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Gemstone: Turquoise
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Nina Zhou 10ct Turquoise Inside-out Hoop Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Nina Zhou's 10ct Turquoise Inside-out Hoop Earrings in 14k yellow gold encapsulate vibrant elegance with a modern twist. Crafted meticulously, these stunning hoops showcase richly hu...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Mauboussin France Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K Gold Long Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Statement Necklace by Mauboussin 18K White Gold & Diamonds Mauboussin 'Nadja' Turquoise Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace. The Nadja necklace is designed as two strands of natural tur...
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1990s French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Turquoise Diamond and Titanium Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A bold and striking design, featuring bright blue Sleeping Beauty turquoise, framed with diamonds and mounted in brushed grey titanium. At a full 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches these are def...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Titanium

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning and Unique pendant necklace consisting of two vintage Sterling Silver brooches ( one round floral and one marcasite inlaid ) with a background of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Nina Zhou Turquoise Diamond Blossom and 12-13mm Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover the enchanting allure of Nina Zhou's Turquoise Diamond Blossom and 12-13mm Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings, exquisitely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each earring features tur...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Dangling Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Dangling Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The diamonds estimated weight 2.25 carats, H-I color, VS-SI clarity. The length is 1 3/4 inches. SKU: 1492-...
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20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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....
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1890 Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Bypass Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely ring comes from the 1890 Victorian era and is made in 14k yellow gold with both turquoise and seed pearls. This ring is truly special for any lover of turquoise or anyone...
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1890s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Valenza , IT
Handcrafted in Margherita Burgener workshop, Valenza, Italy, in 18K white gold, featuring a this layer of natural turquoise of excellent quality and color. The ear clips have colla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Scarf Clip Scarf Ring 15 Karat Gold Metal Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant scarf clip is a fine example of modernistic tendencies in Victorian jewellery design which started to devellop from 1875 ca. This little jewel was created in 1880 ca ou...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Natural Oval 6 ct Turquoise Minimalist Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Peridot Turquoise Spring Colors Sea-Inspired Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's Deco-inspired 18K yellow gold earrings, adorned with vibrant spring colors inspired by the sea. The harmonious combination of Peridot and Turquoise creates a capti...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Rubies Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ring made of 14 karat yellow gold with natural diamonds and natural oval cut turquoise in the center and around,also there are rubies and aquamarine entirely handmade by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mirrored Pyrite in Turquoise Yellow Gold One of a Kind Ring, Lola Brooks 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in signature-finished 22k yellow gold featuring a beautiful 14.40 carat rectangle turquoise cabochon accented with dis...
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2010s American Artist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Pyrite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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...
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1960s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver & Turquoise Pill Box Locket with Chain Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
Vintage Italy 925 Sterling Silver & Turquoise Pill Box or LocketThe Necklace with chain. You can have your choice of chains. I have a 17 inch Silver Plated Magnetic Closure Chain o...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14k Gold, Turquoise "Special Edition" Mini Gem Healing Spike Charm Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sparkly and colorful and fun~all great characteristics in your new favorite bracelet! These gemstones are thought to have healing properties. Think of this piece as arm candy~the more you stack on your wrist, the yummier it becomes! Wear alone for a sweet dose of sparkle and color, or stacked up your arm with your other arm candy. Tiny 2.5-3mm faceted gemstones are strung on a flexible wire, and finished with faceted 14K Gold Beads and a charm in the center. Spring ring, 18K gold crimp beads, and extension on the end. Collect them all! *Stones are natural so may differ slightly in size, color, and shape which makes every piece unique! Elliot Young Fine Jewelry. Details --14K Gold --Stones are 2-3mm: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise --14K Gold Spike Charm --18K Gold crimp bead on each end, 14K Gold Spring ring clasp, 14K Gold extension chain, 14K gold faceted beads...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Turquoise and Yellow Gold 18k Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold necklace set by cabochon-cut turquoise (not tested). Length: 42.80 centimeters. Gross weight 27.68 grams.
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pavé Set Turquoise Dome Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian dome ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features pavé set cabochon cut turquoise of different shades. Signed “14K” on the shank. Weight: 5.31g Siz...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Oval Clip-On Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb turquoise and diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with stylized branch design. These clip-on earrings feature 2 oval c...
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20th Century American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquaprase, Opal and Turquoise Multi-Gemstone 22k Asymmetrical Dangle Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind, handmade multi-gemstone 22k yellow gold asymmetrical dangle earrings featuring Rutilated Quartz, White Opal, Aquaprase, Turquoise, Aquamarine and Russian Moonstone...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Turquoise, Turquois...

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ring made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with natural diamonds surrounding it on yellow gold and natural oval cut turquoise in the center, entirely handmade by expert c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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...
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1950s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

YSL Ring Gold Turquoise Light Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Saint Laurent Ring in Gold with a big Turquoise stones. Comes in size 6. In excellent condition.
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Southwestern Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 3 genuine turquoise gemstones. The face of this cuff bracelet measures 1/2 of an inch wide. It has an inner circumference of 6 i...
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2010s North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Steven Battelle 14.7 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two perfect 14 mm round cabochons from the Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise are highlighted with 18K gold double twist wire bezels in thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Southwestern Turquoise and Opal Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage, Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It features a combination of turquoise, opal and jet inlay. The face of this cuff bracelet is 3/4 of an inch ...
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1990s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Sterling 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Turquoise 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Limited edition Exquisite and rare, our limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earri...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise and Seed Pearl Open Gilt Etching Patterned Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian Steampunk Pearl Turquoise Pin Seed pearls 3.5-2.5mm 2mm Natural Turquoise 14kt yellow gold 8.9 grams 53 x 27mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise And Ruby Bird Brooch Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch by Cartier, one of the world's preeminent jewelers, presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch. The birds are adorned in ...
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20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Handcrafted Turquoise Emerald Yellow Gold "Octopus" Cocktail Ring
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 Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co T Diamond & Turquoise Wire Ring 18k White Gold 9 Round Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This Tiffany & Co bold "T" design features scintillating diamonds and turquoise, a favorite stone of Tiffany designers for over a century. The natural formation of turquoise creates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Flower Ring 4.06 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 10 Turquoise = 1.50 Carats 4 Citrines = 0.64 Carats 4 Blue Topazes = 0.44 Carats 4 Peridots = 0.68 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Silver...

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 ...
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20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian style cocktail ring centered by a pure, lustrous Persian turquoise oval cabochon surrounded by a delightful dozen old mine cut diamonds. The rich patina of the ...
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1950s Victorian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Vintage Inlaid Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Picasso Portrait Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion-shaped gold forms inlaid with various gemstones throughout Including lapis lazuli, onyx, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, turquoise, and carnelian Depicting a cubist-st...
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1990s Turquoise Jewelry

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...

New 925 Silver Turquoise and Moss Agate Modern Cuff Bracelet
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful bracelet! The bracelet is 2.25 inches wide and very flexible and will easily fit any size wrist. It has beautiful round and rectangle turquoise stones and 2 recta...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Paneled Bracelet Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous sterling silver paneled bracelet with a slide in clasp. Measuring .81 in wide - 7.5 inches end to end. 7 Panels each with a bezel set Turquoise stone. Will fit a 6" inch wr...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver- Hand Fabricated Kingman Turquoise - Cobblestone Earrings
Located in Greeneville, TN
These captivating earrings are a testament to artistry and natural beauty. Hand-fabricated from gleaming sterling silver, the earrings showcase the meticulous work of a skilled craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

"Noucentisme Period" Turquoise, Seed Pearls, Rose cut Diamond Earrings. Spain
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early 20th Century "Noucentisme Period" Turquoise, Seed Pearls, Rose cut Diamonds Earrings mounted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. ("Noucentisme" Catalonia 1914 -1936) Wonderful example o...
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring set with an oval, cabochon cut turquoise surrounded with twelve old cut diamonds and with three old cuts on each side in the shank (in ...
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1880s English Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Brooch Koch jewelers
By Koch
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1879 in Germany Koch jewellers soon gained the title of "Jewellers of the court" and worked for European Royal families. Jewels from the great tome of Koch house are sough...
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20th Century European Edwardian Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ring with turquoise and diamond 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with turquoise and single cut diamonds. 0.18ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.5 - EU. 15.25(48) detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide an...
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1990s Dutch Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Necklace Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold 16.5" Watch Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Art Nouveau watch chain necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). Originally a watch chain, the floral embossed and turquoise...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 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...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fabulous sterling silver spider brooch, set with teardrop shaped turquoise stones for the body and head, and the legs are set with marcasites. Measuring diameter approximately 5.3 cm...
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1970s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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 ...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, 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...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise and Diamond Fringe Necklace, Detachable Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This stunning turquoise and diamond fringe necklace is made of 18k yellow gold and features a row of turquoise cabochons with round diamonds. The necklace has a fringe of turquoise a...
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20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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 YELLOW GOLD WITH A DIAMOND SET...
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20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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

Diamonds, Turquoise Paste, White Agate, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
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, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, ...

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 ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 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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