Turquoise Jewelry
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Gemstone: Turquoise
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chain Necklace Turquoises Malachites Diopsides Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
The timeless splendor of our magnificent necklace in 18-carat yellow gold. This exceptional jewel is adorned with a harmonious assortment of natural stones, including 17 hauntingly n...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Round Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of GIA Certified Natural Round Turquoise and Diamond Earrings made in 18k White Gold. The total diamond weight is appx. 3 carats. The total weight of the earrings is 7.65 gram...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Gianni Lazzaro Blue Sapphire Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Pendant for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Pendant White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro
Diamonds 50-0,50 ct HSI
Blue Sapphire 123-1,23ct
Turquoise 2-0,23ct
Turquoise 1-12,23ct
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Empire Lyre Dangling Earrings Oriental, Pearl, Turquoise 10 Kt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a fine example of delicate empire earrings, so called day and night earrings, the tops can be worn alone.
Small gold rosettes, oriental pearls and turqoise cabochons are fash...
Category
1810s Italian Empire Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Zurich, CH
Glamorous and ladylike 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise cocktail ring from the 1960s.
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this eye-ca...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
900 Silver Filigree Turquoise Hinged Panel Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
900 silver filigree and turquoise panel bracelet.
3 panel bracelet featuring intricate filigree design and a round turquoise stone with blue and gray veining bezel set at the center...
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Turquoise Tennis Bracelet, 14K White Gold
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
This stunning piece is crafted with 1.9mm turquoise stones, each carefully selected for their unique color. The bracelet measures 6.5" in length and fastens with a secure clasp. Whet...
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2010s Thai Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany, 18K Gold Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds total approx. 0.14ct, with a signed box.
Measurement: 5.4 cm
Stamp: "Tiffany & Co"
Weight: 24.9 grams
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
16 Carat Spiderweb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Spiderweb Blue Turquoise and Diamond Ring, centering a securely nestled oval 16.13 Carat Turquoise with Natural Pyrite in the Turquoise, enhanced on either side with Hand S...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
4.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $4,400.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise We...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.02 Carat Total Weight Diamond & Turquoise Enamel Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These fun and unique stud earrings feature turquoise enamel and 0.02 carat total weight in round diamonds set in 14 karat yellow gold. Friction po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This wonderful floral brooch is beautifully set with 45 round brilliant and swiss cut diamonds of different sizes, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, totalling to an approximate we...
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1960s British Retro Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.65 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.65 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $5,600.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats
Turquois...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, 1910s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly beautiful antique, early 20th century Turquoise and diamond ring in 18kt yellow gold.
This ring has an unusual design and is truly a perfect combination of turquoise and diamond.
It is set in rich 18kt gold with stepped and engraved shoulders each set with a rich darker green turquoise...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jewel of Ocean 18k Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch
Can be converted to Pendent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 1...
Syna Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
36 inches long
Sleeping beauty turquoise
Handwired
18kyg lobster lock with 10mm mogul medallian
Limited edition
Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yello...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Thunderbird Earrings c.1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Thunderbird Earrings c.1970s
Length: 2.45"
Width: 1.13"
Weight of each earring: 4.86 grams
T...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Arizona Turquoise Dangle Earrings Diamond Pave Emerald Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold
Located in IN
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A.Jeschel Earth-Toned Bold Jasper necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Add a touch of natural elegance to your everyday style with this stunning earth-toned necklace. The understated design features Sou Chou Jade in a familiar vase patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 37Ct Turquoise Green Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our vintage-inspired starfish turquoise ring, a captivating piece that celebrates the beauty of the ocean. This ring showcases a stunning 37 Carat turquoise at its center...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Aspen Tree (White Buffalo Turquoise Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Aspen Tree is an exquisite pendant handcrafted by Ken Fury in sterling silver, featuring a rare and unique White Buffalo Turquoise stone from Nevada. The st...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
4 Ct Natural Turquoise & Ruby 18 Kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring & Earring Set 20Gm
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful suite of Ring and Earring
Approximately 4 Ct Natural Turquoise & Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring & Earring Set 20Gm
All round Turquoise beads
18 Karat Yellow Gold...
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Early 2000s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $4,400.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.10 Carats
Turquoi...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a massive Victorian era cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. It features natural round turquoises and seed pearls.
Weight: 21.38g
Size: 8x4.1cm
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold, 8.25 carats of turquoise and set with .70 carats of turquoise sparkling diamonds.
The ring is a size 7 and may be resize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Gianni Lazzaro Blue Sapphire Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available )
Diamonds 14-0,08 ct HSI
Blue Sapphire 21 -2,91ct.
Turquoise 1-2,56ct.
Turquoise 14-4,98ct.
With a heritage of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Turquoise Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat turquoise, 0.02 carat ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold brooch in the form of a beetle; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique bug brooch...
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19th Century French Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Cameo Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch and Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst and Turquoise Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Amethyst 3 carats approx.
Turquoise 0.50 carat approx.
18kyg butterfly backs
Limited edition
Crafted of lustrous 18 ...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Oval Shape Turquoise 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
1.50 Carat Oval Shape Turquoise 14 Karat White Gold Ring, Set on 4 prong solitaire
ring size 6.5
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Turquoise Cabochon Cluster Earrings, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Floral Earrings with a cluster of Turquoise Cabochons in the center. The earrings are made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Category
20th Century Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
5.80 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.80 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Amazing looking piece!
Suggested Replacement Value: $6,900.00
Total Natural Round Cut White Diamonds Weig...
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 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, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Turquoise Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
An elegant pair of Retro Natural Turquoise 18k yellow Gold earrings, designed as a flower. Circa 1950 Italy
CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent
METAL: 18k Gold
DESIGN ERA: Retro 1950
...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Turquoise and Pearl Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Turquoise and Seed Pearl 5 Row Gold Band Ring. Hand set with Turquoise and Seed Pearls. Hand crafted in 18 Karat White Gold. Measuring approx. 0.88” l x 0.90” w x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Oval Bead Lariat Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Handwrapped in 18 karat gold*, Faye Kim's Turquoise Oval Bead Lariat Necklace can be adjusted to be worn at various lengths, making it the perfect...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Halo Studs
Located in Denver, CO
These beautiful Victorian 18kt yellow gold earrings feature two natural oval-shaped Persian turquoise cabochons measuring 10 mm x 11.5 mm surrounded by thirty rose-cut diamonds total...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Turquoise and Pearl Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular five-stone ring. Set with five wonderful cabochon cut turquoise with pearl points in between. Modelled in 15 carat yellow gold.
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8
Band Width: 5.5m...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine, Opal and Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
Multi-gemstone, 3-tier 22k yellow gold handmade dangle earrings featuring Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Fire Opal and Australian Opal gemstones. Dangle earrings, includ...
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2010s American Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Aquamarine, Fire Opal, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Opal, Multi-gemst...
1.50 Carat Oval Shape Turquoise 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
1.50 Carat Oval Shape Turquoise 14 Karat White Gold Ring, Set on 4 prong solitaire ring size 6.5
Category
2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bracelet with natural turquoise and Tahiti pearls
Located in Boostedt, SH
This bracelet is made of 6mm untreated turquoise beads and 2 grey Tahiti pearls, beaded on a high quality elastic that easily glides over your wri...
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2010s Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless complementary colors of blue and red are given a modern interpretation for these earrings. Above is turquoise, carved in a cushion cabochon. Below is red coral, in a rectang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Empire 10 Karat Rwed and Yellow Gold Ring Enamel Black Turquoise Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual navette shaped Empire 10 karat gold ring was handcrafted around 1800.It is set with two tuequoise cabochons and a red paste stone.
T...
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Turquoise Star Necklace for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This beautiful necklace features a 14k gold chain with a beautiful Diamond and Turquoise star design, diamond weight of 0....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise & 585 Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Natural Turquoise & 585 gold clasp necklace. Measures 17 1/2 inches long with graduated chunky gemstone of 18mm x 17mm to 16mm x 12mm. Stamped 585,...
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1980s Italian Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Modern Turquoise Drop Earrings set in Diamonds & 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Oakton, VA
Turquoise in a halo of diamonds
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Genuine Turquoise & Diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Russian Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 14k gold necklace pendant with chain with total gold weight of 12 grams pendant is 8.5cm length decorated with natural seed pearls and turquoise...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.60 Carats Impressive Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00
Total Natural Oval Turquoise Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats
Turquoi...
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2010s American Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Emerald Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Turquoise Diamond Gold Transformer Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in Valenza , IT
Hand carved pendant in natural turquoise, white gold and diamonds, it can be worn either as a necklace and as a brooch.
Handmade in Margherita Burgener family workshop based in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Victorian brooch and pendant handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The brooch features bright blue turquoise gemstone accents and an etruscan design. The brooch measures 40 x...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 10.5 Carat Turquoise 18K Gold Silver Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful and clean curved 14 mm pyramid shaped cabochon of Sleeping Beauty Arizona turquoise is set diagonally in a "4 point with jawan" semi- medieval style setting atop an oxid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Victorian Turquoise Enamel Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian - Art Nouveau Pendant set with fabulous Turquoise cabochons in a swirling design with White Enamel in 14 Karat Gold. I just love this combination of the...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Cabochon Turquoise Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of clip-on earring by Ilias Lalaounis. Made of 18k yellow gold, featuring cabochon turquoise. Stamped with Lalaounis maker's mark and a hallmark for 18k gold.
Measure...
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1980s Vintage Turquoise Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k 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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