Chinese Turquoise Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Link Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k G...
2010s Chinese Bangles
Other
Vintage 1980s Chinese Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White ...
20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1790s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1970s Chinese More Rings
Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
2010s Bangles
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Early 2000s Chinese Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Boxes and Cases
Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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How Much is a Chinese 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.








