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Carved Turquoise Amethyst Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
faceted amethyst ,2 small diamonds and 2 engraved turquoise round drops measuring 12x 40 mm In 1978 our
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Carved Turquoise Amethyst Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
faceted amethyst ,2 small diamonds and 2 engraved turquoise round drops measuring 12x 40 mm In 1978 our
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Hand-Carved 54.41 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Bouquet Loose Gemstone
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Our one-of-a-kind hand-carved bouquet of four roses on natural Arizona Turquoise is a remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Carved Turquoise Round Drops Amethyst Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
faceted amethyst ,2 small diamonds and 2 engraved turquoise round drops measuring 12x 40 mm In 1978 our
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Carved Turquoise Round Drops Amethyst Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
faceted amethyst ,2 small diamonds and 2 engraved turquoise round drops measuring 12x 40 mm In 1978 our
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Genuine Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cabochons 14 Kt Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Irregular Exagon shape Turquoise measuring 26 x 33 mm. and 6 mm thick with 2 small round Blue
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Genuine Turquoise Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Turquoise Round Bead of 21 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Turquoise Carved Ball Blue Sapphire Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Turquoise Round Bead of 21 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round
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2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carved Turquoise Tsavorite Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful piece handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 14.18 carats carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Silver Turquoise Coral Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
Using the ancient art of stone-carving, this stunning one-of-a-kind turquoise pendant has been hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Turquoise oval Intaglio ring. A charioteer with horses
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k Turquoise ring, carved Sanskrit Intaglio
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K turquoise script ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

18CT Yellow Gold Carved Rose Turquoise Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
18CT Yellow Gold Carved Rose Turquoise Earrings These turquoise earrings are exquisitely carved
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2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Turquoise Emerald 18k Gold Silver Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
rare hand-carved piece of old Iranian turquoise, which has a beautiful soft blue colour. The pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Hand-Carved Silver Turquoise Ruby Statement Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
made of hand-carved turquoise capped with rubies which are set in hand-engraved flower motifs. The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Luxury Hand Carved Turquoise Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Austin, TX
Stephen Dweck Luxury Hand Carved Turquoise Earrings set in 18k yellow gold. These magnificent
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2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carved Turquoise Emerald Diamond Elephant Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
in 28.94 carats turquoise, 4.78 carats emerald and 4.74 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Antiques Turquoise Rubellite 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
earrings with cabochon turquoise, carved antiques turquoise plaque with fish and lotus leafs
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Asian Carved Turquoise Sunburst Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold carved turquoise sunburst brooch. This brooch features a carved
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are handmade in 18-karat yellow gold. It is set in 21.38 carats carved turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Turquoise Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful piece handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 15.90 carats carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

45.05 Hand Carved Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These earrings are set in 45.05 carats turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Turquoise Necklace with Onyx and Turquoise Beads and Diamonds in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Make a hustle with this beautiful long hand Carved Turquoise Necklace. This necklace has turqoiuse
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crescent Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 9.8 carats carved Turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

20.69 Carat Carved Turquoise Diamond Bird Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
hand carved turquoise and .31 carats of shimmering diamonds with blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels Carved Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Butterfly Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, this stunning brooch is hand set with 71.6 carats carved turquoise and 4.21
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Oriental Motif Yellow Gold Brooch with Carved Turquoise Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This unique brooch showcases a finely carved turquoise figure, elegantly seated with a serene
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Vintage Hand-Carved Turquoise and 18K Gold Art Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite bracelet features a stunning centerpiece of hand-carved natural turquoise depicting
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Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace Chinese Mongolian
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
a boy riding what looks like guardian lion . Necklace chain is made of carnelian , turquoise
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Hand Carved 70.75 Carat Turquoise Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
silver. It is set in 70.75 carats turquoise and 2.63 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Gold Egyptian Revival Carved Turquoise Scarab Serpent Emblem Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Carved Oval Cabochon -Bezel Set - Soft Green Color - 7.9
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise Arizona Hand-Carved Bouquet Loose Gemstone Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Natural turquoise arizona hand carved bouquet loose gemstone pendant brooch. A Turquoise Bouquet
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Carved Turquoise Diamond Camila 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings are set with 9.9 carats hand carved turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

18.94 carats Carved Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning piece handmade in 14-karat yellow gold. It is set in 18.94 carats carved turquoise and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Carved Bead Dangle Earrings #19818
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Carved Bead Dangle Earrings These beautiful 14K yellow gold dangle
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Arizona Turquoise Hand Carved Butterfly Wings Loose Gemstone Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Natural arizona turquoise butterfly wings hand carving loose gemstone jewelry Turquoise Butterfly
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

39.63 Carat Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning piece handmade in 18-karat gold earrings. It is set in 39.63 carats carved turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Antiques Carved Jade Bi Necklace Turquoise Amber Grey Pearls Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved jade Bi with dragon, amber different shape, turquoise, grey pearls, carnelian. 18kt Gold gr
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Hand Carved 42.23 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Our one-of-a-kind 42.23 cts hand-carved fish on natural Arizona Turquoise is a mesmerizing piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Leaf Butterfly Pendant
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 47.4 carats of carved turquoise, .085 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Medium Peach Color w/ Cream Color
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Dweck Carved 2+" Turquoise Necklace New, Never Worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an incredible piece from the 1990's by Stephen Dweck. Stunning carved Turquoise Ball
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hand Carved 39.64 Carat Turquoise Emerald Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
silver. It is set in 39.64 carats turquoise, .84 carats emerald and 2.42 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Carved Turquoise Jade Amethyst Dangle Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lexington, KY
silver, carved turquoise, jade, and amethyst in a dramatic dangle style. These clip-on earrings have a
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Vintage 1980s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Carved Coral with Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Turquoise, Coral with Diamond 0.2 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm
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2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved 34.97 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Rabbit Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Hand-Carved 34.97 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Rabbit Loose Gemstone is a unique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

53.24ctw Carved Aquamarine and Turquoise Long Earrings 14K Gold R3130
Located in Osprey, FL
Make a statement with these long aquamarine and turquoise earrings! An awe-inspiring sight to
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Carved Coral with Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise, Coral with Diamond 0.2 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Finely Carved African Female Gold Earrings Ebony Turquoise Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Finely carved, beautiful African female mounted on an 18 K gold base. The face is ebony and the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antiques Chinese Carved Jade Italian red Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese carved jade bracelet, Italian red coral and Turquoise, 18 kt Gold gr 12,90 there
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k Gold Earrings with 0.08ct Diamond, Carved Turquoise and Coral
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Designed for both pierced and non-pierced ears. Turquoise not tested for origin. Featured in Heritage
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20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carved Turquoise Diamond Ruby Snake Fob Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold long fob chain, with attached pendant, featuring carved turquoise, adorned with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

48.03 Carat Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning earrings are handmade in 48.03 carats carved turquoise and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hand Carved 29.14 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Eagle Loose Gemstone Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Our hand-carved eagle bird on natural Arizona Turquoise is a stunning work of art created by our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Hand Carved 50.14 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Siamese Fish Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Our one-of-a-kind hand-carved Siamese fish on natural Arizona Turquoise is an extraordinary work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Turquoise & Polki Diamond Carved Bracelet Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.840g, Diamond:20.15ct, Silver:52.494g, TURQUOISE:14.28ct, Size: 75X58X21MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Agate, Carved Quartz, Diamond and Turquoise, 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and 0.03 carat turquoise, 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

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Carved Turquoise Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of carved turquoise jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 62 antique edition and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of carved turquoise jewelry 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. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of carved turquoise jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Meghna Jewels, Decadent Jewels and Alex Soldier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of carved turquoise jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Carved Turquoise Jewelry?

On average, a piece of carved turquoise jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,900, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $36,000 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.

Questions About Carved Turquoise Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    Turquoise jewelry is generally worth between $1 and $10 per carat because it’s not considered a very rare stone.