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Gemstone: Turquoise
Style: Native American
Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist
Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin Set
1946
Robert Wallace Collection
Collection Numbers RP 135 & RP 217
Natural turquo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Historic John Gordon Leak Zuni Knife Wing Inlaid Pendant / Pin, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strikingly beautiful Knife Wing design Pendant/Pin set with natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of pearl inlaid into a black jet background made by the Zuni Master John...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
ANDREW ALVAREZ TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET STERLING SILVER Native American
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANDREW ALVAREZ TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER CUFF BRACELET.
This outstanding vintage cuff is from the celebrated artisan Andrew Alvarez whose work is considered to ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Old Pawn Sterling Silver & Matrix Turquoise Cabochon Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Old Pawn silver & turquoise cuff bracelet.
Likely in sterling silver.
With a bezel set matrix turquoise cabochon accented by detailed geometric engraving and openwork.
Simp...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Southwestern Navette Shaped Silver, Chip Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Ring by YKE
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Southwestern ring.
In silver and inlaid with chip turquoise and spiny oyster.
With a navette-shaped head and a double band ring.
Simply a fine Southwestern ring!
D...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Tufa Cast Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, vintage tufa cast cuff bracelet is sterling silver.
It features a 17x25mm turquoise gemstone.
This bracelet measures 1 1/4 inches wide.
It has an inner circumference...
Category
1990s North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Wristwatch Native American Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
This Native American Sterling silver watch is covered in various size turquoise stones. Measuring .75 down to .50 on the band. We fit a size 6-6.25 inch wrist. Slide-in clasp closure...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted rope and beaded sterling border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE:...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American LLL Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Necklace 21" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Artisan: LLL
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Mother of Pearl
Cut: Inlay
Color: White
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry
The bro...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925 Feather Size 3
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3
Native American
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Blue
Style: Solitaire
Theme: Feather
Features: Sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Green Turquoise Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925 Feather Dot
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30
Native American
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Green Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise & Coral Mosaic Peyote Bird Pendant Ster 925 Water Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: Mosaic
Color: Blue
Natural Coral
Cut: Masonic
Color: Oran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise
Native American Zuni Turquoise Pendant - Sterling Silver Leaf Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Greenish Blue
Theme: Leaf
Measurements
Tall (fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings 925 Silver Half Hoop Friction Posts 10 Oval-Shape
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
These stunning Silver Turquoise Hoop Earrings are a must-have for any jewelry collection. With 10 oval-shaped turquoise stones set in 925 stamped silver half-hoops, these earrings wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Native American Navajo Turquoise Necklace 18 1/2" Sterling 925 Feathers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Greenish Blue
Style: Dangle
Cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Native American Turquoise Solitaire Pendant w/ Generic Necklace 18 1/4" - 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American (pendant)
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Bluish Green
Style: Solitaire
Chain Style: Cable
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Exceptional high-grade stone featuring signature Golden Hills sky-blue color with deep brown matrix across surf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Paneled Bracelet Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous sterling silver paneled bracelet with a slide in clasp. Measuring .81 in wide - 7.5 inches end to end. 7 Panels each with a bezel set Turquoise stone. Will fit a 6" inch wr...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Double Coral and Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large solid Native American Navajo Indian double pendant of sterling silver and coral cabochons one side, and turquoise on the other. Grade A quality coral and Kingman turquoise. Nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Native American artisan.
Bezel set large oval shaped turquoise stone with rope design, stamp ...
Category
20th Century Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Cluster Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling silver cluster bracelet. Made in traditional teardrop sunburst style and twisted rope sterling. Stamped Sterling ...
Category
2010s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a stunning example of our Native American craftsmanship. Handmade Sun face Squash set in Sterling Silver. Made up of Turquoise, coral and Mother of pearl Hallmarked on the b...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pawn Zuni LBJ Navajo Spiderweb Turquoise
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Hand set Turquoise stones surrounding a intricate Zuni Warrior set in sterling silver. Measures 3.00 inches w x 2.50in. Hallmarked LBJ on the back side of the buckle. Coral, Tu...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stylized Native American Navajo Indian cross with six nuggets of sleeping beauty turquoise. Sterling is stamped with fluted ends. Stones are a bright and vibrant blue with some sligh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian four strand choker necklace. Featuring interspersed stones of turquoise, coral, purple and orange spiny oyster, and lapis. All beads are of different si...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Navajo ring.
In silver and bezel set with a large oval turquoise cabochon.
Worked throughout with hand hammered decoration and liver sulfur patination to the recess....
Category
20th Century Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise Cocktail Solitaire Ring - Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30
Native American
Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Blue
Style:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Dangling Earrings, Post Backs
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of sterling silver earrings decorated with bezel-set, polished, turquoise beads. Danling style with post backs. Made by skilled Native American silversmiths, circa mid 1900s....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and turquoise cuff bracelet. It depicts a wide silver cuff adorned in the ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length.
The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise
Navajo Royston Turquoise Sterling Silver Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian sterling silver and Royston turquoise bolo tie by silversmith K. Tareky. This exceptional piece features large natural, untreated center stone set in classic sterling twisted rope border with hand stamped palmettes and sterling beads. It has two drop dangles ending in same design with turquoise centers. The turquoise on this piece is a muted sea green color with brown and gold matrix across surface. A true statement piece that is sure to stand out. Would pair nicely with Western or Southwestern formal wear, great for special occasions and events. Size: 3" x 2 1/4", Drops 1", 6"L
Inventory: AH0695
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Bolo tie; bolo; tie; Western; southwestern; cowboy; turquoise; royston; necktie; navajo made; native american made; vintage bolo tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver 6 Inches Hand Stamped Signed
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage, Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver.
It features a 29x16mm natural turquoise gemstone.
The face of this cuff measures 1 3/8 inches at its widest po...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo single slab turquoise bracelet, with twisted metal rope band circling the slab. Absolutely beautiful 2 1/4" turquoise stone in simple design. Marked "STERLING ROBT KELLEY" on ...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Solid Turquoise and Sterling Centerpiece
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Magnificent turquoise nugget from the Hachita Mine in New Mexico. Nugget weight 5,575 cts. Mounted on custom .925 sterling silver base having silver feathers and buffalo skulls. Base...
Category
2010s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 5.75 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, dainty Native American cuff bracelet is sterling silver with a turquoise gemstone.
It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Herman Lee.
The face of this cuff measures...
Category
1980s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Native American Navajo necklace designed by Julian Arviso (1959-2011).
Fantastic necklace and double sided pendant, created by the Navajo-Dine native American goldsmith artist Julia...
Category
1990s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful sterling silver brooch is Native American in design.
It features a beautiful natural 5x7mm turquoise stone.
The brooch measures 1 1/16 by 2 1/2 inches.
It is unmarke...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl Turquoise Men's Ring Sterling Sz 10 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4
Native American
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Mother of Pearl
Color: White & Yellow
Natural Green Turquoise
Treatment: Routin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise bracelet with five nuggets surrounded by twisted rope border. Turquoise is stunning lighter blue color of excellent quality.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Nav...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Santa Domingo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Santa Domingo sterling silver and Spiderweb turquoise petit point cluster cuff bracelet. With central cluster design and two half circle ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Dainty Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, dainty Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver with turquoise stones.
The face of this bracelet measures 13/16 of an inch north to south.
It has an inner circu...
Category
1980s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Squash Blossom Necklace, Unsigned
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous Native American squash blossom necklace with over 190 natural turquoise stones. This beautiful necklace is made from sterling silver and features 14 traditional squash blo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Mexican Inlaid Cross, with Turquoise, Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage, Mexican inlaid, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant on a string of vintage handmade Venetian glass beads. This colorful and fantastic piece, with the inclusion of Turquoise rounds and vintage cobalt blue glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Rare Zuni Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, by Wayne & Virginia Quam, Zuni, American. This gorgeous ring by renowned Zuni silversmiths, Virginia and Wayne Quam, is a rare gold (14k) version. Demonstrating a s...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Sterling Snake Eye Turquoise Earrings
Located in Webster, SD
These gorgeous Southwestern earrings are sterling silver with snake eye cut turquoise gemstones.
Made by Zuni silversmith Henrietta Quetawki.
Measurements: 3/16 by 2 inches
Weight: ...
Category
2010s North American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
A beautiful bold turquoise ring, perfect ring to bring richness to any ou...
Category
1970s Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a stunning, handmade, one of a kind, Sterling Silver and Bakelite pendant necklace. The Sterling Silver Bull and cowboy boot are mid 20th Century brooches that have joined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE SANTO DOMINGO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TURQUOISE FOUR STRAND JACLA NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL T...
Category
20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted ro...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Beautiful 1970s Navajo Turquoise and Carnelian Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Greenport, NY
Beautiful 1970s Navajo Turquoise and Carnelian Sterling Silver Ring
Beautiful Navajo Sterling Silver Ring with 2 stones and Leaf Wrapping on Sides...
Category
1970s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement...
Category
2010s American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Richard Chavez Fossilized Dinosaur Bone, Turquoise Coral and Silver Cuff 2016
Located in New York, NY
A fossilized dinosaur bone, coral, turquoise and sterling silver cuff, by Richard Chavez (San Felipe Pueblo), 2016. Stamped with maker's mark, 925.
This cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sunface Jewelry Set Native American Cuff Bracelet and Ring Size 10
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Native American Bracelet and Ring set is sterling silver.
Ring:
Features inlay in turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, and coral.
The face of this ring measures 1 1/8 inch...
Category
1970s North American Native American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Vintage Zuni Silver Turquoise Long Fringe Earrings, C. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Native American Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver and Turquoise Fringe Long Chandelier Earrings c. 1970s
Length and width: 99.4mm x25mm
Weight per earring: 6....
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling 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.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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