 17 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises and genuine pink rubellite tourmalines from Brazil. This necklace features genuine h...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Amazonite and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement necklace features a beautiful collection of perfectly matched, 18mm round amazonite beads with vibrant, gorgeous color! The large amazonite beads are paired w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amazonite, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Egyptian Revival Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Egyptian Revival Bracelet
A very rare yellow gold Cartier bracelet showcasing a winged sphinx adorned with cabochon emeralds, diamonds, turq...
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1920s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Set of 6 Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold, Mother of Pearl, Enamel & Turquoise Buttons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique Edwardian buttons.
From a tuxedo or formal dress set.
In 9 karat (slightly rose-tinted) gold with gold-filled backs.
Each with a turquoise cabochon to its ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 75 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 75 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 18 Kt Yellow Gold
18 karat gold 26 Grams with stone
Natural Sleeping beauty Turquoise
color is very beautiful but there ...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cheerful and fresh. In eighteen karat 18K yellow gold, this quality made Italian cuff bracelet has pleasing mix shapes and colors. Rectangular go...
Category
2010s Italian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hubei Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches (48 cm).
The size of the rondelle beads varies from 16 mm to 33.5 mm.
Turquoise ranges in color from a light shade of green to light blue to a...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ethnic Inspired Charm Necklace, 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Ethnic Inspired Charm Necklace or belt from the 1980's. Antique gold finish on brass with semiprecious beads of carnelian, amythest and turquoise. 45" x .75". 1980s USA.
Category
1980s American Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Carnelian, Gilt Metal
104 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace and Earring Set, Bridal, 18 K Gold
Located in New York, NY
104 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace & Earring Set, Bridal, 18 K Gold.
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is very hard to find now.
Necklace , Earrings
Diamonds 3.8 Ca...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Fossil Coral Nugget Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Three tomato red beads of fossil coral are combined with turquoise nuggets in this daring and dramatic necklace. The beads are spaced with cornflake shaped rondelles in vermeil as i...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
Carved Turquoise Emerald 18k Gold Silver Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This lovely one-of-a-kind turquoise pendant has been handmade in our workshops. It features a rare hand-carved piece of old Iranian turquoise, which has a beautiful soft blue colou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vintage masterpiece of timeless elegance and bold design. The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquois...
Category
20th Century American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 22 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise/Diamond Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold ,
Turquoise size is 15 X20 mm approximately 22 ct total
natural sleeping beau...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Turquoise Ball Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise ball charm pendant. The charm is marvelous and beautifully crafted with turquoise cabochon stones around the body. The gold of the ball i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Navajo Cuff Bracelet Turquoise & Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Old Pawn Sterling bracelet with both Turquoise and Coral bezel set in Sterling. 3 Feathered detailing on bracelet. Early Craftsmanship, simply stunning. Hallmarked Double Fe...
Category
1940s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Blue Enamel and Turquoise Navette Ring
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian 14ct gold blue enamel and turquoise ring. The ring has an unusual open design and features ten turquoise cabochons crafted in 14ct yellow gold....
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Chinese Export Bracelet Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Lotus Flower
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT BRACELET WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL TURQUOISE CABOCHONS IN A WONDERFUL LOTUS FLOWER MOTIF SETT...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 9ct gold band holds abeautifully bright turquoise cabochon stone. The stone is bright and beautiful and complimented by the yellow gold perfectly.
Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5...
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1980s British Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful pendant ,designed as a compass rose, also called Stella Maris, ist set with an Amsterdam rose diamond, surrounded by four smaller diamonds. ...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Sonoran Desert Turquoise (Sonoran Gold) and sterling silver squash blossom. 12 natural, untreated stones with flecks of gold and silver on double Navajo pearl sterling chain e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds surrounded by sapphires and diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, a sapphire and, as ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 40x55 mm depicting a landscape with a chinese style house near bamboo canes and mountains in the distant backgroun...
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Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Turquoise, Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Style Victorian Cocktail/ Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Turquoise, Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco style, Victorian Cocktail/ Dome Ring set in 14K Gold & Silver 925. The weight of the Turquoise is 1.14 carats. The weight of Blac...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Onyx, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
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
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold-filled
Australian Pearl and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
31 South Sea Australian Pearls ranging from 12.5mm to 13mm in size are paired with Natural Nacozari Turquoise Discs, all hand knotted by the artist on Lavender color silk. With an ap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise
340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Single-Strand 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace , Single Strand 14 K Gold
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is ve...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mexico 1950 Taxco Statement Cuff Bracelet In 925 Sterling Silver With Turquoises
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Statement cuff bracelet in Sterling silver.
Beautiful and bold cuff bracelet, created in Taxco Mexico during the mid-century period, back in the 1950. It was crafted as a slide cuff...
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1950s Mexican Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in plutinum structure mounted with diamonds along all the structure and,as pendant,a turquoise.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmi...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating Persian turquoise beads with a beautiful and harm...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Bow Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved heart-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm
Opaque vibrant robin's egg blue in color - with bow motif halo surround
Featuring single and rose cut diamon...
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1870s Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18Kt gold diamond and turquoise earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning set of earrings consisting of a 5.40-carat natural turquoise, and a 0.50-carat vs quality diamonds all set in 18-Kt yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary necklace represents the perfect balance between luxury and elegance, crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with a refined combination of brilliant-cut diamonds and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Persian Turquoise 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring Antique Retro Baguette Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a gorgeous Antique Retro Persian Turquoise and 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring. The combination of Persian Turquoise and sparkling white Diamonds is the combination everyone dream...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver
Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glow...
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20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Turquoise & Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite beauty of this Cartier Turquoise and Diamond Ring, a captivating piece that showcases a stunning turquoise ...
Category
20th Century French Retro Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Bead Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical necklace features 15 turquoise matrix beads of similar shapes, linked together with small gold balls and clasped together with a gold and diamond closure.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Blue Sapphire Cabochons Octagon Shape Turquoise 14 Kt Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple and chic earrings we have 2 Octagon Shape Natural Turquoise measuring 16 x 18 mm.,suspended from 2 nice Blue Sapphire oval cabochons size 10 x 11 mm for a total we...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is a turquoise cabochon and either side it sit two old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds total approx 50pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring is modelled i...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Retro 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural piano gold charm for a charm bracelet.
In 14k gold.
Set with pearls as piano keys, and decorated throughout with applied gold...
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20th Century Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Chopard Diamond turquoise 18K White Gold Happy Heart Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24431002
■ Brand: Chopard
■ Product Name: Happy Hearts Pendant Necklace
■ Material: 1P Diamond (0.05ct), 1P Turquoise, 750 K18 WG White Gold
■ Weight: Approximately 9....
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2010s Swiss Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
AMERICAN 1900 Art Nouveau Scrolled Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
American art nouveau brooch with turquoise.
This is a beautiful elegant brooch, created in America during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900. The stunning brooch has been craf...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6 Blue Sapphires Cabs 14K Gold Diamonds Trapeze Shape Turquoise Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 6 oval shape Blue Sapphire cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the ...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vermeil Cuff With Coral & Turquoise
Located in valatie, NY
Chinese turquoise, coral, and vermeil filigree linked bracelet with vermeil clasp. No maker's mark.
N.P. Trent has been a respected name in antiques for over 30 years with a large co...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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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