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Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Aquamarine Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
intricate platinum setting adds drama. Tiffany jewelry design by Schlumberger is among the most exciting in
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1970s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Crystal Egg Pendant
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jean Schlumberger, his iconic egg pendant. Jean Schlumberger’s visionary creations are among
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Quartz

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER "Croisillon" Blue Enamel Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and enamel bracelet, Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger. The Croisillon bracelet
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Schlumberger for Tiffany Ruby Set Starfish Gold Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
HALLMARKS: Tiffany, 18k, and Schlumberger STOCK NUMBER: 18573 Jewelry acquired from LAWRENCE JEFFREY
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond bracelet. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger France
Category

Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger White Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and platinum set diamond bracelet. Signed Tiffany Schlumberger
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Malachite Gold Double Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K yellow gold and malachite double acorn cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Smart and unusual 18k yellow gold and blue enamel cufflinks, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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Late 20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Cufflinks Malachite Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. During the time Tiffany’s has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumberger
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1980s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Sapphire Gold Cufflink Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and masculine cufflink stud set by Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, circa 1970s. Features rich
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Coral Gold Double Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual double acorn cufflinks in 18K yellow gold and coral, by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Hematite Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Hematite Cufflinks by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Details: Measurements
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Two Color Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And 18k White Gold Jean Schlumberger Cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. Details
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Ruby Gold Starfish Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger, circa 1960s. It
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Cracked Egg Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exotic Cracked Egg gold and pearl stud set cufflink set, 3 shirt buttons & associated tie tack. 18Kt Yellow & White Gold & cultured Pearl. Circa 1960.
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger Peridot and Diamond Lattice Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and peridot bracelet. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. The
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1970s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Gold Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli “Acorn” cufflinks
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany Gold Shell Form Pill Box
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold, Textured Shell Pill Box.
Category

1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER gold, enamel, ruby and diamond brooch.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, enamel and platinum set diamond brooch. Tiffany, Schlumberger.
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. JEAN SCHLUMBERGER Croisillon Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A true Schlumberger classic, this "Croisillon Bracelet" is a rare, and beautiful, periwinkle blue
Category

20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Gold Coral Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and unusual 18k acorn-like cufflinks with rich coral spheres made by Tiffany Schlumberger
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER stylish yellow gold "bar bell" cufflinks.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks. Signed Tiffany and Company, Schlumberger. Designed as
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1970s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic gold and ruby porcupine brooch.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and ruby brooch. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. The brooch is designed
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic diamond and gold cross brooch.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond brooch. Signed Tiffany and Company, Schlumberger. Designed as
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY &Co./ SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Platinum Gold Floral Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tasteful and elegant floral motif brooch created by Jean Schlumberger in France in the 1970's. Made
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1970s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Seahorse King" Brooch by Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
0.80 carat. Signed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Vintage 18K Sapphire Emerald Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Schlumberger. A rare and wonderfully designed brooch pin that has been discontinued for many years, they are a
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Cufflinks and Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., New York. Crisp style, cool vibe
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold X-Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Studios and 750 for 18k STOCK NUMBER: 21667 Jewelry acquired from this
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Clip Brooch Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Schlumberger peridot and ruby gold thistle clip brooch circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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1960s Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold Acorn Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger’s organic inspired
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Gold and Paillone Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold and enamel bangle bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The hinged
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1960s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Black White Pearl Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger black and white pearl gold ring circa 1970. The design features a pair of
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1970s American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Wrist Watch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k yellow gold lady's wrist watch. Rectangular case measuring L.35 x W
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1990s Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Black Onyx Turquoise Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. black onyx and turquoise cufflinks, signed
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Bracelet. With 54 round brilliant cut
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Gold Diamond Twin Buds Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Charming 18k yellow gold and diamond "Twin Buds" brooch pin by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. It
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s acclaimed designer; Jean Schlumberger, his X diamond band. ♦ Designer
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Late 20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Enamel Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tiffany Schlumberger brand is still one of their most sought after collections, featuring
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Cufflinks by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Details: Measurements
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Vintage Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vintage Ruby 18k
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1970s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli ring by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., Circa 1980s
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Acorn Malachite Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And Malachite Jean Schlumberger Acorn Cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. With 4 malachite
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Seeds Cufflinks Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
. Schlumberger. The shape of the cufflinks resembles seeds, hence the name. Features two cufflinks and two studs
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Enamel and Gold Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and green enamel bracelet. Signed Tiffany & Co Schlumberger. Made in
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1970s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Taj Mahal Diamond and Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome diamond and 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Tiffany Co. Schlumberger, known as the "Taj
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K Gold Studded Dumbell Cufflink Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
old and handsome 18k yellow gold cufflink and stud set, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Ruby Diamond Gold Triple Bud Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Wondeful estate 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond brooch by Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, circa
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1960s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18k Gold Green Enamel Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Ultra-chic 18k yellow gold bracelet with light green paillonné enamel, by Jean Schlumberger for
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18k Gold Blue Enamel Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Ultra-chic 18k yellow gold bracelet with royal blue paillonné enamel, by Jean Schlumberger for
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

18K Enamel Cufflinks by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Company
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gents 18K yellow gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks by Designer Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, set with approx. 6.00
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive ornate platinum and diamond engagement ring, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Natural Lapis Lazuli Gold Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of natural Lapis Lazuli acorn cufflinks set in 18kt yellow gold by Schlumberger
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Tiffany Schlumberger Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet featuring 9 links with a total of 207 prong
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Late 20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Camel Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
The vintage camel brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of
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20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Gold Barber Pole Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and cobalt blue enamel “Barber Pole” cufflinks, Signed Schlumberger
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact schlumberger jewelry vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 48 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a schlumberger jewelry vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic schlumberger jewelry vintage over the years, but those made by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co., Tiffany Co. and Jean Schlumberger are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any schlumberger jewelry vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and asscher cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a schlumberger jewelry vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage?

Prices for a schlumberger jewelry vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $183 and can go as high as $76,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,000.

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.