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Turquoise Jewelry

Turquoise is a copper oxide, often occurring in or near copper deposits. The color depends upon the amounts of copper and iron, which will determine whether it is a more blue or green colour. Many of the turquoises in the jewelry listed below come from locations here in the United States, making them rare, as many mines throughout the US have been closed down for quite some time. Please see individual item descriptions for origin and characteristics. Click here to learn all about turquoise.

Also, don't miss our many varieties of rough turquoise, cabochons ready to set, beads, heishi ready to string and rare specimens for your collection!
Natural Turquoise Three Stone Post and Dangle Earrings

Natural Turquoise Three Stone Post and Dangle Earrings

Natural turquoise three stone post and dangle earrings on sterling silver, 3 ¼ inches long
ER10 $235.00  per choose quantity:
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3 Stone Oval Dangle Earring SOLD

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3 Stone Oval Dangle Earring SOLD

Sleeping Beauty turquoise 3 stone oval dangles on sterling silver SOLD
ER11 $195.00  per choose quantity:
Post and dangle style earrings with Easter blue mine turquoise set in sterling silver, by Verdy Jake

Post and dangle style earrings with Easter blue mine turquoise set in sterling silver, by Verdy Jake

Post and dangle style earrings with Easter Blue mine turquoise set in sterling silver, by Verdy Jake
ER9 $395.00  per piece
#8 Turquoise Dangle Earrings with Rosette Post on Sterling Silver

#8 Turquoise Dangle Earrings with Rosette Post on Sterling Silver

#8 Turquoise dangle earrings with rosette post on sterling silver
ER1 $365.00  each choose quantity:
14 carat Candelaria Turquoise and Sterling Silver Vivian Barbonne, Smith Lake, New Mexico.

14 carat Candelaria Turquoise and Sterling Silver Vivian Barbonne, Smith Lake, New Mexico.

Natural turquoise ring has a large oval cabochon that comes from the Candelaria mine and is deep blue green in color. The one of a kind ring is hand made by Vivian Barbonne, who is from Smith Lake, New Mexico. This heirloom quality Native American hand made sterling silver and natural turquoise ring will never go out of style. 14 carats Size 8
R33 $595.00  per piece
Dangle earrings wigh Northern lights turquoise chip inlay in open square on sterling silver

Dangle earrings wigh Northern lights turquoise chip inlay in open square on sterling silver

Dangle earrings with Northern Lights turquoise chip inlay in open square on sterling silver
ER6 $195.00  per piece
Dangle Earrings with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chip Inlay

Dangle Earrings with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chip Inlay

Dangle earrings with Sleeping Beauty turquoise chip inlay in open square dangles on sterling silver
ER7 $195.00  per piece
Diamond Stamped Earrings

Diamond Stamped Earrings

This earrings are elegant in their stamped simplicity. Set with turquoise from the Number Eight mine in Nevada, these earrings have beautiful movement, hanging from a classically stamped rosette post.
Diamond Stamped Earrings $365.00  per choose quantity:
Double Dragonfly Earrings SOLD

Double Dragonfly Earrings SOLD

These stamped repose' sterling double dragonfly design is set with turquoise from the Number Eight mine. Although of substantial size, they are very lightweight, hanging from a traditionally stamped rosette post.
Double Dragonfly Earrings $395.00  each choose quantity:
Earrings with Royston Turquoise in Natural Ore with Traditional Navajo Style Stamp Work

Earrings with Royston Turquoise in Natural Ore with Traditional Navajo Style Stamp Work

Earrings with teardrop Royston turquoise cabs set in sterling silver and embellished with traditional Navajo style stamp work
ER4 $225.00  per piece
Leonard Chee  Blue Gem Turquoise 5 stone Bracelet

Leonard Chee Blue Gem Turquoise 5 stone Bracelet

Blue Gem Turquoise bracelet made by Leonard Chee from Vanderwagon, New Mexico features a 5 stone design totaling 10 carats set in sterling silver.
TBR12 $895.00  per piece
Randy Smith 7 Stone Blue Gem Turquoise Bracelet

Randy Smith 7 Stone Blue Gem Turquoise Bracelet

Blue Gem turquoise bracelet handmade by Randy Smith from Gallup, New Mexico includes 7 stone totaling 50 carats of stunning blue green turquoise set in sterling silver.
TBR11 $1295.00  per piece
Seven Stone Post and Dangle Earrings with #8 mine Turquoise

Seven Stone Post and Dangle Earrings with #8 mine Turquoise

#8 mine turquoise seven stone post and dangle style earrings from NACE guild on sterling silver - 2 inches long
ER8 $395.00  per piece
Sleeping beauty Turquoise Two Stone Dangle Earrings with Stamp Work

Sleeping beauty Turquoise Two Stone Dangle Earrings with Stamp Work

Sleeping beauty Turquoise two stone dangle earrings with nice stamp work on sterling silver
ER2 $295.00  per piece
Turquoise drop earrings

Turquoise drop earrings

A great pair of earrings by Verdy Jake. A beautiful hand stamped rosette post with a turquoise dangle, joined together with a hand made jump ring. The turquoise is a nice webbed stone from the now defunct Number Eight mine in Nevada
Turquoise drop earrings $395.00  each choose quantity:
Vintage large gem grade Variscite Bolo Tie SOLD

Vintage large gem grade Variscite Bolo Tie SOLD

This will be your new favorite bolo tie. The large vintage gem grade variscite stone is set in a sterling silver bezeled setting. This stone is one of a kind. The set stone measures 2 ¾ inches by ½ inch. On a leather bolo with sterling silver tips.
B1 $600.00  per piece
Leonard Chee 3 stone Persian Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet

Leonard Chee 3 stone Persian Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet

Persian Turquoise bracelet made by Leonard Chee from Vanderwagon, New Mexico features 3 stone cluster cuff bracelet with a total 16 carats natural turquoise set in sterling silver.
TBR13 $895.00  per piece
Leonard Chee #8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise 3 Stone Bracelet

Leonard Chee #8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise 3 Stone Bracelet

Number 8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise bracelet made by Leonard Chee from Vanderwagon, New Mexico with 3 stone design totaling 9 carats of natural turquoise set in sterling silver. The stones in this bracelet exhibit the classic fine spiderweb that for which the Number Eight mine was known. A great price for this little gem.
TBR15 $395.00  per piece
Leonard Chee #8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise 17 stone Cluster Bracelet

Leonard Chee #8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise 17 stone Cluster Bracelet

Number 8 Mine Spiderweb Turquoise bracelet made by Leonard Chee from Vanderwagon, New Mexico features a 17 stone cluster design with 26 total carats of natural turquoise set in sterling silver. The stones in this bracelet exhibit the classic fine spiderweb that for which the Number Eight mine was known. A great price for this little gem.
TBR14 $1295.00  per piece
Randy White 5 Stone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet

Randy White 5 Stone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet made by Randy White from Gallup, New Mexico. This bracelet includes 5 stones totaling 22 carats of natural Sleeping beauty Turquoise set in sterling silver. The Sleeping Beauty Mine has been depleted and has been closed for several years, making this clear sky blue turquoise very collectible.
TBR16 $495.00  per piece
 Albert Jake Kingman Turquoise

Albert Jake Kingman Turquoise

This Albert Jake ring is a cluster of high grade water-marked Kingman turquoise.(click on photo for more...)
Albert Jake Kingman Turquoise $835.00  per piece choose quantity:
 Bonnie Sandoval Persian Turquoise

Bonnie Sandoval Persian Turquoise

This is a beautiful example of old Persian turquoise, probably cut in the late 1950's or early 1960's.(click on photo for more...)
Bonnie Sandoval Persian Turquoise $795.00  each choose quantity:
 Joe R. Tom Kingman Turquoise

Joe R. Tom Kingman Turquoise


This Joe R. Tom bracelet is classic vintage Navajo silver smithing. The turquoise is some of the rarest from Kingman, Arizona: black spider web. Bracelet measures 5 3/4 inches around the inside with a 1 in. gap. The stone weight is 30 cts.
Joe R. Tom Kingman Turquoise $950.00  per piece
Alber Jake Blue Gem Turquoise - SOLD

Alber Jake Blue Gem Turquoise - SOLD

Albert Jake, blue gem, 14 cts, size 6 1/2 adjustable
Albert Jake Lime Green Carico Lake Turquoise - SOLD

Albert Jake Lime Green Carico Lake Turquoise - SOLD

Albert Jake, lime green Carico Turquoise. Ring is size 5 ½ and is not adjustable.
Albert Jake Number 8 Turquoise - SOLD

Albert Jake Number 8 Turquoise - SOLD

A vintage Albert Jake cluster bracelet. Measures 5 inches around inside with a 1 1/2 inch gap. Stone weight is about 55 cts. (click here for more...)
Bisbee Tabs on Mediterranean Coral

Bisbee Tabs on Mediterranean Coral

I spent several years, on and off, making enough natural Bisbee turquoise tabs to create this necklace.(click on image for more...)
Single strand Bisbee turquoise take with mediterranean coral tube beads $2250.00  per piece choose quantity:
Delbert Vandervere Bisbee Turquoise - SOLD

Delbert Vandervere Bisbee Turquoise - SOLD

Delbert, a member of the well known Vandervere silversmith family, is known for his stamp work. (click on photo for more...)
Delbert Vandervere Candelaria Turquoise - SOLD

Delbert Vandervere Candelaria Turquoise - SOLD

Delbert has created a great classic 3 stone ring, using turquoise from the old Candelaria mine. Beautiful and rare true blue turquoise, with dark spider web matrix. This is gem turquoise at its best. This ring is size 7 and is adjustable. stones weighs 17 cts.
Delbert Vandervere Evans Turquoise - SOLD

Delbert Vandervere Evans Turquoise - SOLD

This is a nicely executed ring by Delbert. (click on photo for more...)
Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace

Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace

Several years ago, I gave my old friend, Dinah Gaspar, a bag of unusual natural green spider web turquoise nuggets and asked her to carve some of her amazing frogs for me. Necklace measures 22in., and 24in with the 2 inch extender. (click on photo for more...)
Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace $2250.00  per piece choose quantity:
Five Strand Kingman Turquoise Nuggets

Five Strand Kingman Turquoise Nuggets

Lovely and fluid five strand necklace of fine Old Kingman nuggets. These stones are from a batch of Old Kingman turquoise circa 1970's. This necklace measures 17 inches. (click on photo for more...)
Five Strand Kingman Nuggets $395.00  per piece choose quantity:
Jeanette Dale Old Persain Turquoise - SOLD

Jeanette Dale Old Persain Turquoise - SOLD

Jeanette Dale is well known in the world of contemporary Navajo jewelers. Her silverwork is impeccable.(click on photo for more...)
Leonardo Chee Turquoise Mountain

Leonardo Chee Turquoise Mountain

This Leonardo Chee turquoise bracelet is a good example of his skill as a master silversmith. His classic stamp work is both intricate and impeccably done. The turquoise comes from an old stash of 1970's Turquoise Mountain, one of the several claims in Kingman, Arizona. Stones are a total of 15 carats, and bracelet measures 5 1/3 inches from end to end with a 1 inch opening.
Leonardo Chee Turquoise Mountain $795.00  per piece
Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads

Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads

These are classic nuggets from the Number Eight mine, alternating with Number 8 beads. Color runs blue to blue-green, often with spiderwebbing. Necklace measures 21 in to 23 in with 2 inch extender.
Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads $1550.00  each choose quantity:
Old Style Turquoise and coral SOLD

Old Style Turquoise and coral SOLD

I first saw this design when visiting Tewa Village on First Mesa in Hopiland, back in the 1970's. (click on photo for more...)
Old Style Turquoise and coral $950.00  each choose quantity:
Randy Smith Blue Gem Turquoise - SOLD

Randy Smith Blue Gem Turquoise - SOLD

Randy Smith's elegant scalloped edges and stamp work, combined with rare Blue Gem turquoise, make this bracelet an instant vintage classic. Stones weigh a total of 21 cts. Measures 5 1/4 in. around the inside with a 1 1/2 in. gap.
Single strand Elemental Necklace

Single strand Elemental Necklace

From the time I first started making beads, over 43 years ago, I always had in my mind a picture of an ultimate bead necklace. (click on image for more...)
Single strand Elemental Necklace $995.00  per choose quantity:
Single strand natural Number 8  Necklace

Single strand natural Number 8 Necklace

This classic turquoise from the Number Eight mine in Nevada. A mix of blues and greens, some with beautiful spiderwebbing. (click on photo for more...)
Single strand natural Number 8 Necklace $675.00  per choose quantity:  
Single strand natural Sleeping Beauty roundells

Single strand natural Sleeping Beauty roundells

Sleeping Beauty turquoise is one of the few pure clear blue turquoises that exist in the world. (click on the photo for more...) SOLD
Single strand natural sleeping necklace with graded rondel $900.00  each choose quantity:  each
Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace

These are classic nuggets from the Number Eight mine. Color runs blue to blue-green, often with spiderwebbing. Necklace measures 24.5 in to 26.5 in with 3 inch extender.
Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace $1550.00  each choose quantity:
Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace

These are a beautiful set of natural turquoise nuggets, from the Carico mine. Necklace measures 19 inches to 21.5 inches end to end with a 3 inch extender and sterling silver finish. .
Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace $1200.00  per choose quantity:
Unknown Artist Easter Blue Turquoise - SOLD

Unknown Artist Easter Blue Turquoise - SOLD

This ring was made by an unknown artist on the Navajo reservation. The turquoise is Easter Blue, a small mine in western Nevada. size 5 1/2
Verdy Jake Persian Turquoise

Verdy Jake Persian Turquoise

Verdy Jake. Persian Turquoise. Measures 5 1/4 in. around the inside with a 1 1/2 in. gap. SOLD
Vivian Barbonne Turquoise Mountain - SOLD

Vivian Barbonne Turquoise Mountain - SOLD

Vivianne Barbonne. Turquoise Mountain cluster cuff bracelet. Bracelet measures 5 3/8 in. along the inside, with a gap that is just a millimeter less than 1 1/4 in.
Six Strand Kingman Nuggets

Six Strand Kingman Nuggets

Lovely and fluid six strand necklace of fine Old Kingman nuggets. These stones are from a batch of Old Kingman turquoise circa 1970's. The hard stones are blue to blue green, reminiscent of the ocean with some grey, black and brown matrix. This necklace feels as good as it looks! The necklace measures 19 inches end to end and has a 4 inch extender with sterling silver finish. This is an elegant piece at a great value! Actual piece may differ slightly so far as cones and clasps are concerned.
Six Strand Kingman Nuggets $450.00  each choose quantity:
Fifty Strand Heshe Necklace

Fifty Strand Heshe Necklace

This one will stop people on the street! 50 strand fine turquoise heshe necklace measures 19 inches with the 2 1/2 inch extender. The necklace is finished with custom cast sterling silver cones and beads of Lapis, antique Sea of Japan Coral, mother of pearl, Chiapas amber and azurite. Sterling silver hook and eye clasp, adjustable length and tag.
50 Strand Heshe Necklace $7500.00  per piece
Seven Strand Number 8 Mine Nuggets

Seven Strand Number 8 Mine Nuggets

Seven strands of striking extra fine Number 8 Mine nuggets. The necklace is finished with custom cast sterling silver cones and beads of Lapis, antique Sea of Japan Coral, Chiapas amber and mother of pearl. Sterling silver hook and eye clasp, adjustable length and tag.
Seven Strand Number 8 Mine Nuggets $4500.  per piece

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