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Modernist Turquoise-set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
! The form is a wide band with cutout circles and a large turquoise set in a wonderful elongated collet
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered
Located in Wailea, HI
Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered Vintage bangle
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Late 20th Century North American Bangles

Materials

Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Turquoise, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1970s Turquoise and Pink Agate Cats Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Turquoise and Pink Agate, as well as four Round cut
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Ring Two Tone Gold and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ring 18K Two Tones of Golds - Yellow and White Gold approx 18.2gr Center
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length . As
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A petite textured gold turtle brooch with turquoise legs, a diamond head, and ruby eyes. Circa
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
turquoises and dazzling diamonds. The turquoises have been formed in the shape of flowers, with a trio of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Enameled Turquoise Dragonfly Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Enameled Turquoise Dragonfly Pendant. The pendant measures 1.15”x1.23” and weights 2.9
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel

Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure composed by 13 sections mounted with an oval
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with turquoises. Between every turquoise, a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Oval Clip-On Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb turquoise and diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with stylized branch design
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

David Webb Turquoise Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A chic Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch by David Webb in 18 kt. yellow & white gold
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Yellow Citrine 9 Kt Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
standout addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from luxurious 9-karat yellow gold, the design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 12k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Acid tested to be 12k real gold . Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

14k Gold Turquoise Nugget Ring Kingman
Located in Wallkill, NY
This 14k gold ring features a Beautiful Kingman Turquoise nugget that will add a pop of color to
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central aquamarine surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for any q...
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Coral Diamonds Sapphires Turquoise 18 Carat Yellow Gold Indian Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
This impressive jewel, crafted in 18k (750/1000) yellow gold and weighing 54.20 grams, is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Detachable Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with four Pear-Shaped Cabochon Turquoises and Round Brilliant and
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Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Arizona Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring is the perfect blend of timeless beauty and
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads. The chain consists of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Asian Carved Turquoise Sunburst Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold carved turquoise sunburst brooch. This brooch features a carved
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond 1960 s Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 17k to 18k yellow gold Mid-20th Century cocktail ring with a design area measuring 1
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Diamond Halo Ring In 18k Yellow Gold. Center of the ring features oval
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20th Century European Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold 9 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Experience the perfect fusion of elegance and artistry with this striking 9 kt yellow gold and 800
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Large China Pagoda Gold Pendant, Enhancer with Turquoise Carving and Jade
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large pendant with fine turquoise carving. 14k yellow gold frame. Additionally set with
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20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Clip On Diamond and Turquoise Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Clip On Diamond and Turquoise Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Contains 48 high quality diamonds, 1/2ct
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Sleeping Beauty Arizona Turquoise ring, featuring a mesmerizing turquoise
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Turquoise Flower Brooch Emerald Diamond Accents
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Turquoise, Diamond, Emerald WEIGHT: 20
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1970’s MATERIALS: 14k Gold, Green Enamel GEMSTONE: Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise GEMSTONE 2
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Oval Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage oval ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features cabochon cut
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20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Wood Bark Design Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Turquoise Wood Bark Design Cocktail Ring 18k Gold. The ring features 6 round turquoise
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
mastery. Made from 14-karat yellow gold, it features a captivating oval-cut turquoise at its heart
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and three topaz for all the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Aquamarina Colour Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a flower of diamonds in the upper
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Turquoise Cluster Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant lever-back earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a cluster of natural
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Vintage 1970s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds along the chain. In the final
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a topaz in the upper part. In the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
nature-inspired elegance to the ring. Details Designer: Cartier Year: 1970 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
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20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by diamonds. For
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Lapis, White Stones, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure composed by two shape heart structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Totally is
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Turquoise, Diamonds, 14Kt White Gold Platinum Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in platinum structure mounted with a turquoise in the upper part surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Onyx and Turquoise Italian Horn Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A large turquoise and onyx 18 karat yellow gold vintage Italian horn pendant. The Italians call it
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings by Emis Beros
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
People the world over have revered turquoise as a good luck stone for centuries. These turquoise
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Transparent Resin and Turquoise Ring
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Transparent resin ring featuring a turquoise cabochon and gold ring around. Finger diameter
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Genuine 390 Carat Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
18K gold regal clasp with a large Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stone. The necklace has recently been
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Mid-century 1970 Italian 18kt Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet
Located in Aventura, FL
: 1970's Style: Mid-Century Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Measurements: 8.0 inches long. Stamped: No stamp
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Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Persian Robins Egg Blue Turquoise Filigree Gold Statement Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Persian Robins Egg Blue Turquoise Filigree Gold Mid Century
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold GIA 53.58ctw Heart Aquamarine Enhancer Pendant Turquoise Rope Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold. It features a very large and truly eye catching, GIA certified, heart brilliant cut aquamarine
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Vintage 1970s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Native American Kachina Dancer gold Inlaid Coral Turquoise Opal Pendant necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Southwestern 14k Gold Kachina. You see these a lot in silver but this one is made in 14K Gold Chain
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Multi-Color Sapphires, Turquoise, 14 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very beautiful drop earrings mounted in 14k rose gold and realized with 0.27 ct of little diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold,...

Vintage deLillo Faux Turquoise and Gold Tone Dangling Earrings Circa 1970s
By deLillo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Faux Turquoise and Gold Tone Dangling Earrings Circa 1970s. These are the perfect
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Turquoise Earrings, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set of earrings are crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and feature four turquoise on
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise Necklace, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully unique necklace features a total of ten turquoise. Seven of the turquoise are
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Turquoise And Gold Jewelry 1970 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 carat and 2 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but turquoise rings, from our inventory of 597, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 for sale are for women, but there are 241 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Turquoise And Gold Jewelry 1970?

On average, a turquoise and gold jewelry 1970 at 1stDibs sells for $3,560, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $195,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.