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Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Lapis Mother pearl Turquoise Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
charms: 1 Turquoise: 17mm x 20mm. 1 Grey Mother of Pearl: 14mm x 14mm. 1 White Mother of Pearl: 13mm x
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20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet c1970s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Features five carved lapis lazuli alternating with five oval turquoise cabochons set in yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Unusual Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Woven Gold Bracelet, Circa 1960 s
Located in London, GB
An unusual gold, turquoise and lapis lazuli bracelet by Bulgari c.1960, the bracelet formed of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Richard Begay Sterling Silver Turquoise Onyx Lapis Lazuli Navajo Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom made ring of turquoise, onyx and lapis lazuli inlaid in sterling silver and created by
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Vintage 1980s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Jeweled 14K Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet set with Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond. Approx. 1.00
Category

20th Century Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli Solid 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli flat beads, displaying radiant hues of Blue! Measuring a of 1.75 inches long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis lazuli 9.50 carats approx. Turquoise 1 carat approx. Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carmelo Patania Sterling Silver Turquoise Lapis Ebony Wood Shell Southwest Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Carmelo Patania turquoise, ebony, lapis lazuli and shell mosaic layered in a trapezoidal frame of
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Long Gold Chain interspersed with Lapis and Turquoise, c. 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
Long gold chain circa 1950 accented with bright blue lapis lazuli spheres and green-blue turquoise
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
natural oval cut turquoise in the center,and lapis lazuli around, entirely handmade by expert craftsmen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond 18 Karat Floret Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Miami, FL
then surrounded by a 6 Turquoise florets and finished off with 6 approx. 5mm cabachon Lapis beads
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Carnelian, MOP, Onyx, and Lapis Bear Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 47.75mm in width and 35.20mm in height Weight: 13.29 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise

1930s Art Deco Sugarloaf Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Lovely domed art deco ring, it is adorned on its top with a sugar loaf turquoise
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Round Cabochon Turquoise Cluster w/ Lapis Frame Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a gorgeous vintage pair of natural turquoise and lapis cluster earrings crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip, 1970s, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, turquoise and lapis lazuli. The diamonds are round brilliant cut, G-H color, VS clarity, total weight
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli on Yellow Gold 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Turquoise, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli On Yellow Gold 18 k Chandelier Earrings 2 Turquoise Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond, turquoise, and lapis lazuli vintage brooch fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The colorful
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Bracelet
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A unique cabochon cut turquoise, diamond, and lapis four row antique bracelet. Crafted in 18 karat
Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Vintage Gold Lapis, Diamond, and Turquoise Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 23 Round Brilliant Cuts = 1.15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian Ankh Pendant Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Coral 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Torrance, CA
, coral and turquoise are set into the mount. The lapis measures from 15mm x 6mm to 10mm x 3mm. The Ankh
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Articulated Snakes with Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
it is 315 in grams. Full circle there are 14 handmade snakes with ruby eyes, turquoise or lapis
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Georges Lenfant 18k, Pearl, Turquoise Lapis Pair of Rings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels by Georges Lenfant Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Turquoise & Lapis Pair of Rings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1970s George Weil Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
By George Weil
Located in New York, NY
A lapis lazuli, cabochon turquoise, diamond and 18 karat gold pendant, on an 18 karat gold link
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2017 Sonwai Turquoise, Lapis, Ebony, Coral, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Candelaria turquoise, lapis, ebony, coral, 18 karat gold and sterling silver ring, by master Hopi
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2010s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mix...

Genuine Turquoise and Lapis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
gemstones around your wrist! This beauty is made of 7-8mm polished gemstones such as; • Arizona Turquoise
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Yellow gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring: circa 1970, 18K yellow gold set with diamonds, turquoise and lapis
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold Incredibly Rare Earl
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond and Turquoise Flower Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous contemporary Lapis lazuli, Diamond and reconstituted turquoise ring in 9 karat yellow
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Pink Coral Turquoise and Diamond Suite Signed Lucien
Located in Miami, FL
. The ensemble features hard stone cabochons such as Turquoise Lapis lazuli and pink coral skillfully
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

2011 Sonwai Coral, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite, Turquoise and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A coral, chrysocolla, lapis lazuli, sugilite, turquoise, wood and 14 karat gold height inlay ring
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2010s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
amethysts, embellished by a band of lapis lazuli and another band in natural turquoise. The back of the
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Lapis Quartz Doublet Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 2 pieces of lapis lazuli and 2 pieces of turquoise. Quartz are cover on top
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Turquoise Lapis Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have also Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Amethyst
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Navajo Tribal Chief Turquoise Lapis Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Navajo Prime Center emblem: feather - top rods 3.5 inch Bar to bar - 2 Inch. Silver 21 inches 28 grams
Category

2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Lapis Moonstones Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. Handcraft 18 karat white gold mounted with turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Substantial Vintage 1960s Turquoise Lapis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning statement ring that centers a large turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 30.2 x 27.0
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Marquise Cabochon Cut Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Vintage Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
and white) Stone Information: Genuine Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Marquise Cabochon
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Rose Gold 35" Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Lapis, and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Lapis Lazuli Diamond Weight: 0.35CT TW (F-VS Round Cuts) Length: 35 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

La Triomphe Vintage Lapis Persian Turquoise Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Brac
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
. Gemstone Details: Persian Turquoise: Approx. 10.00 carats, natural and vibrant Lapis Lazuli Plates: Deep
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large citrine, lapis scarab and turquoise drop earrings, Iradj Moini, USA, 1990s
By Iradj Moini
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rich melange of an amethyst cabuchon, large faceted citrines, coral and turquoise beads, topped
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1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Amethyst, Gilt Metal

Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Opal Turquoise Pink Chalcedony Mosaic Panel Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
natural lapis, opal, turquoise, and pink chalcedony are all perfectly custom cut and set into each panel
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Ring Vintage 18k Gold Large Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal, turquoise & lapis lazuli ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lg. Los Castillos /Taxco, Mexican w/ Turquoise Lapis Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic silver tray has wonderful inlay work of turquoise & lapis .The silver is in very
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Early 20th Century Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Turquoise, Malachite, Silver

Ippolita Colorful Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Turquoise Blue Lapis And Carnelian
By Ippolita
Located in Miami, FL
total estimate weight of 22 carats. Turquoise: Hexagonal faceted cut blue turquoise of about 9 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
masterpiece, featuring a combination of Arizona turquoise, lapis lazuli, and diamonds. The blend of vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Rare 1970s Lapis Dial Turquoise Gold Watch Pendant Necklace
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1970s 18k gold Piaget watch pendant necklace, with lapis lazuli dial and turquoise on the bale
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

14 Karat Gold Turquoise, Carnelian, Mother of Pearl, Onyx and Lapis Bear Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 47.75mm in width and 35.20mm in height Weight: 13.29 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miguel Pineda “Dios Pacal” Silver Sculpture with Turquoise Lapis Inlay
By Miguel Pineda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
headdress features a sinuous serpent adorned with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and black onyx accents
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Silver

14K White and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
grams.This 14K White Gold and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch is offered in estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Loloma Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Hopi Shield with Turquoise Lapis
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: “Charles Loloma” Material: sterling silver Inlays: turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turqoise and Lapis Lazuli Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Features turquoise beads, 14K gold rondelles, and lapis beads. Tassel measures 4" in length.
Category

American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Polished Rock Candy 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Turquoise and Lapis Bangle
By Ippolita
Located in Southampton, PA
The harmonious sight of splendid lapis lazuli and turquoise stones is joined by the exceptionally
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Coral, Turquoise, Lapis, Pearls, 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful necklace mounted with pearls, spheres of coral, turquoise and lapis alternated with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Day-Into-Night Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Day-Into-Night Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant Earrings The matching articulated
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Los Castillo Turquoise Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Inlay Silver Plate Box
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite silver-plated hinged box adorned with Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

CARTIER Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Ivory Yellow Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Definitely is a conversational piece. Has a Cartier maker's mark
Category

Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers

David Webb Yellow Gold 18 Karat Oval Cabochon Turquoise Marquise Lapis Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Oval cabochon turquoise, marquise cabochon lapis lazuli, and hammered finish. This
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20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lapis Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lapis turquoise you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect lapis turquoise among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a lapis turquoise has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marina J., Van Cleef Arpels and Decadent Jewels are consistently popular. While most can agree that any lapis turquoise from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 374 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a lapis turquoise, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lapis Turquoise?

The price for a lapis turquoise starts at $58 and tops out at $68,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,433.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.