Cindy’s TrendTracker: Totally turquoise

TrendsFeb 22, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Totally turquoise

When summer rolls around, the paler stones come out to play.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

This engraved ruthenium sterling silver ring by Stephen Dweck features blue topaz and turquoise cabochons ($545). stephendweck.com

When summer rolls around, the paler stones come out to play.

Turquoise pops up here and there and is often a summer staple, but this year it’s having a real moment in the sun. Designers have been using all shades and qualities lately in various forms, from beads to carvings to cabochons and doublets. It’s a happy color and a trendy stone, so find some new designs now.

Here are 18 pieces of turquoise jewelry from which to choose.

This engraved ruthenium sterling silver ring by Stephen Dweck features blue topaz and turquoise cabochons ($545). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stephendweck.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">stephendweck.com</span></a> — This engraved ruthenium sterling silver ring by Stephen Dweck features blue topaz and turquoise cabochons ($545).
stephendweck.com

Melissa Joy Manning’s limited-edition 14-karat yellow gold turquoise free-form three-drop earrings ($690)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="https://melissajoymanning.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">melissajoymanning.com</span></a> — Melissa Joy Manning’s limited-edition 14-karat yellow gold turquoise free-form three-drop earrings ($690)
melissajoymanning.com

Gina Pankowski’s “Foliate Wish” earrings are made in recycled 18-karat gold with natural, untreated Persian turquoise ($1,100).<br />
<a href="http://www.ginapankowski.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ginapankowski.com</span></a> — Gina Pankowski’s “Foliate Wish” earrings are made in recycled 18-karat gold with natural, untreated Persian turquoise ($1,100).
ginapankowski.com

Lori McLean’s 14-karat gold, turquoise, emerald and sapphire “Four Cross” earrings ($1,198)<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://lorimclean.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">lorimclean.com</span></a> — Lori McLean’s 14-karat gold, turquoise, emerald and sapphire “Four Cross” earrings ($1,198)
lorimclean.com

Jamie Joseph’s sterling silver and 22-karat “Golden Joinery” turquoise ring ($1,630)<br />
<a href="http://www.jamiejoseph.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jamiejoseph.com</span></a> — Jamie Joseph’s sterling silver and 22-karat “Golden Joinery” turquoise ring ($1,630)
jamiejoseph.com

This hinged cuff by Lisa Robin offers three rose-cut turquoise/rainbow moonstone doublets in polished and blackened sterling silver ($1,980).<br />
<a href="http://www.lisarobinjewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lisarobinjewelry.com</span></a> — This hinged cuff by Lisa Robin offers three rose-cut turquoise/rainbow moonstone doublets in polished and blackened sterling silver ($1,980).
lisarobinjewelry.com

Conni Mainne’s turquoise earrings are set in platinaire (a silver and 5 percent platinum blend) and 18-karat gold ($2,180).<br />
<a href="http://www.connimainne.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">connimainne.com</span></a> — Conni Mainne’s turquoise earrings are set in platinaire (a silver and 5 percent platinum blend) and 18-karat gold ($2,180).
connimainne.com

Armenta’s “Old World” oxidized sterling silver and 18-karat yellow gold beaded bracelet offers magnesite beads, white diamonds and white sapphires ($2,290).<br />
<a href="http://www.armentacollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">armentacollection.com</span></a> — Armenta’s “Old World” oxidized sterling silver and 18-karat yellow gold beaded bracelet offers magnesite beads, white diamonds and white sapphires ($2,290).
armentacollection.com

Lauren K’s rose-cut rutilated quartz “Soho” ring is set over a slice of turquoise and set in 18-karat yellow gold with burnished diamonds ($3,995).<br />
<a href="http://www.laurenk.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">laurenk.com</span></a> — Lauren K’s rose-cut rutilated quartz “Soho” ring is set over a slice of turquoise and set in 18-karat yellow gold with burnished diamonds ($3,995).
laurenk.com

Sethi Couture’s turquoise and white rose-cut diamond drop earrings are set in 14-karat rose gold ($4,620).<br />
<a href="http://www.sethicouture.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sethicouture.com</span></a> — Sethi Couture’s turquoise and white rose-cut diamond drop earrings are set in 14-karat rose gold ($4,620).
sethicouture.com

This hand-carved turquoise horn by Karen Karch is crowned with a regal tiara-shape cluster of rubies and colorless brilliant diamonds, set in 18-karat yellow gold on an 18-inch chain ($4,800).<br />
<a href="https://www.karenkarch.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">karenkarch.com</span></a> — This hand-carved turquoise horn by Karen Karch is crowned with a regal tiara-shape cluster of rubies and colorless brilliant diamonds, set in 18-karat yellow gold on an 18-inch chain ($4,800).
karenkarch.com

Jemma Wynne’s 18-karat bar ring offers turquoise and diamond pavé ($4,830).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://jemmawynne.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">jemmawynne.com</span></a> — Jemma Wynne’s 18-karat bar ring offers turquoise and diamond pavé ($4,830).
jemmawynne.com

Another from Lauren K, these chrysoprase and turquoise “Gemma” earrings are set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($5,700).<br />
<a href="http://www.laurenk.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">laurenk.com</span></a> — Another from Lauren K, these chrysoprase and turquoise “Gemma” earrings are set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($5,700).
laurenk.com

Zaiken’s one-of-a-kind “Throwing Stones” turquoise choker is made in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($6,200). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://zaikenjewelry.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">zaikenjewelry.com</span></a> — Zaiken’s one-of-a-kind “Throwing Stones” turquoise choker is made in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($6,200).
zaikenjewelry.com

Cynthia Bach’s 18-karat yellow gold and turquoise tassel pendant with diamonds ($29,000)<br />
<a href="http://www.cynthiabach.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">cynthiabach.com</span></a> — Cynthia Bach’s 18-karat yellow gold and turquoise tassel pendant with diamonds ($29,000)
cynthiabach.com

Pamela Huizenga’s 18-karat gold and dark brown leather bracelet offers a rectangular North American turquoise with a diamond frame (price upon request).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.pamelahuizenga.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">pamelahuizenga.com</span></a> — Pamela Huizenga’s 18-karat gold and dark brown leather bracelet offers a rectangular North American turquoise with a diamond frame (price upon request).
pamelahuizenga.com

Wendy Brandes’ one-of-a-kind turquoise and ruby skull ring in 18-karat gold (price upon request)<br />
<a href="http://www.wendybrandes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">wendybrandes.com</span></a> — Wendy Brandes’ one-of-a-kind turquoise and ruby skull ring in 18-karat gold (price upon request)
wendybrandes.com

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Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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