Turquoise Jewelry Clasp
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Vermeil
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
American Beaded Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Mexican Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Spinel, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Go...
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Platinum
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow 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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