Chinese Turquoise Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art
Coral, Jade, Silver
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Brass
1990s Chinese Bangles
Antique 1850s Chinese More Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artist Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Zircon, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Chinese Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Chinese Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
20th Century More Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
2010s Chinese Bangles
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Chinese Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Coral, Enamel, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
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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.