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Gemstone: Turquoise
Style: Retro
Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of a crossed ribbon with 4 openwork twisted gold strands bordered by tiny beads with 8 claw set diamonds and 3 claw ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Retro Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
One fantastic design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring highlights one cabochon cut turquoise gemstone that is accented with turquoise gemstones in a halo setting. The color of the turquoise gemstones is beautiful, highlighting various color tones in this bohemian themed ring...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ciondolo a Croce in Oro 14 Karat E Argento Con Diamanti, Zaffiriperle E Turchese
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Vintage Turquoise Pearl Butterfly Lavaliere Pendant Necklace, Dated 1976
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful 1970s Lavaliere necklace fashioned in 9ct Yellow Gold with a fabulous butterfly pendant with an open-worked design and an array of Pearls and pale green Turquoise pave se...
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20th Century British Retro Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Persian Turquoise Cross Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace. The lovely necklace has Persian Turquoise beads interspaced...
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20th Century Italian Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Jade Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and green Jade ring. The ring has ridges on about half of the upper shank and a flat top with rectangular inlays of a rich colored turqu...
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1990s Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Turquoise Ring Retro Mid Century Cocktail Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Turquoise Ring with a stunning 19mm by 10mm by 5mm Turquoise Cabochon. The Turquoise is set in two lovely bands of g...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Mellerio-Dits Meller 1950 Paris Twisted Bracelet in 18kt Gold with 2.55ctw Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Bracelet designed by Mellerio-Dits Meller. Beautiful colorful bracelet, created in Paris France during the postwar period back in the late 1950 by the renowned jewelry house of Mell...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Oval Turquoise Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: These earrings feature vibrant blue turquoise cabochons and a geometric bezel setting. These are a great example of vintage mid-century jewelry and are perfect for a ve...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Mesh and Turquoise Bypass Tassel Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold mesh and Turquoise bypass wide woven bracelet. The bracelet is very well done and skillfully hand crafted. It is adorned with three round cut cabochon turq...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ornate Snowflake Brooch Diamond Turquoise & Star Ruby Gemstones
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful snowflake brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch highlights one star ruby gemstone showing a deep red color and natural growth patterns ...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Star Ruby, 14k Gold

Persian Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Retro - Art Deco Ring with beautiful natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty with a central magnificent white Pearl and set in 14 Karat Yell...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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

Estate Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This magnificent Mid-century cocktail ring features thirty-seven round cabochon natural turquoise interspersed with thirty-two single cut diamonds arrayed over a dome shape with two ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 0.52ctw Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Handmade Wire Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a beautiful vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring genuine turquoise stones neatly set throughout an elegant handmade wire work design....
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1940s Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Retro Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Retro - Art Deco Ring with gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty with a halo of 10 sparkling white Diamonds set in 18 Karat White...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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

Turquoise Pearl Pendant Brooch Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed turquoise & cultured pearl pendant (brooch/in) crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Cabochon cut turquoise measures from 2mm to 4mm. Cultured pearls ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Southwestern Artisan 14K Gold & Cabochon Turquoise Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bench made signet type ring. In 14k gold. With an oval turquoise cabochon set in a deep bezel setting surmounting a ribbed band. Simply a wonderful Southwestern ring...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage bracelet in 18k yellow gold with 8 green turquoise beads. The bracelet features a spiral of gold tube elements spaced by turquoise beads....
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Convertible Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K gold necklace with a removable center section allowing it to be worn as a brooch, containing 41 round, oval and pear shaped turquoise cabochons, 82 round brilliant and single cut...
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20th Century Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gübelin Retro Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoises and Citrines
Located in Lucerne, CH
This enchanting fan-shaped brooch by Swiss jeweller Gübelin is set with 22 turquoise cabochons and 11 honey-coloured citrine cabochons. The gemstones are arranged in three rows and g...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Turquoise Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Thin antique ring, its ring is joined retaining in its center a cultured pearl shouldered by 2 pearls of tinted turquoise. Diameter o...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Turquoise Ring Retro Cocktail 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Turquoise Ring with a stunning 15mm by 11mm Turquoise Cabochon. The Turquoise is set in a wonderful open work scroll...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Spatialism 1970 Retro Sculptural Ring 14Kt Gold with Onyx and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian retro modernism ring. An unusual and ultramodern piece of art, created in Italy back in the 1960's. This statement sculptural ring has been crafted with spatialism parame...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Boucheron Gemset Duck Brooch, France, ca. 1960s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby, diamond and turquoise gold duck brooch, ca. 1960s, Boucheron, France. The whimsical duck brooch is beautifully adorned with a ruby cabochon eye, buffed turquoise wings and r...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1965
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' turquoise and pearl bracelet, circa 1965. The bracelet is designed as flexible, twisted rows of turquoise beads and cultured pearls wrapped either side ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Turquoise White Gold Flutter Fan Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Flutter & Fan Design turquoise earrings with Clip On Earrings,  Crafted in 14K White Gold. Complimenting the center cluster, there are (40) Oval cabochon cut...
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1960s North American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Persian Turquoise Dangle Drop Flower Earrings 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco Style - Retro Persian Turquoise flower cluster motif dangle drop earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The wonderful flower motif earrings are each set with ...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14ct Gold Temple Charm with Turquoise Stone
Located in London, GB
14ct 585 Gold Vintage CHARM non precious turquoise stone completes the temple Stamped on Base 585 with seriel numbers
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful floral brooch is beautifully set with 45 round brilliant and swiss cut diamonds of different sizes, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, totalling to an approximate we...
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1960s British Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Retro Turquoise Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
An elegant pair of Retro Natural Turquoise 18k yellow Gold earrings, designed as a flower. Circa 1950 Italy CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 18k Gold DESIGN ERA: Retro 1950 ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Superb Pearl and Turquoise 9 Carat Gold Retro Statement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb vintage or retro cluster ring. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example. Set with pearls and turquoise stones throughout. 23mm x 19mm cluster head. Protruding 10mm off the finger....
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20th Century Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

1950s Turquoise Diamond Flowers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Charming retro bracelet, it consists of an openwork braid of textured mesh, held punctually by three flowers whose hearts are set with...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

14 Karat Native American Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Native American Ring. The ring features Onyx, Turquoise, Carnelian, and Mother of Pearl inlay in mosaic pattern. The wide band tapers and the finish is a smooth shiny gold a...
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1990s Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, White Gold and Silver 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). Elegant dangle earrings in 9 kara...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, Turquoises, Stone, 14Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Sapphire, Turquoise, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1960s Sugarloaf Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Incredible retro ring, it is set with an important cabochon of turquoise cut in sugar loaf and surrounded by diamonds. The setting is made of a set of g...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Retro Turquoise Earrings 14 Karat Gold Braided Border Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of Antique Retro Turquoise earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The wonderful round Turquoise cabochons are exquisite wi...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Stone, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Fob, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A vintage agate 18 karat yellow gold eagle fob, circa 1900. This rare and unusual fob is realistically modelled as an eagle carved from one piece of banded agate. The white section ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Agate, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Free-Form Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Free-Form Cocktail Ring. The ring features a flat free-form turquoise and a flat free-form Lapis Lazuli, together they measure approximately 23...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1960s Oval Citrine and Turquoise Bead Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5 grams Dimensions: 1.5 inch
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Citrine, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Pearls, Onyx, Turquoise, Green Stone, Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise, White Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Turquoise and Diamond Drop Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1940 Metal Type: 18 karat white gold Weight: 5.1g Length: 1.5 inches Diamond Details: Carat: 0.35 carat total weight Shape: Round Color: J/K Clarity: SI Please note Chain n...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Rubies, Stones, Onyx, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faux Turquoise and Rhinestone Cluster Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage Elsa Schiaparelli bracelet has 5-oval connected discs with faux turquoise and rhinestone clusters against gold filled brass. There is a safety chain on it. Thi...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise

1950s Turquoise Cabochon Clip-On Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1950s Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 11.5 grams Dimensions: 1 in Length
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Turquoises, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò 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 TO...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

1940s Retro Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Turquoise Flowers Bouquet Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Circa 1940's retro brooch. An artistically designed flowers bouquet. Beatiful cabuchon turquoises and old European cut diamonds. Tank style. Length: 5.8 cm. Width: 3.5 cm. Weith: 9...
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1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Vintage 1960's 14k Yellow Gold Bangle with Turquoise Stones
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle with Turquoise Stones - The bangle contains 7 turquoise stones set in 6 prong heads with a flower base...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 9Karat Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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

Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls - The bangle contains 7 small turquoise stones and 8 ribbons of seed pearls - 6 pearls in each. The brac...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Pearl, 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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