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Gemstone: Turquoise
Handcraft Turquoise Heart 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Bracelet Sandcast Frog Cuff Native American Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Navajo Sterling Silver sand cast cuff bracelet. Frog Motif With Bezel Turquoise stone The bracelet is not signed as it is common for older pieces from the pre 1950 era. it has a grea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure composed by 13 sections mounted with an oval turquoise surrounded by diamonds and two aquamarine. The sections are linked between of ...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent entwined around itself with a gemset pendant bail. Gemstones including moonstone, turquoi...
Category
20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, ...
Antique Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Silver Renaissance Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique gold gilded silver renaissance revival Austro Hungarian pendant featuring a large central bezel set turquoise cabs set on an closed ba...
Category
1890s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Infinity Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Victorian turquoise and pearl ring. The ring is set with a centre pearl flanked by two turquoise stones in an infinity motif. The ring has been crafted in yellow g...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.33 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.33 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring!
The Oval Cut Cabochon Turquoise is 4.81 Carats and ha...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Residing on the coastline infuses an affinity for the ocean's captivating palette. The various shades of blue harmonize effortlessly, and it's in this coastal essence that turquoise ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white go...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds and Turquoise Garavelli Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Introducing the exquisite 18KT Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds and Turquoise Garavelli Ring, a true statement of luxury and sophistication. Let's delve into its captivating features:
Mat...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Carved lapis lazuli and turquoise set with diamonds
18k yellow gold
Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbe...
Category
1980s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Coral Onyx Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage, Southwestern ring is solid sterling silver.
It features turquoise, coral and onyx gemstones.
The face of this ring measures 5.5mm north to south with a rise o...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Pebble Turquoise Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
18K Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The radiant cool saturation of turquoise is joined with glistening diamonds for these 18k yellow gold drop earrings. Lever-backs with pave-set brilliant cut diamonds ascending in siz...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goshwara Blue Topaz & Turquoise Oval Cocktail Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Topaz & Turquoise Ring in 18K Yellow Gold from the 'Melange' Collection is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. Set in 18K yellow gold, the oval Blue T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise Coral Enamel Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Chinese brooch is gold vermeil over silver.
It features a beautiful turquoise stone accented by natural coral and delicate enamel.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly.
Stone Diameter: 2mm
Pin Length: 39mm
Weight: 2.3g
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Turquoise Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
Unique Turquoise With 18k Gold And Diamonds
2.75 Carats Diamonds , 26.5 Grams Gold
Turquoise is Natural Porosity Without Using Polymers.
Category
1950s Persian Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou Rythm Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Inspired by the serene rhythm of nature, Nina Zhou Rythm Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings feature a poetic pairing of vibrant turquoise beads and luminous cultured pearls. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw and Sterling Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Genuine Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise, coral and bear claw pendant stamped "M.L." Includes Navajo hand made beaded silver chain.
PERIOD: Third qu...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
AJD Natural Real Chinese Turquoise with Brilliant Real Carnelian Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating and beautiful Chinese Turquoise from Hubei in China is a real intense BluishGreen 18 inch long necklace. The largest Turquoise is 34 1/2mm x 27 1/2mm. The beautifu...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Art Deco 1.20 Carats Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 8.75 x 13.25 mm, Opaque robin's egg blue - prong set with diamond halo surround. Old European cut and weighing approximately 1.2...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of timeless elegance with the Estate Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring by the esteemed designer David Webb. This captivating piece effortlessly captures the essence...
Category
20th Century American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Native American 3 Stone Raw Turquoise Vintage Ring
Located in Greenport, NY
Native American 3 Stone Raw Turquoise Vintage Ring
Amazing Turquoise Ring with 3 Beautiful Raw Turquoise Stones, and Striped Sterling Silver Ring
Size 10
Stamped "K.Y Sterling"
Category
1970s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise and Black Acrylic Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Black acrylic flower ring with a cabochon turquoise in the center. U.S. size: 10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Victorian Turquoise Snake Pendant Necklace Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold L & A
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Victorian Turquoise Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a Turquoise egg or globe. ...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful dangle earrings in platinum structure mounted with a sapphire surrounded by diamonds; in the middle,leaves studded with diamonds and a turquoise as pendant.
These earrings ...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Platinum
Turquoise Diamond Bracelet Floral 14K Rose Gold Mesh Cuff
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Turquoise Diamond Bracelet Floral 14K Rose Gold Mesh Cuff
Gorgeous Turquoise Bracelet Gold Mesh. The main presentation holds 15 genuine Earth mined Tur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Pal Kepenyes Mexican Surrealist Silver Turquoise Arm With Hand Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960's surrealist silver hand ring with turquoise created by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is a finger size 5 and could be resized by a competent jeweler if need be. In very...
Category
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Jesse Monongya Coral Onyx and Turquoise Inlay Ring, Circa 1977
By Jesse Monongya
Located in New York, NY
A coral, onyx, turquoise and sterling silver ring by Jesse Monongya, 1977. Signed J Monongye 77.
Ring size 6. Due to the stone inlay around the entire ...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Kingman Turquoise Stud Dangle Earrings 7.39cttw
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold pair of turquoise stud earrings with dangle drops. This is Kingman turquoise from Arizona, which is the last full-time production mine in the US. The turquoise measur...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Garnet and Turquoise
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Garnet and Turquoise - The bangle contains 3 oval garnets 7.8 x 6mm and 16 turquoise beads which are prong set with filigree workm...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Blue Glaze Faience Porcelain Amulet Estate Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Group of 15 Amulet charms, Faience with blue glaze, strung as a Necklace, held by a Sterling Silver barrel style clasp, incorporating Scarabs, Be...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Native American Zuni Needlepoint Silver and Turquoise Oversize Cuff/ Bracelet Turquoise has a slight red matrix running in it. The turquoise i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Whimsical Mexican Sterling and Turquoise Fish Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mexican sterling necklace has an oversized pendant made up of silver fish with turquoise eyes. The two rows of stylized fish are hinged together to add movement and to make this...
Category
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 18k Gold Double Snake Ring, Turquoise, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique, Victorian turquoise double snake ring in 18kt yellow gold is both unusual and alluring.
Coils of rich, buttery yellow gold form the body of these handsome int...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings have 2 large blue sapphire cabochons that support 2 elements in gold diamonds and blue enamel, at the bottom we have 2 flat drops of genuine Turquoise.
In 1978 our wor...
Category
1990s Thai Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Elongated Oval Arizona Turquoise With Pave Diamonds Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Large and striking ring, featuring an Arizona turquoise high dome cabochon with beautiful matrix, framed in a pave diamond setting and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
An 18 karat gold beaded bracelet consisting of 10 strands of gold beads, with beads of l...
Category
1980s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
Makers Mark D
Fabulous, Edwardian gold pendant. Beautifully designed with two circles...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
AJD Nacozari Turquoise Necklace With Accents of Purple Charoite
Located in Raleigh, NC
Nacozari Turquoise & Charoite Necklace – 22" Handmade, One-of-a-Kind
Discover the striking beauty of this one-of-a-kind, handcrafted necklace featuring Nacozari turquoise, sourced f...
Category
2010s American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Charoite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Dainty Turquoise Moonstone Long Pendant Necklace for Wedding Gift For Mother
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Turquoise Moonstone Long Pendant Necklace in sterling silver studded with round, pear cut moonstone, turquoise . This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring c.1950's
Height: 30.74mm
Width: 28.7mm
Weight: 9.46 grams
Size US 8 - can be sized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Steven Battelle 50.1 Carats Arizona Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Soquel, CA
Six irregular shaped, approximately 14 x 22 mm cabochons of Arizona Kingman mine turquoise are set in sterling silver bezels each decorated with a unique slightly different spiral mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:15.744g,
Diamond:4.530ct, ,,
TURQUOISE:64.700ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Turquoise Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold Turquoise and Amethyst chandelier earrings, total carats 27.90.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Stud earrings handmade in the 1980s by expert Neapolitan craftsmen in southern Italy made of 18-karat white gold, Arizona turquoise and natural diamonds.
The closure is a snap clip.
...
Category
1980s European Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise - The oval turquoise measures 7x5mm and the 4 round turquoise measures 3mm...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Discover the exquisite beauty of this gorgeous set, featuring an 18 karat yellow gold U-shaped necklace and matching earrings. Adorned with cabochon-cut natural turquoise and brillia...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2 Carat Turquoise Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold OV 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 2-carat Sleeping Beauty turquoise, prized for its vivid sky-blue hue, in bezel set in genuine 14K gold. Sparkling natural diamond accents enhance its b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering tremendous antique charm, the 16-inch chain is appointed with three stationary drops, each set in the center with a rose cut diamond and decorated with a cluster of turquois...
Category
1880s Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats
Turquoi...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Lapis, Coral & Turquoise Band Ring Size 6 #19217
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Lapis, Coral & Turquoise Band Ring Size 6
This vintage ring by Carolyn Pollack features baguette shaped gemstones of varying colors & shapes set in ...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian Etruscan Revival brooch.
In 14k gold with both filigree decoration and granulated and wire work decoration throughout. It is bezel set with small turquoise cab...
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
24.15 Ct Bezel Set Turquoise Stud Earrings for Women in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones.
Oval cut cabochon turquoise studs in 18K gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
215 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace, Two Strand 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
215 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace, Two Strand 14 Karat Gold
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is very hard ...
Category
2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K yellow gold
Ruby: 6.48cttw round cut
Diamonds: .25cttw round cut
Color: G
Clarity: VS
Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k 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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