Turquoise jewelry is jewelry set with the blue-green stone turquoise - a symbol of protection, wisdom, and calm - and in waterproof 18K gold, it's the everyday piece you never take off.
Turquoise has been treasured for thousands of years - by ancient Egyptians, Native American tribes, and everyone in between - as a stone of protection and good fortune. Today it's back in a big way, and in quality gold settings it pairs the stone's vibrant color with jewelry you can actually wear every day.
What Does Turquoise Jewelry Mean?
Turquoise is known as the "stone of protection." It's traditionally believed to guard the wearer, bring good fortune, and promote calm and clear thinking. Many cultures also gift turquoise as a symbol of friendship and loyalty - which makes it a meaningful gift for friends and family.
Turquoise Jewelry Styles to Know
Turquoise Necklaces
A turquoise pendant on a dainty gold chain - the everyday way to wear the stone. Our Evil Eye Turquoise Pendant Necklace combines two protection symbols in one waterproof gold piece.
Turquoise Rings
Stackable turquoise bands and statement rings bring the stone's color to your hands. Shop the Bold Gemstone Statement Ring or the Old Money Oval Gemstone Statement Ring instead — and see the full turquoise ring collection for the rest.
Turquoise Earrings and Bracelets
Small turquoise studs and bracelets are the subtle way in - a pop of color that goes with everything.
How to Wear Turquoise Jewelry
- Everyday: a dainty turquoise pendant with jeans and neutrals.
- Boho and western: layer turquoise with gold chains and earthy tones.
- Work: small turquoise studs or a stackable ring keep it professional.
- Gifting: turquoise symbolizes friendship and loyalty - a meaningful gift for best friends and family.
Why Waterproof Gold Works for Turquoise
Turquoise is a soft stone - it needs gentle care - but the gold setting doesn't. Waterproof 18K gold-plated stainless steel stays bright through showers and daily wear, so the piece is worn, not stored. Browse our turquoise jewelry collection, turquoise rings, and turquoise necklaces for pieces made to last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is turquoise jewelry valuable?
Quality turquoise is a genuine gemstone with real value, but it's also affordable enough for everyday jewelry - especially in gold-plated stainless settings.
Can you wear turquoise every day?
Yes, with care - and our waterproof gold settings make the metal side of daily wear worry-free. Wipe the stone gently after wearing.
What does turquoise symbolize?
Protection, wisdom, calm, and friendship. It's long been worn as a talisman and given as a gift of loyalty.
Does turquoise go with gold?
Beautifully. The blue-green stone pops against warm gold - one of the most popular color pairings in jewelry right now.
Shop the turquoise jewelry collection — every piece is waterproof, sweatproof and tarnish-free 18K gold, made for everyday wear.
Turquoise and Gold Jewelry: Why This Pairing Wins
Almost every turquoise piece on the market is set in sterling silver. That is the traditional pairing — and it is also why the stone has a reputation for feeling casual, festival-only or dated. Gold changes the read completely. A warm gold setting lifts the blue-green instead of muting it, so the same stone looks polished enough for a work day and warm enough for an evening outfit. Turquoise and gold jewelry is one of the fastest-moving colour pairings in jewelry right now, and it is genuinely hard to find, because most of the market has not caught up.
It also solves a practical problem. Sterling silver tarnishes and needs polishing, and turquoise is a porous stone that neither water nor cleaning chemicals are kind to — so a traditional turquoise piece is something you take off. Ours is 18K gold-plated stainless steel: the metal side is waterproof, sweatproof, tarnish-free and hypoallergenic, which means showers, workouts and hand-washing are all fine, and the only part that needs gentle handling is the stone itself.
Turquoise Rings for Women: How to Wear Them
A turquoise ring is the piece people come back to, because it puts the colour somewhere you can see it all day. The modern way to wear one is a single stone on a slim gold band, worn alone on the index finger or stacked with a plain gold ring above it. Skip the wide silver cuff-band look — it reads costume. Look instead for an oval or cushion stone in a setting open enough to show the matrix, because the matrix (the dark veining in the stone) is what proves you are looking at turquoise rather than dyed howlite.
If it is your first one, go for a mid-size stone in a warm gold setting. It works with denim, with a white shirt, and with everything you already wear on your hands.
How to Care for Turquoise (Without Babying the Metal)
Turquoise is softer than most gemstones — around 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale — so treat the stone, not the setting, as the delicate part. Keep turquoise away from perfume, hairspray, sunscreen and cleaning products, and wipe the stone with a soft dry cloth after wearing rather than soaking it. Take it off before the swimming pool: chlorine is the one thing that dulls both the stone and the plating.
The metal is a different story. Every piece here is 18K gold-plated 316L stainless steel, which is fine with showers, sweat, hand-washing and everyday wear. That is the whole point of the combination — the fragile part is small, and the durable part is what you touch.
Explore More Turquoise and Gold Styles
Ready to shop? Start with the full turquoise jewelry collection, or go straight to turquoise rings, turquoise necklaces, turquoise earrings and turquoise bracelets. For the deeper guides, read our turquoise necklace guide and our turquoise ring guide.
