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ALDO CIPULLO 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Pisces Zodiac Pendant Circa 1970s Vintage
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aldo Cipullo 18k Yellow Gold & Lapis Pisces Pendant Zodiac Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Yellow and Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Flower shape ring in 14K white gold mounted with a yellow sapphire and a blue sapphire in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golf Elements Bracelet
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. This exquisite piece features eight distinct golf-themed elements, making it
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Vintage 1970s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage ring in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl 13mm in the centre
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 By Aldo Cipullo Brooch Pin In 18Kt Vermeil Over Sterling Silver
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold vermeil over solid sterling silver. The design is composed by a pair of three concentric
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Macri Diamond Ring by Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Sz 4.5
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Fairfield, CT
Buccellati Macri Diamond Ring by Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Sz 4.5 This Gianmaria
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Italian 18K Gold Bombe Ring with Carved 12ct Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
: 1970s Origin: Italy Materials: 18K yellow gold, carved lapis lazuli (approx. 12ct) Height: 0.75" Weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century 1970 18kt Gold Ring with Citrine, Tanzanite and Peridots
Located in Aventura, FL
testament to the era's bold artistic expression. Expertly crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold, this
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Onyx 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphire Coral Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Retro earring in 9 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver,made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Emerald 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Beautiful 18 karat yellow and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bambi Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond count: 27 Diamond total carat weight: ~0.27
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian Carved Coral and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
in Italian jewelry of the late 1960s and 1970s. The combination of carved coral, textured gold, and
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Gold Sculptural Coral Flower Ring with Diamonds, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
karat yellow gold and showcases the bold, expressive design language for which Italian goldsmiths are
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
to detail, this necklace features classic revival patterns in solid 18k yellow gold, accentuated by
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20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Convertible 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A masterfully crafted vintage suite from Italy circa 1970, this versatile set features a richly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original 1973 Gucci New York 18Kt Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, circa 1973, Hancrafted Yellow Gold brushed Bangle Bracelet, in Gucci Iconic Fabric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

29, 54 carat Amethyst, 3, 26 carat Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous ring in 18k yellow gold structure mounted with a big 29.54ct drop amethyst, surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometrical 18k White and Yellow Gold Citrine Ear-Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of geometrically designed 18k white and yellow gold ear-clips with rectangular cut citrines
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Italian 18k gold and diamond retro earrings
Located in London, GB
are not heavy and do not weigh down on the earlobes. Made of 18k yellow gold they are adorned with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

An Italian Enamelled Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. 0.70 cts of brilliant cut diamonds on a symmetrically-shaped 18kt yellow gold structure, embellished
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Vintage Central Dial w Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18kt yellow gold featuring a stunning and rare
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUCCI 1960 Horse Racers Hats Motifs Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with horse-racers motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The design is made up of iconic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Black and Yellow Enamel Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is such an adorable Little Lady Bug! 18K gold Yellow & Black Enamel hallmarked made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mario Buccellati Carved Coral and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati coral and diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold. The necklace consists of 10
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

POMELLATO Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Faceted Red Garnets
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Pomellato. These vintage earrings have been crafted in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Horoscope Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and stainless steel vintage diamond Horoscope Zodiac pendant necklace by Bulgari
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel

Men’s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cushion Cluster Pinky Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sophisticated men’s pinky ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a cushion
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Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Oakton, VA
Rolex - Cellini Watch - 57 Grams - 14k Gold - 7 inches length, 1970s origin, Cushion Shape Dial
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Buccellati Ruby Ring (Approx. 7.40-Carats) Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
the legacy of one of Italy’s most revered jewelry houses. Age: Vintage Era: Circa 1970 Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Verdura Milan 18Kt Yellow Gold Earrings with 11.8 Cts of Vivid Purple Amethyst
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Verdura. This pair of iconic earrings has been made in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Gold Red Coral Bead Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully handcrafted Italian 18K yellow gold safety pin brooch set with five natural
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Bombe Ring, 1970s Modernist Statement Desig
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian Modernist ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a beautifully carved lapis
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Bold yet Tailored, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bombe Choker Length Necklace by KRIA
By KRIA
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding 18K yellow gold 1970's choker necklace created by Italian designer KRIA is a
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful twisted rope style necklace crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with white gold accents
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Graser Retro Style 18 karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Graser Retro Style 18-karat Yellow Gold Bracelet is a sophisticated and timeless piece that
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20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Topaz, Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous bracelet in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with yellow topazs and,between of them
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris Genuine Love Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold Size 20 In Cartier Box.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and is adorned with the design of ten incuse screws
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fruit Necklace
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Discover the elegance of the Turquoise and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fruit Necklace, a versatile piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Ct 1.05 Diamond Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Solitaire Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This fine solitaire ring is made in 18 kt yellow gold ( gr 6.00 ). The central diamond has an
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Antique 1770s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Rose White Yellow Gold Graduated Round Ball Bead Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a unique vintage statement piece that's crafted in Italy from solid 18k gold. It
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Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Comprised of four geometric 18KT yellow gold elements on which a white gold inlayed band is set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
intricate classic revival patterns fashioned from solid 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with striking black
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Al Angiolino Zogno Large Rocking Horse 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rocking horse with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Double Knot Necklace Chiseled in Yellow 18 Karat Gold
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Discover the exquisite Double Knot Necklace, meticulously chiseled in luxurious yellow gold to
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Bvlgari Metal: White and Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K, 750 ​ ​Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel Striped Tiger Brooch with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating tiger brooch, expertly set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, is a testament to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

White Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, Tsavorites, Amethysts White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
amethysts of 12.04 ct in the center surrounded by 2 flower in 14K rose gold studded by yellow sapphires
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blessed Mary Our Lady of Sorrow Medal Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
18 karat yellow gold Blessed Mary, Our Lady of Sorrow classic medal. This religious medal is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 14k Textured Dial Bunnyear Textured Band Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
designed by skilled Italian jewelers, highlighting the attention to detail that goes into every Rolex
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Venice, CA
the yellow gold of the rest of the brooch. The seahorse is both sculptural and lifelike—a realistic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

PETOCHI Rock Quartz Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Round Amethysts
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish. They are mounted with two carvings of translucent rock
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Faraone Yellow Gold Striped Non-Pierced Clip-On Earrings
By Faraone
Located in Greenwich, CT
This striped Yellow Gold Non pierced Clip-on Earrings designed by Faraone. Crafted in 18k Yellow
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Shaped Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Shaped Earrings Stunning pair set with round diamonds all
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Bvlgari emerald, sapphire and diamond 18k Yellow Gold "slave" bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
twisted yellow gold topped with cabochon sapphire, emerald and diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1970 The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 Karat yellow and white gold multi-strand necklace.Handmade by artisans
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

POMELLATO Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Kite Faceted Red Garnet
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Pomellato. This vintage cocktail ring has been crafted in
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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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.