Turquoise Jewelry Clasp
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
Antique 1780s Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1750s English Georgian Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Aquamarine
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s Italian Chain Bracelets
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
2010s Art Deco Bangles
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Larimar, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
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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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- What is a jewelry clasp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A jewelry clasp is a fastener with the purpose to clutch the jewelry and hold it in place. Its mechanism allows jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets to fasten and also to be removed easily without causing damage. Visit 1stDibs to find a variety of jewelry with different types of clasps for a perfect fit.
- 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.
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