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Gemstone: Turquoise
Shreve & Co. Vintage Scarab Cufflinks with Turquoise in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unearth a Legacy of Style: Shreve & Co. Vintage Scarab Cufflinks with Turquoise in 14k Gold Embrace timeless elegance with these captivating vintage Shreve & Co. scarab motif cuffli...
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Mid-20th Century Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K white Gold Vintage Ring Paul Binder Zurich Turquoise Baguette cut Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white Gold Ring by Paul Binder Zurich featuring a fine natural Turquoise Cabochon weighing 11.33 ct and 48 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing 2.24 ct, F/G color, if/vvs c...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

27.50 ct Turquoise Dangle Earrings With Black Onyx & Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:12.512g,D:3.34ct, ONYX:0.65ct,TURQUOISE:27.50ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Diamonds Turquoise Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant necklace in 18-karat white gold is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, blending the sophistication of gold with the vibrant beauty of natural turquoise, enriched ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Jewel Of Ocean Platinum Persian Natural color turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean Platinum turquoise Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Platinum

Vintage 18 K white Gold Paul Binder earclips Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K white Gold Diamond and Turquoise earclips created by master Swiss goldsmith Paul Binder, c. 1980s. Signed with maker's mark, stamped 750. Set with 60 baguette Diamond...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabouchon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful cocktail ring features 4 rectangular cabouchon turquoise in a rich even sky blue colour, variating in sizes. The cabouchons are separated by 3 rows of 4 fine quality r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial & Diamond Watch 114300
Located in Newton, MA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel customized aftermarket turquoise colored diamond dial and diamond bezel offered by Alex & Co. This stunning timepiece is pre-owned in excellent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Stainless Steel

2.13 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquiose and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 2.13 carat oval turquoise cabochon from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine! The Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona is one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 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

Vintage Circa 1990s Turquoise Cabochon Pendant & Chain 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat gold, The Genevieve Pendant & Chain is a vibrant jewel Her stunning blue turquoise gems imagine the rich seas of the Maldives with the sun dancing upon it's surfa...
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1990s Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Turquoise Pietra Dura Flower Forget Me Not Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Pietra Dura Ring in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of Turquoise Blue Forget-me-not flowers. The ring is a maste...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
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1860s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Genuine Turquoise and Sterling Silver Y Designer Statement Drop Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Show Stopper Genuine Turquoise and Sterling Silver Y Designer Necklace. Suspending Multi-Shaped Turquoise Beads and Sterling Silver Chain. Approx. length: 2...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Pearl Turquoise Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare handmade vintage ring with a freshwater pearl and turquoise stone. Stamped 925. Material: Sterling silver, pearl, turquoise.
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20th Century Modernist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Brooch with Turquoise, Rubies & Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gübelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing a captivating piece from Gübelin jewelers, a mid-20th-century brooch exuding timeless charm. Crafted with precision, its delicate bouquet design features three blossoms c...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

18k Gold Mabe Pearl & Turquoise Free Form Textured Detailed Fish Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Cultured Mabe Pearl - Oval Shape - White Color w/ Pink Overtone (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Turquoise Color - 2.4mm (approx.) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Egyptian Enamel Pendant Isis Large Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed large Egyptian pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Lapis lazuli measures 20mm diameter (in very good condition and free or cracks or chips). 10 single cut dia...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Red Carpet 7.58 Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Statement Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Securely centering an Oval Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, weighing approx. 7.58 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Turquoise and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut turquoise weighing approximately 1.55 carats. Accented by 48 round brilliant cut diamonds with a tot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Earring set with turquoise and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ear clips set with turquoise and brilliant and single cut diamond 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description the top of the ear stud is 2.1 cm long by 1.1 cm wide ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1880 Victorian Horseshoe Good Luck Bangle Turquoise Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming bangle was intended as a token of good luck and success. The centre of the hinged bangle is decorated with a horseshoe around a flower. It has been crafted around 188...
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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian-Hungarian orientalism pendant sautoir with turquoises. This beautiful and extraordinary pendant necklace-sautoir is one of the best example we have ever seen of Austrian...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Circa 1960s Vintage Diamond Turquoise Drop Earring 9.85 Carats Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Platinum drop earrings featuring marquise, baguette and round brilliants weighing approximately 9.85 Carats with two Turquoise measuring 22 * 13 mm, circa 1960s.
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Turquoise Blue Tourmaline 2.45 Carats Custom Precision Cut Natural Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carats Dimensions 8.8x7.0x5.7 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clearly Vvs Shape cushion Cut Custom Precision The Turquoise Blue Tourmaline is a true marvel of nature, boasting a substantial 2.45-carat weight and a custom precision cut that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Sourced from the Afghan gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Turquoise

Fertility pendant by Roland Schad
Located in Paris, IDF
Maternity symbol pendant, glyptic of turquoise, Chinese work from the 19th century, mounted by the artist jeweler in the 70s, yellow gold, unique piece, signed. Possibility to buy it...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Bead Gilt Nautilus Shell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Gilt Nautilus Shell Tassel Necklace for YSL Rive Gauche. Natural turquoise beads hand knotted onto a hammered gilt b...
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2297 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2010 RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes Model ARB87000 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Ston...
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2010s French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Drop Earrings 2.13CT 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of these drop-down earrings, meticulously handcrafted to perfection. The earrings feature a breathtaking arrangement of turquoise, weighing 2.13 car...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid century Italian 18kt Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Charm Locket Bracelet
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Exquisite work on this stunning vintage Italian 18kt solid gold charm bracelet featuring 5 charms attached to a solid gold textured link bracelet with hidden tongue and box clasp wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 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

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

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided pendant designed as a vase of flowers set to one side with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and...
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20th Century French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

Turquoise Diamonds Coral 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This necklace in 18-karat white gold is a triumph of color and sophistication, celebrating the unique beauty of natural gems in a contemporary design. At the center, an orange coral ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

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

Certified Sleeping Beauty Blue Turquoise Necklace in 18Kt Gold 3.21 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A sleeping beauty blue turquoise necklace. Beautiful and elegant contemporary necklace composed by 39 calibrated round beads of 10 mm x 10 mm carved from natural blue turquoises fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold. Multicolor gemstones pendant necklace. Trendy gold pendant gift for her. Girl. 14k Solid Gol...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

A Victorian Turquoise And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian turquoise and diamond cluster ring, the oval turquoise cabochon is set within a surround of old cushion-shaped diamonds and...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Victorian turquoise, ruby and diamond cluster ring, English, 1861.
Located in London, GB
Victorian turquoise, ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in a open back claw setting with an approximate weight ...
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1860s English Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 18k Gold with Natural Black Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement ring features an exquisite, 11.09 carat gem from the renowned Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine! Arizona's Sleeping Beauty mine is home to the finest "robin's eg...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Native American Turquoise Coral Malachite Earrings & Pendant Set Sterling 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Natural Coral Color: Reddish Brown Natural Onyx C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry

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Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise

Persian Turquoise pendant necklace long 18KT solid gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Persian Turquoise pendant with 35 carats of natural turquoise in 18KT solid yellow gold, will come with 18" chain. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Richard Tsosie Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Belt Buckle with Spider Web Turquoise
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tufa cast sterling silver with spiderweb turquoise stone created by Navajo jeweler Richard Tsosie. Buckle measures 2.25" high by 3.25" long and will accommodate a 1.5" belt strap. In...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Turquoise yellow gold hand chased bangle bracelet, circa 1890. This Victorian Turquoise Yellow Gold Hand Chased Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that is sure ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Mosaic Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Turquoise Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre-owned David Yurman mosaic pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at H-I color ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...

14kt Yellow Gold Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Turquoise Dangle Earrings Length of earrings: 36mm 14kt yellow gold 6 grams
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant dating back to the Victorian era. The pendant features a horseshoe design formed out of turquoise and pearl with a blue enamel border. The loc...
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19th Century Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Rainbow Earrings Turquoise Opals Diamonds 5.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Turquoise = 1.65 Carats 8 Opals = 2.20 Carats 152 Diamonds = 1.30 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dime...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Sapphire Ring - 7.5
Located in New York, NY
The large hand-polished specimen of natural turquoise on this statement ring features incredibly saturated blues. Swirled with ink-like inclusions for a unique, painterly aesthetic, ...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

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Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise Gemstone Bombe Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Amazing design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring highlights turquoise gemstones, cabochon cut and set in raised curved design also known as "bombe". This ring has a vintage charm ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Nyx Goddess of Night and Precious Cargo Cameo & Turquoise Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A mid 19th century Italian carved cameo and turquoise pendant depicting Nyx Goddess of Night after Bertel Thorvald...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Turquoise bombe Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pearl and Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring darling turquoise and pearl small stones, so sweet The item comes without the box...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise Ring 18k Gold Diamond French Estate Jewelry Signed SC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous cocktail ring featuring a beautiful oval cabochon turquoise set in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with single cut diamonds (I-J color, VS2 clarity, approximately 0.70 car...
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1970s French Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Sterling Silver .925 1 3/4" Round Turquoise Earrings Navajo Artist Leander Nez
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 1 3/4" Round Turquoise Earrings by Navajo Artist Leander Nez ...hangs 2 1/2" THEORY OF GIVING: Silver has been important to mankind since before the Bible was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period. Double band and crown 12mm x 10mm x 4.75mm deep in solid 14K Yellow Gold with mounted natural Turquoise cu...
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Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Solid Opal Cabochons Turkmenistan Green Turquoise Blue Turquoise Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Solid Opal Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and in the lower parts 2 Turkmeni...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Steel

Cuban Coin pendant SS large coin pendant turquoise pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Coin pendant from Cuba, beautifully made with turquoise all around, pendant is in silver! Stunning workmanship ! Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise

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 wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men's Turquoise Silver Ring Cabochon Clear Sky Blue spiritual teacher gift idea
Located in Berlin, DE
Men's silver ring with natural big Turquoise turquoise origin - Kazakhstan stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.55 х 0.59 in / 7 х 14 х 15 mm stone weight - 9.3 carats ring weight - 9.90 gr...
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2010s German Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

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Turquoise, Silver

Vintage and Antique Turquoise Jewelry

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

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