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Gemstone: Turquoise
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Diamond Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian Marquise Shaped Turquoise Stone. Surrounded by Pretty Rose Cut Diamonds. Face of The Ring Measures App...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Gum Drop Earrings with Cabochon Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Cabochon Turquoise and four diamonds ~-.50cts A real Statement! The stones are graduated - measuring 5/8" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

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Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Go...

Pink Sapphire and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Ethiopian Opal in 14K
Located in GOES, NL
Embrace yourself with sparkling gemstones that capture the colours of the rainbow! The facetted shapes of the stones enhance this necklace’s beauty, with stones featuring facetted c...
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2010s European Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Pear Cut Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.00 Carat Pear Cut Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Flower~Power is what we like to call this beauty!! This ring has 11 Pear Cut Turquoise stones that weigh a total of 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 6.1 Carat Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our 18 Karat Gold 6.1 Carat Turquoise Dangle Earrings, where sophistication meets impeccable craftsmanship. Each pair is a manifestation o...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Magnesite, Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, Gold and Silver 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 ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 16.9 Carat Turquoise Cocktail Drop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with our 18 Karat Gold 16.9 Carat Turquoise Cocktail Drop Earrings, where sophistication meets exquisite craftsmanship. Each pair is a testam...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver 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 ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Elizabeth Showers Maltese Turquoise Dia Dangle Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elizabeth Showers Collection: Maltese Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Turquoise Spiritual Beads Bracelet 6.6 - 8.5"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Turquoise Spiritual Beads Bracelet 6.6 - 8.5" Silver 8 mm DY456 Retail: $495.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman bracelet is made of Turquoise bead...
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1990s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

8.04 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.04 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 4.90 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 18 Round Cut Black Diamonds that weigh 2.57 Carats. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
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 ever...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

LB offers Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise concha pendant Peking glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Large Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concha Style Vintage pendant necklace. This piece is large and dramatic and calls attention to itself. The gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and turquoise brooch, comprising fourteen turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with three swagged lengths of chain and a locket compartment, and fittings i...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Abstract Multi Gem Drop Earrings
By Gale Rothstein
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Long Multi-Gem Turquoise, Onyx and Carnelian Agate Dangle Earrings. 18K Gold plate over brass. Measuri...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearl Diamond Dbl Halo Necklace 14k Oval Cab .10ctw Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Greenish Blue Cultured Pearls Color: White Natural Diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18k White Gold Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" bracelet, designed with five turquoise clover-shaped stations in beaded 18k white gold frames, the stations on an 18k white gold cable chain. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian turquoise, pearl, and yellow gold pair of pins, comprising twelve round half seed pearls, and twelve round turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat...
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1890s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Turquoise Lariat Estate Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the exquisite beauty of David Yurman's Turquoise Lariat Estate Necklace. Boasting 4mm Turquoise beads and a shimmering "Quatre Foil" 18kt yellow gold diamond clasp. This nec...
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2010s Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Real Zambian Emerald Chandelier Earrings Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEE-15554B Gross Wt. :- 20.49 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 16.69 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.21 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald & Turquoise Wt....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a tremendous pair of drop earrings which date back to the early Victorian period. Atop each piece sits an expertly handcrafted star motif set with a single tiny round tu...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite turquoise necklace, featuring beads sourced from Arizona, is a masterpiece of vibrant color and refined taste. Each bead has been carefully selected for its deep, cele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring features a 0.33 carat turquoise gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14k. This ring can be a beautiful December birthstone gift for your loved ones!...
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2010s American Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Turquoise Retro Link Bracelet and Earring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold turquoise earring and bracelet set. This wide bracelet and earring set are 18K yellow gold with round turquoise cabochon stones. The bracelet features a repeati...
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20th Century French Retro Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Diamond Turquoise Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as birthday cake-style cluster comprised of tiered radial rows of turquoise Round and marquise-shaped cabochons are opaque greenish blue to robin's egg blue Ranging in size ...
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1960s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

East West Turquoise Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a bezel set east west turquoise gemstone of 0.73 carat with milgrain detail and natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. This ring can be...
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2010s American Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

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: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

NEW Turquoise & Quartzite Cocktail Ring - Blue & White Geometric Size 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring comes new with tags. This ring is a size 6 1/2. Metal Content: N / A Stone Information: Light Blue Turquoise & White Quartzite Face Height (north to south): 3/4" (19.2mm)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Greenport, NY
This is a beautiful vintage Southwest Navajo all sterling silver squash blossom necklace. No apparent makers or mark - this piece was acquired from a trusted, local Native American j...
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1970s American Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Turquoise Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Silver 8 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate Turquoise Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Sterling Silver 8 mm DY445 Retail: $495.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman bracelet is made of Turquoise beads...
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1990s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring showcases a masterful blend of timeless elegance and striking modern design, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. The piece is centered around a vibrant turquoise c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Cat Brooche
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimal Style Oval Turquoise Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimal Style Oval Turquoise Pendant Necklace 18k 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, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Bi-Colour Gold Turquoise Seed Pearl Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold. Circa 1890. The piece features turquoises and seed pearls. The locket contains a glass cover inside. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Turquoise 14K Gold 40 IN Textured Rollo Link Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 7.5 mm rollo link chain textured throughout Lace-like with stippling and geometric pattern Completed by a fancy barrel clasp closure Textured with floral filigree and gr...
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1790s Georgian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise

Victorian 9ct Gold Front & Back Turquoise And Seed Pearls Locket
Located in Portland, England
This stunning Victorian 9ct gold front and back locket is exquisitely adorned with a natural turquoise gemstones and delicate seed pearls in a form of the star. The locket opens to r...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Native American Turquoise Feather Leaf Cuff Bracelet 7 1/2" - Sterling 925 Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Bluish Green Style: Cuff Fastening Type: N/A (slides over ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise 14kt Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Turquoise Oval Rope Edge 14kt Gold Clip-On Earrings. These vintage clip-on earrings feature oval turquoise stones set in 14kt gold with 18 white gold clips. The earrings are adorned...
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1970s European Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Lagos Maya Estate Turquoise Bead Bracelet Sterling Silver 10 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Lagos Maya Estate Turquoise Bead Bracelet Sterling Silver 10 mm L1 This elegant Authentic Lagos bracelet is made of Turquoise beads and sterling silver. TRUSTED SELLE...
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1990s American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Exotic Urn Inspired Drop Earrings with Turquoise Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exotic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Urn Drop Earrings with Turquoise Accents. These ornate gold drop earrings artistically display in detail, miniature urn-shaped charms accented with dark ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning ring is a masterful blend of natural elegance and refined craftsmanship, meticulously crafted from 18-karat white gold. At the center, a strikingly vibrant Arizona turq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Kirk Smith
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Green Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Kirk Smith (1956-2012) This beautiful Southwest sterling silver cuff bracelet is set with seven squar...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo handmade sterling silver squash blossom and earrings set with natural untreated Golden Hill turquoise by Navajo silversmith Thomas Francisco. Grade A quality stones set in ste...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

Outlaw Cliffs Turquoise Earrings - Kingman Stones in Sterling Silver
Located in Greeneville, TN
Embrace the rebellious spirit of the Wild West with these stunning Outlaw Cliffs earrings, featuring Kingman turquoise cabochons in sterling silver post back settings. The Kingman st...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Large Natural Turquoise and 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking antique cocktail ring features a large natural oval turquoise stone measuring approximately 23.5 X 15.5mm crafted in 18K yellow and rose gold hand-engraved with an intr...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18Kt Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A perfect Turquoise and Diamond Ring that brings sparkles of delight from the Victorian era in England. The turquoise gems are round interspersed with old european round diamonds for...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Arizona Turquoise Beaded Gemstone Necklace with Ethiopian Opals in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Flowy azure hues, like when the ocean kisses the shore. Capture the full spectrum of blue with this semi-precious multi gemstone necklace! Gemstones included: • Ethiopian opals • Rainbow Moonstone...
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2010s European Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum 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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five oval-shaped turquoise cabochons measuring approximately 3.0 x 4.0 mm Opaque light blue to light greenish blue in color Bead set east to west with a halo surround of o...
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1880s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14ct White Gold Turquoise And Diamond Brooch Circa 1925
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Crafted around 1925, this brooch is adorned with a sizable natural carved Turquoise gemstone, with crisp clean lines and fine ‘spiderweb’ matrix, and encircled by thirty eight diamon...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Handcrafted Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace features genuine turquoise delicately strung together with solid 14k gold beads, creating an elegant look. You can wear this long or wr...
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2010s North American Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Natural Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three graduated oval-shaped turquoise cabochons medium bluish-green to green Ranging in size from 4.0 x 6.0 mm to 5.0 x 7.0 mm - prong set With old European cut diamonds p...
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1860s Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

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

Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A large oval 17 x 25 mm flawless cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in this wonderful "heart and jawan" artisanally crafted ring design. The delicate wirework...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1899
Located in Brighton, GB
Turquoise & Pearl Ring 15ct Gold Victorian- Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 Fabulous Hand Engraved Shoulders. UK Size K US Size 5 1/2 Can be resized using our resizing service, p...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Mario Buccellati 1970 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop earrings designed by Mario Buccellati. Very elegant pair of colorful dangles drop earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Buccellati. These everyday ea...
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1970s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold and Turquoise ring. It depicts an oval shaped cabochon Turquoise stone mounted in gold bezel setting. The Turquoise’s width and length is 0.4 and 0.5 inche...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage and Antique Turquoise Jewelry

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

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

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

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

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