Turquoise Silver Pendant
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Navajo Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tribal Art
Brass
20th Century Unknown Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vanity Items
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Mexican Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American More Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Objects
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How Much is a Turquoise Silver Pendant?
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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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
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