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Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Two Leaves Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Two Leaves Ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co. With 9
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Aquamarine, Diamond and Tsavorite Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Jean Schlumberger was known for his masterful combination of color and form. This elegant cocktail
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold,...

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. wide 18K "X" Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany 18K yellow gold, 6 rope design interspersed with the 3 classic "X
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1970s American Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER unusual silver objets.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of silver, 18 karat yellow gold & turquoise objets. Tiffany, Schlumberger. France.
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1960s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold X Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold while Xs tested as platinum Signed Tiffany Schlumberger for Jean
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1960s Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond White Enamel 18KYG Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Circa late 20th century iconic bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Finely French
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Late 20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. 1960 18K Gold Vintage Fanning Rope Ear-Clip Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany &
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Acorn Malachite Cuff Links Button Stud Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous set of Tiffany & Co. cuff links and button stud set is designed by Schlumberger and
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1980s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. White Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
interior diameter is 2.25 inches. Made of 18 karat yellow gold. Signed Schlumberger.
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Late 20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger, Gold and Enamel Taj Mahal Stud Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Two diamonds weighing approximately 0.12 total carats (F-color/VVS1-clarity
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Pave Gold and Platinum Flame Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., these exceptional flame-shaped earrings compel
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20th Century Unknown Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Two Bees Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a rare Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co iconic two bee's ring centered with a
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1970s American Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
buttons. Six years after opening his jewelry salon in 1950, Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co. as a
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
buttons. Six years after opening his jewelry salon in 1950, Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co. as a
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 56 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Schlumberger 56ct Citrine Diamond Bird on a Rock Yellow Gold Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Bull Swivel Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
add dimension to this elegant chain bracelet. Jean Schlumberger (1907 – 1987) was a French jewelry
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Late 20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and feminine earrings created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1970's
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany Schlumberger Croisillon Red Enamel Gold Bangle Bracelet For Small Wrist
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Schlumberger Croisillon red enamel yellow gold bangle bracelet circa 1970. Love it because
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1970s French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger blue enamel earrings. These earrings feature a
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Twisted Gold Platinum Rope Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger. Circa 1990. Designed as a rope work spray, enhanced by circular-cut diamonds. Twenty (20
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Gold and Diamond Rope Six-Row X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K yellow gold and platinum ring set with (51) fifty-one round
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Schlumberger for Tiffany Co., Bull Swivel Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic vintage bracelet by the renowned designer Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. is created in
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Three Row Diamond Gold Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Three-Row Diamond Schlumberger Ring by Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Cut
Category

20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Platinum and Yellow Gold Diamond X Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond X Necklace by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With 92 round
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet. 18 kt
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20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. 1970 Schlumberger Large Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold Azurmalachite
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This iconic rare ring is the largest
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1970s American Modernist Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Rope Six-Row Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite craftsmanship of Tiffany & Co.'s Schlumberger
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1990s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Pair of gold and mabé pearl and diamond earclips by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Two
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1970s American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Diamond Green Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Green And Blue Enamel Jean Schlumberger Earrings for Tiffany & Co. With 50
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co., Schlumberger Gold and Diamond "V Rope" Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond “V Rope” earrings, Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Designed
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co. With
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co. With 16
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20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Jean Schlumberger Band Ring designed for Tiffany & Co. With 9
Category

20th Century American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Paillonne Red Enamel Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Paillonne Red Enamel Wide Bangle Bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Pink Sapphire Enamel Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire PAILLONE Slate Grey Enamel Wide Bangle Bracelet by JEAN SCHLUMBERGER
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20th Century French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Star Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Gold, Chalcedony and Ruby Earrings. Designed as chalcedony
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20th Century French Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Croisillon Gold and Red Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Croisillon collection 18k Yellow Gold hinged
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1990s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Earrings Pearl Diamond 18k Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless clip-on earrings created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1970s
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1970s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Gold Circle Rope Link Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
concealed swinging hinge clasp secured with figure-eight safety Fully signed Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co
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1970s Unknown Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Knot Ring Vintage Rare
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
small ball) 1/2" (width of big ball) Condition: Great Signature: Tiffany & Co. / 18k / Schlumberger
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1970s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Double Bee Ring with Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tiffany double bee ring with center Sapphire is highly coveted and hard to find. This ring features a gorgeous Blue Sapphire of 4.39 Carats cushion cut w/ AGI certificate. The...
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1990s American Artisan Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Red Enamel Heart Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18k gold and red enamel band ring signed Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co. The ring is no
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1980s American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Emerald 18 Karat Gold Twisted Rope Vintage Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium green Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1960s
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1960s Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Platinum Gold Diamond Sapphire Floral Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
, Tiffany & Co. began a legendary collaboration with French jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger. Known for
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20th Century Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Bird s Nest Earclips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
the twigs composing the bird's nest. Jean Schlumberger, one of the most famous jewelry designers of
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20th Century American Artisan Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Cones and Petals Ear Clips by Tiffany Company
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Schlumberger (1907-1987) was a French jewellery designer who created pieces for Tiffany and Company in the mid
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Late 20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings in 18K Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
; they’re a statement of artistic luxury. Owning a piece by Schlumberger is like having a part of jewelry
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1990s Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby, Diamond and Gold V Rope Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Tiffany Co. Schlumberger. They feature high grade round brilliant cut diamonds and rich red rubies
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Late 20th Century Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger XO Link Long Heavy Yellow Gold Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage X Link Long 27" Heavy Necklace by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
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1990s American Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger One Long Strand Lapis Coral And Diamond Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous strand necklace: Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger One Long Strand Lapis Coral And Diamond
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20th Century American Modern Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger 6 Row Rope X Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 6 Row Rope X Hope Earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. These earrings
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1990s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Schlumberger 16.13 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire No Heat GIA Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exceptional Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger ring features a rare, GIA-certified, no-heat
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany Schlumberger Gold Fish Pendant Necklace Lighter Pillbox Container
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unusual necklace created in France by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1960's. It is made
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1960s French Schlumberger Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 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.