Gem Turquoise
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Boxes and Cases
Garnet, Moonstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modernist More Rings
Emerald, Opal, Turquoise
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Malachite, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Mixed Metal, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Beryl, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Multi-gemstone...
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Zircon, 14k Gold, Y...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1790s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 1...
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Brass
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1980s Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival More Jewelry
Amazonite, Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Antique 19th Century French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cluster Rings
Garnet, Citrine, Star Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Gem Turquoise?
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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