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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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Ibex Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Schlumberger 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Flame Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
dimensions: 1.37" x 0.75" Jean Schlumberger began designing jewelry for Tiffany & Co. in the 1950's and his
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1990s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Rare White Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rare White Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks are a striking example
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20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Burmese Sapphire Ring by Jean Schlumberger, 8.37 Carats
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
gemstone displays the prized "Royal Blue" color associated with the region. Jean Schlumberger is counted
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20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Old-Cut Heart Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
About Jean Schlumberger Schlumberger was a French jewellery designer, who started his career working
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1960s American Retro Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1970 Jean Schlumberger Cufflinks Shirt Studs 18Kt Gold Malachite
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cufflinks and shirt studs designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous suite of
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1970s American Modernist Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
& Co.'s heritage of exceptional jewelry making and Schlumberger’s legacy of innovative design
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20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An iconic example of Jean Schlumberger’s charming designs for Tiffany & Co., the “bird on a rock
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20th Century American Retro Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1970s Jean Schlumberger Enamel Turquoise and Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American 18 karat gold and enamel cuff links with turquoise by Jean Schlumberger for
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby and 18 Karat Gold Cornucopia Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
., Schlumberger, circa 1970s. Hallmarks: Tiffany, 18k, Schlumberger.
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Emerald and Gold Coil Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine cabochon emerald and 18K gold coil ring by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Size 7 Hallmarks
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Lapis Sand Dollar Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Like sketches in gold, Jean Schlumberger’s graceful flowers adorn deep blue lapis discs set within
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ibex Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and platinum Ibex brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, with ruby eye and approx
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold X Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 77.2
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Snake Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980's Schlumberger was well known and well celebrated for his elegant
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1980s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Rope Knot Cufflinks Studs Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, these cufflinks and matching studs feature a nautical
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1970s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Hematite Yellow Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Hematite Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With 2 hematite stones 10mm
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany Co. Blue Dot Losange Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
, mounted in 18k yellow gold. Jean Schlumberger designed it in the 60ies for Tiffany & Co. Jacqueline
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Red Enamel Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel Jean Schlumberger Earrings designed for Tiffany & Co. These earrings are
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Chestnut Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold
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Mid-20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Enamel Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Gold Parrot Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Gold Sapphire Ruby Turquoise Enamel Parrot Brooch/Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1980s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond gold pendant necklace Round-cut diamonds of approximately
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Gold 3 Row Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Schlumberger. It features high quality baguette cut diamonds mounted horizontally with 18K yellow gold "X"s at
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 KYG Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Flame Pendant
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Troy, MI
Jacqueline Kennedy wore so many Schlumberger bracelets that the press dubbed them "Jackie bracelets
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With 21 round
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K Gold Double Rope Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and impressive 18K gold and diamond double-rope bracelet by Tiffany Schlumberger. This
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Phoenix Bird Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Phoenix Bird Brooch/Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With 89
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Indulge in the epitome of luxury and distinctive style with the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Lapis
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Tiger s Eye 18K Yellow Gold Acorn Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Immerse yourself in the world of opulence and distinctive style with the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Schlumberger 4 Row Diamond "X" Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 4 row "X" diamond ring. Excellent condition, no repairs or
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Company Double Coil Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Double Coil Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company, set with 2 Cabachon
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1980s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Green Enamel Paillonne Earclips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and deep green Paillonne enamel earclips by Jean Schlumberger for
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1990s Unknown Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Lapis Lazuli Sweet Pea Pod Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold brooch by the highly collected designer Jean Schlumberger. This piece is nearly
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Mid-20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Abalone Enamel with Coral and Turquoise Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and enamel bangle bracelet. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. The
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Tsavorite Garnet “Seahorse King” Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This larger-than-expected seahorse is generously appointed with green tsavorite garnets, brilliant diamonds and a ruby eye. Note the woven crown and whimsical, sculpted golden accent...
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER classic gold, enamel and diamond bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Signed Tiffany and Company Schlumberger France. The
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER classic gold, enamel and diamond bangle.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Signed Tiffany and Company Schlumberger France. The
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1990s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Vintage Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Circa: 1960's. Measures
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1960s Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. "Schlumberger" 4-Row Gold Platinum Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed Tiffany & Co. "Schlumberger" 18 karat yellow gold 4-row band with 4 "X's" in Platinum set
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Late 20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER classic gold, enamel and diamond bangle.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, Schlumberger, France. The bracelet is finished in green paillonee enamel accented by bezel set diamonds. The
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1990s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Paris Diamond Platinum Gold Flame Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Paris Flame Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1960s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Schlumberger French Sapphire Diamond Floral Bouquet 18KYG Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 28.7 grams. The brooch measures 1.50 x 2.00 inches. Signed Tiffany Schlumberger French hallmarks.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Black Enamel Banana Schlumberger Diamond Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic design by Jean Schlumberger the half hoop style "Banana" earrings. Earrings applied with
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20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Tiffany Co By Jean Schlumberger Ring Size 6
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This ring was designed exclusively by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. It is made of 18k yellow
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Schlumberger Wing Motif Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold wing motif earrings, crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Earrings
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold

1990s Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond earrings. Tiffany Schlumberger. Circa 1990
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Flame Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
The designer Jean Schlumberger created these vintage "Flame" earrings for Tiffany & Co., and they
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1990s American Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
statements—unrivaled in the world of jewelry design. Schlumberger designed almost exclusively for Tiffany
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Mid-20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER gold, chalcedony ruby earrings.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger, France. Designed as stars embellished with cabochon ruby stones.
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1980s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Citrine Bird On A Rock Brooch By Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An iconic example of Jean Schlumberger’s charming designs for Tiffany & Co., this “bird on a rock
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20th Century American Retro Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Gold Bow Tie Bracelet by Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
dynamic movement on the wrist. Tiffany jewelry by Schlumberger reflects the designer's distinctive
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond Lapis Thistle Brooch 1970s
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis & Diamond Thistle Brooch 1970s Vintage Here is
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1970s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Clip-Brooch/Pendant, 18K Gold Maltese Cross
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1990s American Retro Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Double Acorn Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Lapis Lazuli Jean Schlumberger Double Acorn Cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. With 6 lapis
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Double Acorn Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Lapis Lazuli Jean Schlumberger Double Acorn Cufflinks for Tiffany & Co. With 6 lapis
Category

20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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.