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Vintage Anglo
Turquoise Jewelry Examples
The love of turquoise goes way back in anglo history. I have not found all the reliable sources, but when I do I will certainly update this page. In the past and today many anglo artists apreciate turquoise and use it in gold, silver and platinum jewelry. Even greats like Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Marcus & Co., David Yerman, and others have used turquoise. Tiffany and Co. got so into turquoise they owned many turquoise mines in New Mexico (Cerrillos) and Nevada. It is hard to find Tiffany Jewelry with Turquoise for sale, I am not sure why, as the created so much of it..... but as soon as I find some.. there will be pics!! Keep and eye out.
Turquoise Pendant, 1891-1902
Marcus & Company, New York (American, 1892-ca)
Arizona turquoise, demantoid
garnets, gold; 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (1.9 x 3.2 cm)
Although diamond jewelry was especially revered, late nineteenth-century
Americans became increasingly interested in colored stones, both precious
and semiprecious. The publication in 1890 of George Kunz's Gems and
Precious Stones of North America heightened interest in such native
American gems as tourmaline, opal, moonstone, and turquoise. By mounting
an oval cabochon turquoise in a cage of yellow gold, Marcus & Company
transformed a gemstone mined in Arizona into an imitation scarab, set
with fiery demantoid garnet eyes. A gold loop at one end enabled the
stone to be worn as a pendant.
This is a brilliant 11 white old mine diamond and gem Persian turquoise Victorian 19th century ring set in 14k gold. It is most likely a european piece. It features 11 clean white old mine diamonds which range from 15 points to 20 points in size with an approximate diamond weight of 2 carats. Centered is an oval gem old Persian turquoise of brilliant vibrant pure turquoise color. This is not what you would normally think of as Turquoise Jewelry.
English Georgian - Persian Turquoise Necklace, This wonderful large Georgian style persian turquoise necklace is all original with graduated stones and rose cut diamonds measuring 18 inches long. Fantastic rare piece of Period Antique English Jewelry. Very refined and high class.
Really cute crab pin from Cartier, done in 18K yellow gold and set with a 22mm cabochon turquoise belly and genuine ruby eyes. He measures 1 ¼” x 1” and weights 8.2 dwt (12.7 grams). Cartier quality throughout, he is marked and tested 18K, as well as Cartier, ITALY, 750 and a design number of 5255. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, circa 1980. Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate Cartier jewelry. This is truely a unique piece of vintage Turquoise Jewelry.
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