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Amethyst, Diamonds, Topazes, Garnets, Cameo, Pearls 9Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Pendant with diamonds Italian ruby and pearls in 14k Yellowgold
Located in Berlin, BE
yellow gold. This stunning piece is not just a pendant; it's a statement, a captivating focal point that
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

FRENCH Modernist Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The earrings are mounted with
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas V-Shaped Diamond and 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Demi Parure
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bulgari Tubogas v-shaped demi parure in 18k yellow gold. Comprised of a necklace and
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Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Heart Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Size: 7 Weight: 4.12 gr. An 18kt yellow gold, 18 kt white gold and pave' diamond
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bulgari Vintage Monet Necklace in 18 kt Gold with Authentic Roman Coins
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
and rare Bulgari vintage coin necklace crafted in the 1970s in solid 18k yellow gold, weighing 201.46
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Antique 1670s Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Fierce 1970s Sculptural Coral Diamond Power Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Roma, IT
design. Handcrafted in 18K yellow gold (approx. 17.6 grams), it features a highly polished natural coral
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Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamonds and 43.50 Carat Blue Topaz Necklace with Aquamarine Beads
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold and Diamond setting. The pendant is set on a strand of natural colored Aquamarine
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Italian Designer Diamond Emerald Red Black Enamel Panther Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
ct , Red and Black Enamel 18K White/Yellow Gold 23.00g Jewelry Type : Brooch Metal Type : 18K White
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Earrings Diamond Accent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
refined detail.
The earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, with smooth lever-back closures. Their
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Vintage 1970s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulgari 1976 1803 US Coin 18K Gold Monete Lady Liberty Vintage Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inscribed 'Fifty Cents' Completed by concealed clasp closure With hinged bar safety Stamped with Italian
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Vintage 1970s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1980 Anna Maria Cammilli Gold Ruff Choker
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in 18k yellow gold with both a mat and mirror finish. This fabulous piece of Artist- Jewelry appears
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Cipullo Onyx and Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier earrings composed of circular 18k yellow gold discs suspending detachable square onyx
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Infinite Knots Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
infinite knots in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The knots are embellished with
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Carimati Coral Gold Mask Brooch Pendant
By Carimati
Located in New York, NY
A large red coral mask by Italian jeweler Carimati, finely mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Wearable
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Aldo Cipullo Design Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with four carvings of natural blue
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century Tiffany Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
yellow gold and set with a single oval piece of cabochon turquoise which forms the central 'pollen' of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

pomellato earring
By Pomellato
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Pair of Kt18 yellow and white gold earrings with natural brilliant-cut diamonds and garnets. Earring produced in the early part of the 1970s . Length cm 4.00. Reference O.1122
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

FRATELLI TERZIANI Roman 320 AD Constantine Coin Pendant 18Kt Gold Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ancient Roman bronze coin is genuine, struck with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

Giorgio Facchini Artist Jewel Large Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Pendant, 1977
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow gold kinetic pendant was created by artist jeweler Giorgio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

ct 45, 50 Blue Topaz Diamond and ct 12, 88 Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold composed of a central light blue topaz surrounded by a diamonds oval
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Golf Club Style Key Ring
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
in yellow god while the handle is in white gold Total 18 kt gold weight: gr 8.00 White diamonds ct
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Turquoise Textured Gold Leaf Floral Flower Circle Swirl Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian three dimensional 18k yellow gold brooch pendant featuring a prong set
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold necklace from the luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari. This iconic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO 1978 Angela Cummings Geometric Bangle In 18Kt Gold With Inlaid Gems
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
inlaid gems bangle has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Carved Rose Coral 18 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in GOES, NL
Red coral earrings in 18k yellow gold and very precious Cerasauolo coral from Japan, completely
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Vintage 1970s Italian Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1980 Angela Cummings Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
cufflinks have been crafted with wavy shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish. They
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Precious Stones and Pearls Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Colored bracalet in 9 kt gold and silver composed of five strands of amethyst pearls embellished
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Early 20th Century Italian Retro Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Bulgari Diamond, Hardstone Inlay, and 18K Gold Pendant Necklace, 1972-1974
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This lovely diamond, hard stone inlay, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant necklace was crafted by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Radiant 1960 s Floral Starburst Necklace with Sapphires Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
floral motif at its heart, masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold. At the center of the design blooms a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CORLETTO 1960 Enameled Flexible Feline Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
in Venice Italy by the famous jewelry house of Corletto during the mid-century period, back in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k ...

Bulgari 1972 Coral Lapis Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Stars Stripes Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
safety Stamped for 18 karat gold, Italy Fully signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1972; via the original Stars
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Vintage 1970s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1979 Angela Cummings Geometric Bracelet 18Kt Gold Jade Coral
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish and is embellished by a checkerboard design
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Coral, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Buccellati Ox Blood Coral Gold Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Buccellati, a pair of gem ox blood coral earrings. The 18 karat pink and yellow gold earrings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Articulated Girl Pendant with 7 Diamonds – Kinetic Design, 2”
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 14 karat yellow gold pendant features a charming and whimsical stick-figure girl
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 18k yellow, white, and pink gold ¾ in; Gross weight 25.5g 16.3 dwts
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Rare Vacheron Constantin Ellipse 18 KT Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
18 KT Yellow gold, case and bracelet Manual wind movement Octagonal shape style case 32 x 32 mm dial
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphires Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a cluster of 2.4 mm, round pink sapphires in the
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1965 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with four fancy carvings of
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-20th Century Five Stone Sapphire Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 6.01gr.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century Five Stone Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
2cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.52gr.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.88gr.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CRIVELLI GIOIELLI Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 6.88 Ctw In Diamonds Gemstones
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Miami, FL
ring, created in Italy by the jewelry house of Crivelli Gioielli. The ring has been masterfully crafted
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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

GUCCI Vintage 18k Ladies Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning Gucci watch from the Vintage (ca1970s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow
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Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Carnelians
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
in the 1977-1980. They have been crafted with trompe l'oeil geometric shapes in solid yellow gold of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Spitzer Furman Ruby Gold Domed Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Spitzer & Furman Ruby 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Domed textured open work design with 29
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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-looking gold bracelet was a great success. Today the yellow gold, rose gold and white gold Cartier Nail
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Black Opal Black Jade 18Kt Gold Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish and is embellished by a gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Angela Cummings Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Jasper Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
in the 1977. They have been crafted with round bombe shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Jasper, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Modernist Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmaline
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish. It is embellished on top with one natural
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Ruby Topaz Citrin Amethyst Tourmaline 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Italian 18k yellow gold necklace with multi natural gem stones of citrin topaz amethyst ruby and
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

MODERNIST 1960 Cascade Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
earrings created in Italy, between the 1960 and 1970. They were carefully crafted with modernist textured
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mandoline Guitar Turquoise and 18K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold mandoline guitar charm pendant. The guitar is nicely crafted and set
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Angela Cummings Modernist Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Carved Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-dimensions in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with multiple free
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1973 By Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Carnelians
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection and were carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Percossi Papi Signed Agate Multi gem 18 KT Cufflinks
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pair of gent cufflinks is 1970 circa Hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 KT gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Roberto Legnazzi Enameled Tiger Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with applications of cream and
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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1970 Italy Yellow Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Tiffany Co. and Buccellati are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1970 Italy Yellow Gold Jewelry?

The price for a piece of 1970 italy yellow gold jewelry starts at $275 and tops out at $39,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $4,250.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.