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Turquoise Pendant w a Natural Diamond Accent in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This pendant features a beautiful 7x5mm oval turquoise in solid 14K gold with a natural earth mined
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.21 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds Ring in 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Turquoise, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires, Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Turquoise,18 karat White and Yellow Gold,Diamonds,Sapphires,Cocktail Ring Ring Weight 20.90 gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...

White Diamond Emerald Opal Turquoise Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold,...

Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Ring Made in Italy
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
Persia's turquoise if still the standard for finest quality texture & pure robins egg blue color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
turquoise, circa 1910. ring size: 15.5 mm 4 3/4 US. weight: 4.1 grams
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Turquoise Diamond Gold Clover Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made Italian 3 leaf clover earclips featuring 3 heart shaped pieces of turquoise framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
_____________________________________________________ Metal: 18K White Gold Stone. Turquoise Chain Length Approx. 42cm Weight Approx. 5g
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erwin Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Erwin Pearl Style: Bangle Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Gemstone Details: Oval shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat white gold (stamped 14K M. Olivia) each set with one round natural cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian turquoise Diamond gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wonderful Victorian Period necklace with rose cut white diamonds and amazing Persian turquoise
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Iconic Van Cleef Arpels Turquoise Diamond Set
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
fine Persian Turquoise and diamonds. The necklace is detachable to be worn as a bracelet. Made in
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Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Pearl Jade Onyx Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold "Carousel" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

White South Sea Pearl, Turquoise Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
, and 18K Solid Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bezel (7,5mm x 12,5mm). White pearl and turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Turquoise and Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and diamond cat brooch, circa 1960, designed as a whimsical cat
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
earrings feature 0.12 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chantecler Marinelle Whale Turquoise Charm
By Chantecler
Located in Princeton, NJ
charm in 18k white gold with turquoise and diamonds.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Pearl Jade Onyx Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold "Carousel" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...

White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dinner Ring is set in a 14k White Gold Diamond setting. There are approximately 1.5ctw of
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Unknown Cocktail Rings

Green Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic vintage afghan green turquoise and diamond earrings. Perfect summer accessory.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Persian Turquoise and Diamond Set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k. Two exceptionally vivid Persian turquoise cabochons are at the heart of these
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fine Turquoise and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite tennis bracelet set in 14K white gold features forty-eight natural fine turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings 6.02 Carats
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold diamond and turquoise drop earrings. The earrings feature 2 rhombus shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Large Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
turquoise gives a stunningly fashionable appeal to this superb ring. The ring is made of 18K white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dior Turquoise Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
Creating a wonderful oriental appeal, the pleasing turquoise stones are lined down the middle of
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Two Color Multi-Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Southampton, PA
accessory for you! The pendant is shaped like a fish and is made of a combination of 18K yellow and white
Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Turquoise and Agate Charm Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
exceptionally eye-catching manner. The bracelet is splendidly crafted from luxuriously gleaming 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950s Pearl Turquoise Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
finished with a platinum clasp set with diamonds and turquoise. The clasp tongue is made of 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.00 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.00 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Red Coral Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Necklace has 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Red Coral Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Necklace has 0.80 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...

White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Turquoise Peridot Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...

White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Turquoise Peridot Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...

White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Turquoise Peridot Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.40
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Ceramic (White Ring) and Turquoise. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Ceramic (White Ring) and Turquoise. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

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White Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white turquoise you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 658 vintage or 802 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a white turquoise may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white turquoise over the years, but those made by SCALA GIOIELLI, Van Cleef Arpels and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a white turquoise, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Turquoise?

On average, a white turquoise at 1stDibs sells for $3,499, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $235,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Questions About White Turquoise
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    White Buffalo or white buffalo turquoise is not real turquoise, but it is a gemstone that’s classified as magnesite and alumite. This beautiful stone is found in a single region in Nevada and while it does look like white turquoise, it is its own gemstone—not turquoise at all. Shop a collection of white buffalo turquoise from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, white buffalo turquoise is a rare gemstone that has only been discovered in mines in Nevada. White it is referred to as white turquoise, it is actually a blend of magnesite and alumite. Browse a collection of authentic white buffalo turquoise jewelry from top boutiques on 1stDibs.