Show me your turquoise jewelry!

[Bluegemz]

Oops, one more....

 

[suzanne2]

It DOES! It’s very funny. I truly love it though...I’m imagining wearing it to the office with a crisp, white collared shirt....
Here’s a picture of what it does, along with a picture of a 1940’s Zuni cluster cuff which my mother just bought for herself.

That's too funny! You could stab someone! I really liked the cuff in your first post but the one your mother bought is GORGEOUS! Of course I don't know anything about turquoise, and I don't want any disharmony in your family, but I think she has one-uped you...

 

[Bluegemz]

That's too funny! You could stab someone! I really liked the cuff in your first post but the one your mother bought is GORGEOUS! Of course I don't know anything about turquoise, and I don't want any disharmony in your family, but I think she has one-uped you...

Lol, She tried to trade me this one for mine but I’m so attached to this one. I will tell her about your opinion and she’ll feel good about it. She bought it from the same shop where I bought mine, after she was inpired by mine, and I think she’s happy with hers. It fits her wrist better anyway. We had a good time finding one for her and it’s not easy finding the really old, good stuff anymore.

 

[Miki Moto]

Here are my turquoise pieces.

 

[missy]

Oops, one more....

Here are my turquoise pieces.

Wow how did I miss this thread. Turquoise heaven. Blue is my favorite color and that includes turquoise. Turquoise reminds me of the most relaxed sunny blue. Island blue, vacation blue and just heavenly blue.

Turqiouselicious.

 

[Bluegemz]

Wow how did I miss this thread. Turquoise heaven. Blue is my favorite color and that includes turquoise. Turquoise reminds me of the most relaxed sunny blue. Island blue, vacation blue and just heavenly blue.

Turqiouselicious.

I agree! Turquoise is both energetic and serene, and very earthy due to its opacity.

 

[missy]

I agree! Turquoise is both energetic and serene, and very earthy due to its opacity.

I also remember something about the healing properties of turquoise... let me see if I can find info.
Ok here it is.

The Physical Healing Powers of Turquoise. As a healing stone, Turquoise is among the crystal healing master stones. According to followers of the New Age, the healing powers of Turquoise can benefit the whole body, with special strengths in healing ailments of the immune, respiratory, waste and skeletal systems.

 

[Bluegemz]

I also remember something about the healing properties of turquoise... let me see if I can find info.
Ok here it is.

I started loving turquoise when I saw it in fine, Zuni needlepoint and petite pointe work at age 18. That style is all about the stones rather than the silver, and captured abstracted rhythms of nature. Then I fell in love with persian. Always reminds me of arid lands, sun sets in the West, the peace and clarity of the desert, and freedom of space and spirit. For the Zuni, and other Native tribes, the color turquoise itself is sacred.
It’s getting quite hard to find the fine, untreated turquoise anymore, and some of the beautiful, old Zuni pieces. Some are getting very expensive indeed. Many cheap knock offs coming out of China.

 

[missy]

I cannot find my turquoise jewelry except for one piece. I was looking for my pretty elephant turquoise dangle earrings and poof no clue where they are. But I did find a necklace from my childhood given to me by my dad's parents.

 

[Bluegemz]

I cannot find my turquoise jewelry except for one piece. I was looking for my pretty elephant turquoise dangle earrings and poof no clue where they are. But I did find a necklace from my childhood given to me by my dad's parents.

What a sweet gift! It’s fabulous that you still have it.

 

[Bluegemz]

Here are 2 AMAZING cuffs that I love...not mine...

 

[Bluegemz]

A recent gift from my mother in law...it belonged to her for decades.

 

[missy]

A recent gift from my mother in law...it belonged to her for decades.

Wow how sweet and loving that your MIL gave this beautiful piece to you. Makes it even that much more special!
Wear it in good health and happiness!

(I'd fall over if my MIL gave me anything haha)

 

[stracci2000]

A recent gift from my mother in law...it belonged to her for decades.

Oooh, inlay! Love it!
Is it Hopi?

 

[stracci2000]

I cannot find my turquoise jewelry except for one piece. I was looking for my pretty elephant turquoise dangle earrings and poof no clue where they are. But I did find a necklace from my childhood given to me by my dad's parents

Cool piece, Missy!
Probably made in Israel, with Middle Eastern sourced turquoise.

 

[missy]

What a sweet gift! It’s fabulous that you still have it.

Cool piece, Missy!
Probably made in Israel, with Middle Eastern sourced turquoise.

Thank you @Bluegemz and thank you @stracci2000! I have kept all my childhood jewelry that was given to me by anyone as I am a sentimental fool that way. I haven't worn it since I was a little girl but I like having it because of the memories if that makes sense.

@Bluegemz I agree with Stracci. That is a cool piece. Love it!

Thinking of you @stracci2000 at this very difficult and sad time and sending you more gentle hugs and good thoughts. (((HUGS))).

 

[Bluegemz]

Oooh, inlay! Love it!
Is it Hopi?

Thanks, Stracci! I’m not sure if it’s Hopi, but I love the design of it and long rings are a lot of fun to wear.

 

[ilovegemstones]

The first pic has Coralee Mine turquoise and two pieces from Pilot Mountain Mine. The triangular one in the second pic is Royston. All are natural. I am wearing a lot of turquoise these days! It is so calming!

 

[ilovegemstones]

Also an Old Mine snake eyes Royston cuff from around the 1920's.

Last one - the coral and turquoise ring was one of my first pieces of jewelry from a trip to Arizona 28 years ago!

 

[Bluegemz]

Also an Old Mine snake eyes Royston cuff from around the 1920's.

Last one - the coral and turquoise ring was one of my first pieces of jewelry from a trip to Arizona 28 years ago!

Those are just SO cool. The turquoise is beautiful!

 

[stracci2000]

Also an Old Mine snake eyes Royston cuff from around the 1920's.

Last one - the coral and turquoise ring was one of my first pieces of jewelry from a trip to Arizona 28 years ago!

I just love these large single stone rings!
I had a nice one that I gave away to a dear friend some time ago. I miss it. Maybe I need to get another one!

 

[Bluegemz]

Here is an amazing turquoise collar which I adore...not mine yet but who knows? The turquoise is electric blue, glassy gem turquoise with modernist silver rivets, and beautiful beveled edge work. Just LOVE this .

 

[stracci2000]

Here is a ring that my grandmother gave to me when I was a teenager. It is 21k gold from Syria, with Arabic marks inside.

 

[Bluegemz]

Here is a ring that my grandmother gave to me when I was a teenager. It is 21k gold from Syria, with Arabic marks inside.

That’s such a great ring, Stracci. The gold, the shape and the proportions of it are really unique and beautiful. Love the size of the turquoise...it really is Used as a precious dot of color decorating the golden foundation beneath it.

 

[missy]

Here is a ring that my grandmother gave to me when I was a teenager. It is 21k gold from Syria, with Arabic marks inside.

I love this Stracci. I love higher carat gold. It's so rich. And your turquoise is unique in color...I never saw turquoise that color. LOVE it.

 

[stracci2000]

I love this Stracci. I love higher carat gold. It's so rich. And your turquoise is unique in color...I never saw turquoise that color. LOVE it.

Thanks, Missy! The cell phone camera made the turquoise look so green..... it is really more of a teal color.

 

[missy]

Thanks, Missy! The cell phone camera made the turquoise look so green..... it is really more of a teal color.

Oh I see! Thanks for the explanation. I thought perhaps there were different turquoise gems. Love this ring so much Stracci. Thanks for sharing it with us!

 

[stracci2000]

That’s such a great ring, Stracci. The gold, the shape and the proportions of it are really unique and beautiful. Love the size of the turquoise...it really is Used as a precious dot of color decorating the golden foundation beneath it.

Thanks Bluegemz! Grandma would be happy that I still have it, and wear it!

 

[Bluegemz]

Thanks Bluegemz! Grandma would be happy that I still have it, and wear it!

Yes! And, there really is an ancient, but also timelessly pure look to it. One could pass this one on and have it worn for many generations.

 

[missy]

We were strolling about our neighborhood yesterday and thanks to you lovely ladies turquoise is now on my radar and we saw some lovely pieces at a local neighborhood store. Not the same quality as your gorgeous pieces in this thread but I thought you might enjoy some of turquoise eye candy we saw there nonetheless.

This was my favorite piece there. It's 18 inches though and only if it were shorter I might have been tempted... I thought oh wouldn't it look marvelous as a choker.



Some turquoise dangles.



more turquoise dangles




Bottom necklace


Top 2 necklaces turquoise




An interesting take on Turquoise "studs"


and lastly a sweet turquoise bracelet.