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ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
designer in the west end of London in the 1960 and 1970, who helped spearhead the British modern jewelry
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Vintage 1960s English Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

IVAN CO. Modernist Turquoise Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
created by Ivan & Co. back in the late 1970's. They were carefully crafted in the shape of cushions in
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Fred Paris Gem Set Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold 12.34 Ctw Diamonds Turquoise
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred, back in the late 70's. This cocktail ring was carefully
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 1960 Modernist Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 12.98 Ctw Diamonds Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
of the 18kt gold. Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

David Webb Blue Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Oval Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings set with turquoise (16mm x 12mm) and approximately 0.48ctw
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set with Turquoise Carved in Floral Decor
Located in Arnhem, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold ring set with turquoise carved om floral decor. The ring features an
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s - 1970s Brutalist Era Turquoise and Diamond 18 Karat Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Bold, substantial, and sculptural, this 18 karat yellow gold Brutalist ring features four
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MODERNIST 1960 Cascade Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and gold posts for pierced ears. Turquoises
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Turquoise Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K gold pendant showcases a captivating 4.0-carat oval turquoise cabochon, prong set
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold, Pinkish Coral, Turquoise, Diamond Earrings 2.75 Inches Long
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pure Palm Beach is an apt description of this wonderful pair of 18K yellow gold 2 3/4 inch long
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage gold tone turquoise glass stones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone and glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Brooches

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl Turquoise Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes turned an interesting turquoise cameo into a bold, one-of-a-kind pendant with a 14
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Free-Form Cocktail Ring Gena Rowlands
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Free-Form Cocktail Ring. The ring features a flat free-form
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Coral Turquoise Brooch Pendant by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. Crafted by Tiffany & Company from 18 karat yellow gold the pin has been cast and hand finished before
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Turquoise, Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic pendant necklace in platinum structure mounted with turquoises, diamonds and topazs. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum

Knifewing Segura Apache Ray Tracey Dangle Drop Earrings 14Kt Gold with Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with hinged omega backs for fastening clips
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Vintage 1970s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Persian Turquoise Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
matched and are each five claw set with yellow gold. Surrounding each turquoise drop are 20 round
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20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

ZUNI ARTIST Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Corals Turquoises
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
and has been masterfully crafted with tribal motifs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Signed Modernist 1970 s Gold, Silver, Gemstone Necklace/Brooch by Resia Schore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor. In sterling silver, 14k gold, and bezel-set with multiple
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Gold Retro Hippie Clip On Earrings, Turquoise Yellow and Hot Pink Enamel
Located in Milford, DE
touch! Turquoise, hot pink, violent, and yellow enamel. Circa 1970s. Gold-plated.
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1971 Vintage Turquoise Tassel Long Necklace Belt Bracelet
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1971 Vintage Beads Turquoise Blue Green Fringe Tassel Drop Pendant Layers
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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage deLillo Gold Tone Crystal with Faux Turquoise Bracelet Circa !970s
By deLillo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Gold Tone Crystal with Faux Turquoise Bracelet 1970s. The photos do all the talking
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

Bulgari 1970 s Inlay Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Curb Link Chain Floral Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 7.5 mm yellow gold curb link chain with six hexagonal plaque stations Inlaid with
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Simulated Turquoise and Amber Brooch c. 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
designer’s signature flair for dramatic, couture costume jewelry. The brooch is centered by a warm amber-tone
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Oval Shape Tiger Eye Faceted Oval Amethyst 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a nice Oval Faceted Amethyst measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14 kt yellow gold...Ring shank is also
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Vintage 1970s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Chain Turquoise Glass Necklace.
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
turquoise glass stones with gold foil accents. Each glass stone is hand formed and varies in shades of
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage gold tone lucite turquoise designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone and resin turquoise • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning vintage Cipullo chrysoprase, lapis lazuli and 18 karat yellow gold necklace. It
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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Onyx Beaded Tassel Statement Necklace By Lawrence Vrba, 1970s
By Larwence Vrba
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '70s - 32" gold plated boxy link chain - 4.5
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Hand-Knotted Howlite Turquoise-Color Cabochon Choker With Gold Hardware Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful choker, made with Howlite stones in turquoise color is hand-knotted and
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Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces

Vintage Napier Book Piece Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Beads Circa 1970s
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Napier Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Dangling Beads. Four rows of dangling beads are
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Chanel clip-on earring Paris 70/80s gold plate, turquoise Cabochon
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An early 70/80s Chanel ear clips in the middle of turquoise colored glass, rimmed with 24 carat
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

18K Yellow Gold and Silver Plique-à-Jour Enamel Insect Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and colorful vintage pin crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of 8
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Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Cuff Bangle
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Purple Brown Cabochon Pendant
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Bamboo Link Chain Necklace With Faux Carved Turquoise By Goldette, 1970s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 22" chain length - 5.5" drop
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Link Necklaces

Vintage Delillo Bracelet with Red Cabochons Crystals Faux Turquoise circa 1970s
By deLillo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Gold Tone Bracelet with Red Cabochons, Crystals, Faux Turquoise. This looks like
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Italian Bracelet 18k Gold Marquise Shape Link
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Italian bracelet, made of 18k gold. The bracelet’s fluid design built from repeating
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Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Choker Necklace 14k Textured Gold Lapis Lazuli Beads
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weighs 20.6 grams. THE CLASP IS 10K GOLD AND THE BEADS ARE 14K. About lapis lazuli jewelry A distinct
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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage French 18k Gold Gemstones Earrings Signed MBM
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful vintage earrings made of 18k yellow gold and set with ruby, diamond, aquamarine, turquoise
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Vintage 1970s French More Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise. It's perfect for those who appreciate jewelry with character and want to make a subtle yet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Tiffany Co Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
yellow gold and set with a single oval piece of cabochon turquoise which forms the central 'pollen' of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sphinx Gold Plated Renaissance Style Brooch with Faux Gemstones
By sphinx
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Sphinx gold plated Renaissance style brooch, featuring faux pearls, faux turquoise, faux
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chrysocolla Fluted Gold Bead Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Italian 18k yellow gold bracelet containing four (approximately 12mm) chrysocolla beads
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Double-Sided Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
of sky blue, turquoise, white, and gold, while the reverse presents a warm palette of amber
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier 18K Gold Enamel Lighter with Pavé Diamond Cap
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Cartier lighter crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with bold enamel striping in black
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Vintage 1970s French Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1970s Bulgari Diamond and Coral ring
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
angels skin color, one orange red. The ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold, set with approx 0.4ct
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with cast identical shaped hollow drops 7 mm long x 5 mm
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Veronica Poblano Mickey Mouse Multi-Gem Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
, turquoise, abalone shell, and coral, 14 karat yellow gold; marked 14kt, with maker's mark Size: width 1.19
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Gems Inlaid
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings, created in New York city by the famous jewelry designer Angela Cummings, back in the 1989. These
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1970s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1978 Ring natural Hematite solid 14K Gold Ø6.75 US / 7.42 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with bezel set cabochon cut natural hematite stone
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Spectacular Paul Binder Modernist Bracelet
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Paul Binder of Zurich is elegantly replete with turquoise and wood inlay underscored by 2.60 carats of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1979 Angela Cummings Geometric Bracelet 18Kt Gold Jade Coral
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish and is embellished by a checkerboard design
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Coral, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Finish Liisa Vitali Dangle Earrings solid 18K Yellow Gold / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Gold.This pair dates to ca. early 1970s. Drops are freely suspended and will mark any slightest movement of
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5 US/ 2.46 gr
Located in SE
Vintage European Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold decorated with 6 pave set
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Baby Boot by Fred Manshaw
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Baby Booty By Goldsmiths Fred Manshaw - Dated 1975 Fully Hallmarked underneath Boot is
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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Gold

Austrian Earrings Garnet solid 14K Gold / 8.5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Austrian Earrings in solid 14K Yellow Gold in a modernistic openwork design with
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k 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.