Carved Turquoise Jewelry
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natur...
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Jade, Moonstone, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Spinel, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Vintage 1930s Swiss Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque More Rings
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Bangles
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Amber, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Opal, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Romantic Cuff Bracelets
Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century German Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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Carved Turquoise Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Carved Turquoise Jewelry?
The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To protect turquoise jewelry, keep it stored in a cool, dry area inside of a cloth pouch in a jewelry box. Do not allow the stone to come in contact with any type of chemical. Also, keep it away from tea, coffee and skin care products. Find a collection of turquoise jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Turquoise jewelry is generally worth between $1 and $10 per carat because it’s not considered a very rare stone.