Turquoise Jewelry

These handmade turquoise necklaces, earrings and bracelets are unique and one of a kind or limited edition. Combined with sterling silver, and sometimes pearls and other gemstones, each piece is a work of art for you to treasure for yourself or give as a special gift.

Known for it's uses in Native American and Persian jewelry and carvings, it has been used since about 200 BC. The color varies from sky blue to greenish blue and there are dark veins running through. Most modern jewelry consists of pieces that have been stabilized for long lasting wear.

Turquoise jewelry goes with everything! Bold Native American designs look great with jeans but for more formal wear, you could choose a sterling silver cuff or chandelier earrings with turquoise stones. It can be combined with almost any other gemstone and look great - common combiations include coral, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl and onyx. Native Americans often made jewelry for turists in the 1940's and 50's using a greenish color of this stone - these beautifully designed rings and cuff bracelets are highly sought after today and some are quite valuable.

Turquoise jewelry is thought to help the wearer express themselves and is good for nervous speaking, headaches, eyes and fevers. It also expands friendships and is reported to have recuperative powers as well as protect against harm.

To care for your jewelry, always be careful to avoid scratching the stones. Avoid contact with high heat and chemicals - even perfumes, makeup, hair sprays and cleaners. Do not use commercial cleaners for your gemstone jewelry, but clean with a soft cloth. Click here to learn more about cleaning jewelry

The New Popularity Of The Turquoise Color
This color is a must have for spring and summer clothing, jewelry and accessories. As a color for jewelry, the turquoise stone is an outstanding gem and can be combined with other stones or used alone.

Raw Turquoise Stones
Raw turquoise stones can be quite a bit different than the stones that you see in jewelry. In their natural form, these stones can be porous and chalky. Depending on the quality of the stone, they may need to be treated in order to be used in jewelry.

Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Native American turquoise jewelry of all ages is highly collectible and very wearable. Although the vintage and antique pieces are highly valued and sought after, the newly made Native American turquoise pieces are just as prized and many are just as valuable.

The Turquoise Gem Stone
Find out the history, processing and healing powers of this sought after stone. Feat your eyes on turquoise jewelry!

Native American Indian Turquoise and Silver Jewelry
Read about some of the most highly sought after cultural jewelry made today.

The Birthstone Turquoise
Turquoise is the birthstone for the month of December and a popular stone used in jewelry making. Birthstone jewelry has been worn for centuries and while December has also been associate with the birtstones lapis lazuli, blue topaz and zircon, The American National Association of Jewelers formulated a standard list of birthstones in 1912 and named Turquoise as the birthstone for December.

Loose Turquoise Stones
Loose turquoise stones in their natural form, can be quite a bit different than the stones that end up in jewelry as they can be porous and chalky. In order to keep them from breaking and chipping, they are typically treated before they are used in jewelry.

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beads
Named for the mine it comes from, these beads and stones are well sought after for jewelry making and a favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silver makers who incorporate it into their traditional inlay jewelry.

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