If there were ever any doubts about the luxurious reputation of turquoise, the plethora of turquoise jewelry on display during Las Vegas Jewelry Week in early June quelled them.
For many decades, hard stone has had its connection to the Southwest. Placed in popular bolo ties, chunky silver cuffs and striking Navajo style pumpkin blossom necklaces. Not to mention the many inexpensive beaded pieces.
The stone exuded a dusty, raw charm.
Then designers all over the world took a liking to her. Particularly the variety known as Sleeping Beauty, whose platonic celestial blue hue remains sought after. Although the mine, in Globe, Arizona, stopped production a decade ago.
The turquoise jewellery that occupies the highest positions in the world of jewellery designers now regularly features the gemstone in 18-carat yellow gold. It is often flanked by diamonds and occasionally coloured stones. The turquoise and pink sapphire is a particularly popular pair. Even the blue gemstone paired with white onyx, white agate, cocholong or other white hard stones for a super summer look.
However it appears, turquoise has a new sophistication that is impossible to deny.
Source: .jckonline.com
