Before fashion’s collective obsession with Americana and Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, turquoise has long been a choice stone for various cultures and timelines for many reasons. Its archaeological findings date all the way back to 3000 B.C. — since the age of Ancient Egypt — where it has been used to embellish jewellery, religious artefacts and great seals, while its name shows how the import of the stone from Turkey — turquois is French for ‘Turkish’ — was how it ended up in the European consciousness during the Renaissance.
But of course, the bigger reason of why its still so popular how well its signature baby blue, opaque appearance is an instant complement to metals of all finishes and warmths. Either bright and pure or speckled with inclusions, the stone is an easy and versatile addition to all jewellery collections, its character and spirit of vivacity particularly vivid when seen on skin. See here for a Men’s Folio edit of 9 turquoise pieces you can incorporate into your summer dressing, courtesy of brands like Buccellati, Pomellato, Louis Vuitton and Fred.
Bvlgari Divas’ Dream 18k yellow gold earrings set with turquoise elements and pavé diamonds
S$4,970, via Bvlgari
Pomellato Pom Pom Dot Reversible Ring in turquoise and 18k rose gold
Price upon request, via Pomellato
Buccellati Blossoms Colour Brooch in silver with turquoise
S$1,400, via Buccellati
Louis Vuitton Turquoise Rodeo Necklace
S$2,090, via Louis Vuitton
Fred Flat Cabochon Pain de Sucre Ring large model in diamonds, turquoise, lapis lazuli and white gold
S$25,942 vie Fred
Dior Rose des Vents Necklace in 18k yellow gold and turquoise
S$4,000, via Dior
Tiffany & Co. Small Bone Cuff in 18k yellow gold with turquoise
Price upon request, via Tiffany & Co.
Van Cleef & Arpels Pâquerette ring in 18K yellow gold, coral and turquoise
S$15,000, via Van Cleef & Arpels
Chopard Signature Bracelet in woven turquoise lambskin leather
S$595, via Chopard
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