Southwestern Sterling
Southwestern Sterling
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 GORGEOUS Detailed Southwestern Stamped Sterling Silver Link Necklace  US $299.99
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 Southwestern Native Style Sterling Gold Kings Manassa Turquoise Mens Bracelet s8 US $775.00
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 Sterling Silver and African Amethyst Southwestern Dreams Bangle Bracelet US $137.99
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 2 Sterling Southwestern Design Belt Conchs Turquoise US $210.00
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 Southwestern Style 925 Sterling Silver 12KGF Turquois Chip Inlay Bracelet US $329.00
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 3 Pc Sterling Turquoise Southwestern Jewelry Pin Claw US $135.00
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Mexican Grape Cluster Necklace Vintage 1930 Guadmex US $299.95
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 Southwestern Relios Sterling Turquoise Pierced Earrings US $75.00
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 Incredible Sterling Southwestern Malachite Necklace US $399.95
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 Vintage Sterling Silver Southwestern Design Turquoise Gemstones 18 Box Chain US $30.75 |
 DRAGONFLY BROOCH PENDANT STERLING SILVER SPINEY OYSTER SIGNED AJ SOUTHWESTERN AR US $82.00
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 Southwestern 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with Turquoise US $18.31
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 Lapis 2 Strand Southwestern Style 925 Sterling Silver Necklace 16 inches US $21.95
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 Vintage Sterling Silver Malachite Gemstone Southwestern Style size 7Estate US $36.75 |
 Sterling Bracelet Cuff Relios Southwestern Gemstones US $149.95
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 Sterling Silver and Chinese Turquoise Southwestern Bangle Bracelet US $190.99
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver 18 3 4 Concha Necklace US $492.00
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Ring w Turquoise Size 8 US $27.24
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Necklace w Turquoise US $193.71
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Black Onyx Dangle Earrings US $29.95
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 925 Sterling Silver Onyx Southwestern Style Pin Brooch US $29.99
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 Sterling Turquoise Pearshape Gemstone Bali Southwestern Cuff Bracelet US $29.99
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Canteen Shape Pendant US $266.00
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings US $54.95
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 Southwestern 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Spiney oyster Enhancer Naja Pendant US $99.95
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 SOUTHWESTERN STYLE STERLING SILVER BARSE ROUND TURQUOISE DANGLING WIRE EARRINGS US $139.99
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Lapis Turquoise Leaf Motif Pendant US $125.40
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 Sterling Silver and Smoky Quartz Southwestern Dreams Bangle Bracelet US $148.99
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 Southwestern Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Earrings US $59.95
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 Sterling Silver and 2 carat Pear cut Smoky Quartz Southwestern Bracelet US $85.99
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Southwestern Native American Handcrafted Bear Paw Link Bracelet in Turquoise and Sterling Silver, #9720 Sale Price: $46.00  |
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As a symbol of strength, direction, and healing in Native American culture, this sterling silver and turquoise bear paw bracelet is sure to bring complements. Turquoise is a healing stone and the birthstone for December... |
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Sterling Silver, Tiger Eye and Picture Jasper Beaded Gift Stretch Bracelet Sale Price: $14.98 |
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Lovely picture jasper, whose rich earthy colors evoke the natural striations of the desert, takes center stage in this comfortable stretch bracelet! Freeform picture jasper beads are interspersed with round tiger eye beads, while sterling silver native pearl beads (domed beads stamped with a concha design) add variety and texture... |
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Southwestern Native American Handmade Domed Post Earrings in Sterling Silver, #1870 List Price: $20.00 Sale Price: $15.00 |
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Classic and versatile! The simplicity of these Navajo handmade sterling silver earrings will lend well to any outfit. Great for any age group or with any wardrobe. Domed on front and back for a great finished look... |
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Sterling Red Coral Blazing Heart Valentines Day Charm Necklace List Price: $62.00 Sale Price: $34.98 |
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A sizzling crimson kiss and cool silver caress for the bold at heart! Embraced in sterling silver and held in place by ornamental prongs, this reversible blazing red coral heart will add just the right amount of color to your ensemble... |
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Southwestern Turquoise Gemstone and Sterling Silver Bead Dangle Earrings with Spirals and Raindrop Beads, #8554 Sale Price: $84.00 |
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Striking sterling silver earrings! Turquoise is a healing stone and the birthstone for December. Turquoise is a multi-purpose healing stone for the body and is good for emotional balance. Thought to bring luck and wealth to the wearer, turquoise has been prized thoughout the years... |
Turquoise - An Age-Old Favorite
Silver turquoise pendant and other such jewelry pieces have gained in popularity over the past several decades. This is evidenced by a trip to the local jewelry store or a quick browse through one of the many online jewelry stores. The wide array of turquoise jewelry – both costume jewelry as well as fine jewelry is quite astounding! In North America, perhaps the most popular style in turquoise jewelry are the designs created by artists in the Southwestern United States, many of whom belong to the various Native American tribes that inhabited this region for a few thousand years. When the natives discovered turquoise about one thousand years ago in New Mexico, they were immediately captivated by the beauty of this stone, and started to use it in crude forms of jewelry. This typically consisted of putting together irregularly shaped pieces of stone to form necklaces and bracelets. With time however, they learned the art of cutting and polishing this stone, and this added significant beauty and sophistication to their creations. Today, turquoise jewelry from the southwest has a loyal fan all across the globe. In particular, sterling silver jewelry that has inlays of turquoise and other semi-precious stones found in this region are immensely popular with jewelry buffs in North America.
When the word "turquoise" is mentioned, it is hard NOT to imagine the desert vistas of the Southwest. Turquoise has become synonymous with the lifestyle, culture, and landscape of the Southwestern states like Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. It may therefore come as some surprise that North America is a relatively new comer to the world of turquoise jewelry. While turquoise discoveries on the continent date back to about a thousand years ago, turquoise was in face first discovered in Egypt nearly six thousand years ago! Specimens from mines in the Sinai were used to adorn the temples and palaces of ancient Egypt. The next major turquoise finds occurred in ancient Persia where this stone was found in trachyte formations. The mines in the Sinai have largely dried up, but Iran today continues to produce some of the best quality turquoise in the world. Turkey was the geographical bridge between Asia and Europe, and was instrumental in brining turquoise to European and Mediterranean civilizations. Over the years, turquoise jewelry designs have changed as techniques improved and people's tastes in fashion changed. Today, stabilized turquoise is often combined with other gems to create new and affordable fashion jewelry designs. The addition of a turquoise pendant to a white pearl necklace adds pizzazz to an age-old classic, for example.
About the Author
Mr. Arnold lives in the Southwest and writes and reads extensivley on a wide range of topics. In addition to gemmology, his interests also cover hand-held electronics such as cheap MP3 players, high-tech mobile phones, etc.