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A seasonal trend that seems to surface in the hot summer months is turquoise jewelry.  I myself am a huge fan of turquoise jewels, especially if they are authentic and even vintage.  It is hard to find pieces like this, and when you actually do find them, they can be quite pricey.  I recently purchased a sterling silver vintage turquoise ring from a little shop I used to work at.  There were many turqoise pieces to choose from, all of them vintage, picked up by the shop owner from different place she had visited over the years.  I decided on the ring and cashed out, only to discover that it became one of my most prized possessions the last few months.  The ring never leaves my finger.  I love it so much!!  And I get a compliment on it almost once a day.  Needless to say, the vintage turquoise ring was worth every penny I paid for it.

This gal looks great on a beautiful day in New York City, she added a chunky turquoise necklace to a simple outfit of neutral color.  This is a good way to wear jewelry like this, pairing it with more simple pieces so that it stands out easily without being flashy.

Speaking of flashy, this ring may be written off as being just that…

ABS by Allen Schwartz “Hippie Chic” Large Turquoise Ring $85

Reminiscent of a 1970’s cocktail ring, the combination of turquoise stones and rhinestones in this ring give it just the right amount of flash and funk.  This would be nice to pair with something simple and plain, or wearing with one of those nice long maxi dresses that are trendy right now.  Although I am forecasting this as a seasonal trend for summer, according to the department stores, it isn’t.  It was difficult to find any turquoise jewelry anywhere.  You can always of course search for actual turquoise, but will probably be directed to an offbeat site that claims each of their product is authentic, and 100% real.  Hunting online is probably not the best way find turquoise jewels, and you would have better luck scouring flea markets or antique shops.  If it is real though, an authentic turquoise cuff can retail anywhere from $200-$400.  Pricey indeed, but once you have it you realize the true value of that piece, even if you have to shine it up a little!

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A few years back, I read one of those “what are they wearing” pieces in a magazine that has hummed along in the back of my mind ever since. You know the sort, the queens of style give the rest of us a little insight on how they make it all work. I just love those articles — I can’t help it. I always want to know down to the tiniest minutia just what makes Tinsley Mortimer or Eva Longoria Parker so fabulous.

The gal in question was wearing an Ungaro gown, “smoke colored python Manolos, and my Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring”. For years, I thought the term referred to some magical little jewel designed by Fred Leighton or some other wizard of gems. Nope, it turns out that Sleeping Beauty is a type of turquoise mined from the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Globe, Arizona. These stones usually range in color from a deep turquoise to a light sky blue.

Now as you may have guessed from the description of the beauty sporting the original ring that set off my obsession, not all turquoise is a squash blossom, wear it only with your boots, kind of thing. Turquoise can be downright formal. I love stones mixed with diamonds, or set in vermeil or gold.

The bracelet shown is one example of the elegance of this beautiful, native to our country stone. The feeling is much more Palm Springs than Death Valley, don’t you think? One other outstanding example would be that knock-out necklace Eva Mendes paired with white satin Dior for a recent red carpet. If that doesn’t convince you style princesses to give turquoise a whirl, nothing will.

Photo info: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and gold bracelet found on HeavenlyTreasures.com

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