Carved Turquoise Jewelry
20th Century German Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Bangles
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Topaz, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Turquoise
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Vintage 1940s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Charm Bracelets
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold-filled
1990s North American Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
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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.