Show me your turquoise jewelry!

[stracci2000]

I picked this cuff up a few months back. I have a couple cuffs now, but love the open design of this one. Bluegemz's 30s-40s Zuni cuff is still my holy grail though....

Wow, so gorgeous!

 

[samranmal]

That is increadible!!! I absolutely adore your new cuff! Do you know about what time period it’s from? That’s a very unusual design, so, SO beautiful!

Thank you! It was supposedly from the 70s. Next on my list is a Zuni spiny oyster cuff.

 

[Bluegemz]

Thank you! It was supposedly from the 70s. Next on my list is a Zuni spiny oyster cuff.

I’m really blown away with it. It’s amazing, truly. Do you have any other turquoise cuffs? The spiny oyster will be beautiful. I recently got interested In the coral and spiny oyster cuffs also.

 

[stracci2000]

@Bluegemz , have you been to the Millicent Rodgers Museum in Taos?
The museum features all the Native American items she collected, most notably, the jewelry.
She also had a fabulous pottery and rug collection, which is also exhibited there.
That is Millicent in my avatar, wearing some of her pieces.
http://www.millicentrogers.org/index.php/the-collections/jewelry

 

[Bluegemz]

@Bluegemz , have you been to the Millicent Rodgers Museum in Taos?
The museum features all the Native American items she collected, most notably, the jewelry.
She also had a fabulous pottery and rug collection, which is also exhibited there.
That is Millicent in my avatar, wearing some of her pieces.
http://www.millicentrogers.org/index.php/the-collections/jewelry

I think I may have gone there when I was a 18, but not since then. I really need to go! Next time I’m up there I’ll be sure to check it out!

 

[rodentman]

I bought these on Ebay several years ago. They are quite massive and well made.

 

[samranmal]

I’m really blown away with it. It’s amazing, truly. Do you have any other turquoise cuffs? The spiny oyster will be beautiful. I recently got interested In the coral and spiny oyster cuffs also.

I do! Here is my full collection. I'd really like to find a spiny oyster with more coral also to coordinate with my necklace.

 

[Bluegemz]

I do! Here is my full collection. I'd really like to find a spiny oyster with more coral also to coordinate with my necklace.

Great collection! I love the pendant which you have, and the other Zuni cuff. Great sandcast cuff too! The squash blossom with the leaves is beautiful and delicate....they are all fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing. I think pictures which show everything together are really informative because one can see how a collection has filled out. A red cuff would be just perfect with that necklace!

 

[missy]

I picked this cuff up a few months back. I have a couple cuffs now, but love the open design of this one. Bluegemz's 30s-40s Zuni cuff is still my holy grail though....

Wow, this is spectacular. Beautiful on your arm!

 

[missy]

Wore this old Zuni cuff yesterday. This one reminds me of a straw flower or sun flower. One can see that some of the untreated turquoise has slowly changed to slightly greenish, which I think makes the colors more interesting personally.

@Bluegemz everything you have is incredibly beautiful! And what an amazing collection. A diverse range of gorgeous pieces. Thank you for sharing them with us. Long may that continue.

 

[missy]

How can I post this after seeing @Bluegemz awesome Zuni cuff??
But I'm gonna do it anyway.....
Here is my meager collection of Zuni needlepoint.
It's so delicate, and the raised stones prone to chipping.
A Zuni silversmith once told me that the pieces of turquoise are placed in with super glue!

@stracci2000, you have a gorgeous collection too! I would never say meager. LOVE everything you have shared with us!

 

[Bluegemz]

I do! Here is my full collection. I'd really like to find a spiny oyster with more coral also to coordinate with my necklace.

Regarding collecting, i ve always wanted to find the right Zuni necklace, but have had no luck thus far. It’s been my experience that of the beautiful pieces which strike me, only a few have really spoken. I’ve looked at hundreds and have found many almost right ones....and many unpurchasable ones on Pinterest and such......It’s been easier with cuffs so far. For example, I knew immediately that I had to have the 40’s one after years of casual perusing upon first sight. In addition to a necklace, I’d still like to find another turquoise cuff because I have 3 girls and would like to give one to each.

 

[Bluegemz]

@Bluegemz everything you have is incredibly beautiful! And what an amazing collection. A diverse range of gorgeous pieces. Thank you for sharing them with us. Long may that continue.

Thank you, Missy! You are so kind.

 

[samranmal]

Regarding collecting, i ve always wanted to find the right Zuni necklace, but have had no luck thus far. It’s been my experience that of the beautiful pieces which strike me, only a few have really spoken. I’ve looked at hundreds and have found many almost right ones....and many unpurchasable ones on Pinterest and such......It’s been easier with cuffs so far. For example, I knew immediately that I had to have the 40’s one after years of casual perusing upon first sight. In addition to a necklace, I’d still like to find another turquoise cuff because I have 3 girls and would like to give one to each.

Besides the coral/turquoise necklace and the new cuff I posted, everything else was passed down to my by both of my Grandmothers. I'm the only one to have ever developed the love/appreciation for Native American jewelry. So...I fully support your hunt to have a third cuff to pass down to your other daughter

 

[BlueGlow]

Ah, turquoise! Armenians often use turquoise in jewelry. This lovely ring was given to me by an elderly relative. Most Americans see turquoise as casual jewelry, so friends often comment on the relative formality of this white gold and diamond setting.

 

[missy]

Ah, turquoise! Armenians often use turquoise in jewelry. This lovely ring was given to me by an elderly relative. Most Americans see turquoise as casual jewelry, so friends often comment on the relative formality of this white gold and diamond setting.

What a beautiful turquoise stone and a gorgeous setting to match. I love seeing turquoise in beautiful settings. Does the beauty of the turquoise justice.

 

[Bluegemz]

Ah, turquoise! Armenians often use turquoise in jewelry. This lovely ring was given to me by an elderly relative. Most Americans see turquoise as casual jewelry, so friends often comment on the relative formality of this white gold and diamond setting.

It’s beautiful! I love turquoise and precious metal together. Fine turquoise definitely deserves fine metal. I’ve never had any paired with white gold, though turquoise and yellow gold . I really love the look of your ring. And, diamonds with turquoise is absolutely stunning!

 

[Miki Moto]

Ah, turquoise! Armenians often use turquoise in jewelry. This lovely ring was given to me by an elderly relative. Most Americans see turquoise as casual jewelry, so friends often comment on the relative formality of this white gold and diamond setting.

This is very pretty and the turquoise is lovely!

 

[BlueGlow]

Thanks so much for the compliments! <y'all need a "happy blush" emoticon!>

 

[stracci2000]

Here is a map of where American turquoise is mined.
I hope it's not too small to read!

 

[Miki Moto]

Here is a map of where American turquoise is mined.
I hope it's not too small to read!

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing this! I have always wondered where exactly are some of these mines. Thanks!

 

[userangl28212003]

My new Kingman turquoise Navajo silver ring from Durango Silver. He told me it is from the 1950's but funny enough it had never been worn.

 

[Bluegemz]

Most turquoise is beautiful, but every now and then, I find a piece which is poetic to me. That’s how I feel about this piece of Whitewater turquoise...I think this is my favorite piece of my collection so far judging by the stone alone. It reminds me of a Japanese print of water. I Will set in gold because it’s a pure, fresh blue which looks great with the warm of gold. Not sure whether to set as a ring or pendant yet though.

 

[leslie1956]

Beautiful piece of turquoise, Bluegemz! I really enjoy your gold and turquoise pieces, you don't see that combination much here in the US

 

[Bluegemz]

Beautiful piece of turquoise, Bluegemz! I really enjoy your gold and turquoise pieces, you don't see that combination much here in the US

Thank you, Leslie! It’s true that turquoise and gold isn’t that common here...I just don’t understand why since it’s such a naturally beautiful combination.

 

[leslie1956]

Do you own any larimar? Anyone who loves turquoise would probably appreciate this gem as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larimar

 

[Miki Moto]

Do you own any larimar? Anyone who loves turquoise would probably appreciate this gem as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larimar

Hi! I see a lot of Larimar on cruises. It’s a beautiful shade of robin egg blue. I also saw a lot of it at the Tucson Gem Show. It’s a lower price point than turquoise too and I have seen many large pieces. For me though... my heart still goes for turquoise.

 

[Bluegemz]

Do you own any larimar? Anyone who loves turquoise would probably appreciate this gem as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larimar

I do not own any Larimar, but it’s very lovely.! Thanks for the link....Recently, I was considering a larimar and gold ring, but passed in the end because I chose a turquoise instead. I find myself going for the turquoise..., maybe it’s the luster that gets me every time! And The feeling of a treasure in arid land that is magic.

 

[leslie1956]

Thanks for the responses, Miki Moto and Bluegemz I was just curious if true turquoise lovers like yourselves were also attracted to this stone. Now I'm starting to want some turquoise set in gold, lol!

 

[Miki Moto]

@leslie1956 Hi! My favorite piece of turquoise is this Tiffany Schlumberger egg, but I have not purchased it yet as it only comes in YG and I am more a white metal gal. I have seen it in real life and it is gorgeous, and I can see wearing it with a nice long chain. If it ever gets made in platinum, I will grab one for sure.

https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry/tif...ch&trackpdp=search&fromcid=-1&trackgridpos=10