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Gemstone: Turquoise
Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
These stunning 18 Karat yellow gold drop earrings represent the perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary taste. A jewel of striking visual impact that combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.60 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats Turquo...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Turquoise and Amethyst Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Add color to any ensemble with these breathtaking fan-shaped earrings. The dramatic design comes to life thanks to inset Amethyst gemstones. At the center, turquoise cabochons offer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Huge Dramatic Natural Turquoise and Real Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This natural highly polished Chinese Turquoise is enhanced with polished round and polished chunks of natural red Bamboo Coral in this beautiful 18 inch l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
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Early 20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Navajo Inlaid Ring Sterling Silver Gilbert Adeky Native American
By Gilbert Adeky
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Craftsmanship on this Gilert Adeky Ring. This has Exquiste inlay. Ring Measures 1.40 in. top to bottom x 1.30 in. wide. Ring is a size 7. This is out of a massive collectio...
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1970s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Statement Ring. This beautiful Art Deco turquoise and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. This r...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Diamonds Turquoise White Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic earring made entirely by hand by expert master craftsmen. Made of 18 Karat white gold with natural diamonds and turquoise. An earring to be exhibited on any occasion, simpl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Turquoise Nugget Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this necklace is comprised of vibrant knot-motif links. The links are intricately carved,...
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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonwai (Verma Nequetewa ) Royston Turquoise Silver and Gold Ring Circa 2018
Located in New York, NY
A silver ring with gold bezel encasing a large Royston turquoise by Verma Nequatewa, c. 2018. Hopi. Stamped Sonwai, and maker's mark. Artist Jewel. Ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco Style Gold Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds Natural Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style handmade earrings 2 good quality Natural Turquoise plain drops measuring 20 x 43 mm. are suspended from 2 bow shape 14 kt white gold elements with 16 full cut...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage, Massive, 18k Gold, Diamond & Turquoise Bombe Dome Cocktail Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This extraordinary and massive Mid-20th Century, 18k yellow gold, oval shaped bracelet, is generously set with numerous turquoise cabochons in a large and towering bombe dome. Thirty...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Persian Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique cocktail ring was thoughtfully crafted during the Art Deco era of the 1920s. Its breathtaking Persian turquoise centerpiece creates the ideal art deco setting, a dreamy ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Palladium

Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Ring, French, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A unique Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Ring made in France in 18k Gold. The ring has turquoise cabochons outlined by round diamonds, weighing appx. 2.75 carats of F-G color and VV...
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20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s 41.75 Carat Turquoise and 15.75 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with Cabochon Turquoises weighing a total of 41.75 carats, and Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of 15.75 carats....
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1980s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Necklace 18k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Turquoise balls and white gold 18 k balls Turquoise balls diameter 15 mm and engraved white gold balls diameter 8 mm long 48 cm weight 162 gram
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21st Century and Contemporary German Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Necklace 18k
Turquoise Necklace 18k
$1,707 Sale Price
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Ancient Roman Coin, Opal & Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Asymmetrical Dangle Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
Hand-wrapped 22k yellow gold asymmetrical dangle earrings featuring Kingman Spiderweb Turquoise, Ancient Roman bronze coins, Moonstone, raw Paraiba...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix...

Fine 8mm Ithaca Peak Blue Turquoise Bead Bracelet 7.5" with 14K lobster clasp
Located in Big Bend, WI
A bracelet made of American turquoise beads. Ithaca Peak turquoise comes from the Cerbat Mountains in Mohave County. It is part of the Kingman mining operations turquoise from Arizon...
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Late 20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Turquoise, Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made with all Turquoise, Pearls & Solid 14k Yellow Gold woven together into a Collumn like design. The Turoiqes in this piece hold a stunn...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double strand at the bottom on this statement Necklace. Large Turquoise discs graduating in size from 14. mm down to 7.75mm. Huge 25mm Spiny Oyster beads accent the turquoise. This large, bold and dramatic necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico is similar to necklaces that were created over a thousand years ago by the Anasazi and found at digs in Chaco Canyon...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Wes Willie Coral, Diamond and Multi-Gem Inlay Squared Cuff Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking squared cuff bracelet by renowned Navajo artist, Wes Willie, showcases his signature artistry and precision. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the bracelet features a ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian English 14k & Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earring
Located in Narberth, PA
Wonderful English turquoise earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, the entire surface of the earrings is encrusted with turquoise s...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Spiny Oyster Inlay Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with a combination of turquoise, spiny oyster and jet inlay. The face of this ring measures 7/16 of an inch north to sout...
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1990s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Diamonds Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
The Turquoise Diamonds Ring was created around 1970-es. A truly Disco coloured design! Fine oval shaped bright coloured Turquoise stone is set in Yellow and White Gold, surrounded b...
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1970s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Turquoise Oriental Female Figurine Dancer Gold Brooch Collectible Signed, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Turquoise Oriental Figurine Brooch. Tiny Carved Female dancer is set within the Gold frame, which is a fine brooch. The carved Turquoise is immaculately crafted to depict the moving ...
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Early 20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Native American Charles Laloma Designed Coral, Lapis & Turquoise Inlay Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Charles Laloma Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: ring top measures 10.2mm wide Ring Size: 6.25 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 10.06 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Carnelian Green Agate Beetles Cufflinks
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks are created with fours hand-carved beetles, one in one in carnelian, one in lapis lazuli and one in green agate. The mounting is in 18 karat yellow gold. It is also...
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2010s Italian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, ...

1940s Retro Design Turquoise yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Technical Specifications: • 1940s Retro Design • Material: 18-karat Yellow Gold • Gemstone: Turquoise Cabochon • Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.20 mm • Size: ES 16 / US 7,75 • Weight: 6.2...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular GIA Certified 3.16 Carat Yellow Oval Diamond Color N Clarity SI1 which is set in the center with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo f...
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2010s British Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 Karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with natural turquoise and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.76 karat Turquoise weight 3.50 grams Ring total weight 10.30 grams Ring size ITA 15 - US 7.50 (all rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage TUKA Mexican Modernist Silver Gemstone Inlay Bracelet, 1970s, 7.5"
Located in New York, NY
A large, heavy, Vintage 1970s Mexican modernist bracelet by TUKA (Taxco region in Mexico) in solid sterling silver. The design features twin rows of polished silver beads joined by t...
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1970s Modern Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Oval Shaped Turquoise Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Shaped Turquoise Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Carrico Lake turquoise and sterling ring stamped "EP." Stylized feathers accent and a large oval turquoise stone with bear paw design on sides. Beautiful single stone ring, gr...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver ring with large green turquoise square stone. Lines engraved on sides in thick band. Signed by the artist and marked "Sterling", "R". Large statement piece, gr...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Water Web Turquoise Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver ring with large Water Web turquoise stone surrounded by classic twisted rope border and thick band. Stamped "Navajo" and "Sterling." Exceptional piece of turqu...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Amethyst Yellow Gold "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, Ruby, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Amethyst, 9k Gold, ...

6.90 Carat Natural Turquoise, Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.90 Carat Natural Turquoise, Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring A unique stunner..... This ring has a 4.71 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 8 Tapered Bagu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamo...

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver marked by Navajo Silversmith Bryan Joe. Bryan apprenticed under his father Al Joe for many years and is now making jewelry using his ...
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2010s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Georgian Brooch with beautiful Turquoise stones Beautifully decorative floral design Actual Size 4.5cm x 2cm Weight 3.28 ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Zuni Sunburst Turquoise Ring
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning Zuni ring with round, oval and teardrop-shaped blue-green turquoise stones arranged in sunburst cluster design. With twisted rope and sterling bead accents, stones set in sh...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large ring with two nuggets of Kingman turquoise and coral. Set in shadowbox with fan, twisted rope, and stamped bead accents. Shape is long and elegant, design slightly asymmetrical...
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Mid-20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sterling Bezel Set Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gentleman's ring with bezel set turquoise. Beautiful sky-blue stone with great white and grey matrix. Set in thick, smooth band. Unmarked. Great for everyday or formal Southwestern a...
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Late 20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Coral Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise and coral asymmetrical ring. Stones set in shadowbox with unusual sterling fan and bead design. Attached to thin band. Turquoise is a lovely blue/green color with minimal m...
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Late 20th Century American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Pave Diamond & Turquoise Beads Macrame Bracelet Made In 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:3.44g, Diamond:2.36cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with Vintage Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece made in Los Angeles by Marina J. This lovely Victorian inspired Necklace is hand woven into a tight lace like design, using all Cultured White Pearls displaying beauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Natural 1.57 cts Turquoise & 0.05 cts Diamond Ring 14K gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This ring is made of 14K yellow gold and set with a turquoise gemstone and diamond. Looking for a simple, elegant piece of jewelry that you can wear every day? This natural blue turq...
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2010s Indian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Oval Amethyst Cut and Turquoise Cabochon Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Oval Amethyst Cut and Turquoise Cabochon Earrings made in 18k White Gold. The total weight of the stones is 19.90 carats. The total weight of th...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
These stunning earrings in 18-karat white gold are a true tribute to elegance and natural charm, embellished with natural turquoise from Arizona and surrounded by sparkling diamonds....
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique English Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Rigid, articulated cuff-type bracelet in yellow gold,set with three pave’ turquoise topped by an old cut diamond in a filigree setting. English work, circa 1870's. Total gross weigh...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

MWLC "Palm Beach" Series Beads
Located in New York, NY
MWLC "Palm Beach" Beads composed of a mixture of Turquoise, Coral and Mother of Pearl beads. The faux pearls have mother of pearl cores and are covered with a layer of nacre. The co...
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2010s French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Bronze

18ct Solid Yellow Gold Cross with Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made cross crucifix pendant with 18k extender chain, featuring 18 cabochon turquoise and 4 white FSI grade diamonds in the centre. Please contact our concierge team for any cu...
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2010s Australian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turqouise and Diamonds Stud 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These extraordinary new earrings by Eytan Brandes feature 9 carats of chewy, natural, undyed Sleeping Beauty turquoise. We purchased these cabochons at a trade show in 2022 from Lun...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Go...

Trianon 14kt Gold Turquoise and Diamond Clip-on Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
These 14kt gold Trianon earrings feature ten cabochon turquoise stones and eight round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.32 carats. Each gem is bezel-set in a luminous ...
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1990s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Gold old bracelet with turquoises and pearls, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold old bracelet with turquoises and pearls, early 20th century. Old bracelet made of 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness). Bracelet decorated with turquoise cabochons and pearls....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Blue diamond turquoise and coral bracelet on sturdy sterling silver cuff. Each stone framed by twisted rope border and leaf design etched into each coral stone. Stones are surrounded...
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20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Georgian Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful cluster ring holds four bright turquoise and also gorgeous pearls. At the centre is a 4pt ruby. The ring is modelled out of 18ct gold and has beautiful ornate shoulde...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold

Large Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring with Flower
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large oval turquoise bezel set in a sterling silver mounting that has a raised flower and leaf on the side of the ring. Marked 925. US size 10. Approximately 1" wide by 1.08" tall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Men's Petite Albion Ring Sterling 925 & Yellow Gold 18k
Located in London, GB
This is David Yurman Petite Albion Men's Ring is a sophisticated piece that effortlessly blends modern style with classic elegance. Crafted from premium sterling silver and 18K yello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scrolling Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three graduated sugarloaf turquoise cabochons flush set east to west Opaque robin's egg blue to light greenish blue in color Ranging in size from 4.0 x 5.0 mm to 5.0 x 6.5 ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 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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