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Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing dangle earrings in 18 kt white gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Epic! 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch by Emis Beros
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
People the world over have revered turquoise as a good luck stone for centuries. This significant
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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

1970 s Henry Dunay Turquoise 2.00 Carats Diamond Fancy Yellow 18 Karat Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial brooch features turquoise aggregate wrapped in gold seaweed tendrils and a fish
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Aquamarine, Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant pendant in 14 kt white gold structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Natural Persian Turquoise Cameo Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
gold with a handmade catch and underside safety. GIA certified natural untreated Turquoise 21 x
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Sautoir Necklace, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli beads alternating yellow gold 18k designed elements compose this Sautoir
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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Turquoise and Diamond Bee Brooch by Rosenthal
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
with .60 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity) and lush blue Persian Turquoise
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Turquoise, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Spectacular and elegant bracelet in 14kt rose and white gold with diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Gold-Tone and Turquoise Ciner Dolphin Bangle
Located in Paris, FR
Ciner enamel dolphin bangle features Swarovski crystal, black cabochon eyes, the hinged bracelet is secured with a safety clasp and a hinge mechanism. The Ciner animal pieces are h...
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Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Pearl, Turquoises, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Turquoise Ring 14k Gold Octagon Shape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous octagon shape turquoise ring, made of 14k gold, features diamonds. The turquoise of a
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Boucheron Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Turquoise and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
An amethyst, chrysophrase, diamond, turquoise, and textured 18 karat gold quatrefoil pendant, on a
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Paper Clip Chain Bracelet w/ Charm
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French eagle head mark. 1960s 18K yellow gold, turquoise and pearl, featuring pinwheel motif pendant, the
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Late 20th Century French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Solari Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Ring
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
A David Yurman Solari 18 karat yellow gold turquoise bypass ring. This blue turquoise cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piero Milano Pair of Brooches, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Cabochon Turquoises
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Crema, Cremona
and white gold with cabochon turquoise. Each is decorated with smooth and satin finished handmade
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoises Lapis Ring
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier 70' Ring in yellow gold set with turquoises and lapis-lazuli. Signed. (11,1 grs) Ring
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Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 1970's cocktail ring with an outstanding turquoise cabochon and diamonds is crafted
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Scarab Safety Pin Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
Looking for a scarab? This happens to be a very unique one! Turquoise carved in the shape of a
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Vintage 1970s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s George Weil Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
By George Weil
Located in New York, NY
A lapis lazuli, cabochon turquoise, diamond and 18 karat gold pendant, on an 18 karat gold link
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Vintage 1970s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 1970’s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Lapis Lazuli and
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Large Lapis Lazuli Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Lapis Lazuli Size: 22.25mm Accent Stone: 12 Cabochon Turquoises Metal: 14K Yellow
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s French Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning colorful earrings - bold yet elegant. Created in France in the 1970's. The earrings are
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing tennis necklace in 14 kt white gold
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Gilbert Albert Sculptural Ring with Turquoise and Baroque Pearl
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular Sculptural Ring made with a rough cut Turquoise cabochon, a baroque pearl and diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Modernist Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Ring size 7, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 14.9 grams STONES: turquoise and 1.0 carats of diamonds
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant retrò earrings in 9 karat rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise Lapis Gold Brooch Pin Clip Earrings Set, 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat (tested) yellow gold and set with diamonds, turquoise and lapis lazuli. The diamonds are
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Buccellati 18k Gold Turquoise Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and yellow gold set with small round-cut diamonds and cabochon-cut turquoise. 36 round diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Signed Navajo Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A delightfully different Native American turquoise pendant necklace is a most unique talisman. Hand
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Persian Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
turquoise showcased in the center. The rich 14k yellow gold portrays incredibly ornate floral motifs
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Modern 1970s Turquoise Textured Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
impressive earrings to give them a truly unique appeal. Three cabochon turquoise are bezel set down the
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

French Retro Turquoises and Sapphires Bracelet
Located in London, GB
natural turquoises and sapphires. The bracelet is fully made in 18kt yellow textured gold. The clasp is
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive 18 Karat Persian Turquoise and Angel Skin Coral Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a gorgeous Brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold. The brooch consists of 24 natural
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Henry Dunay Modernist Diamond Turquoise Platinum 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional cluster of stacked grid-like gold bars Accented by round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1970s 21 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Medallion Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiully crafted in solid 21 karat yellow gold, this handmade medallion pendant is circa 1970's
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s French Turquoise Sapphire emerald Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and colorful brooch created in France in the 1970's. Made of 18k yellow gold and set with
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Five Stone Natural Turquoise Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold ring set with five natural oval turquoise stones. The ring is a finger
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Five Stone Natural Turquoise Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold ring set with five natural oval turquoise stones. The ring is a finger
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Fairchild Vintage Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombé motif centering a round cabochon turquoise measuring approximately 14.0 x 14.0 mm and bezel
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Blue Enamel Turquoise Repousse Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These conspicuous earrings of artistic craftsmanship are constructed in solid 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cocktail ring featuring a beautiful oval cabochon turquoise set in 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 9ct Gold Turquoise Locket Necklace With A Chain
Located in Portland, England
A charming vintage 9ct gold and turquoise locket pendant and a chain circa 1970s. The front of the
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Vintage 1970s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Turquoise, White Stones, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
turquoise. As pendant, a bee in rose gold mounted with black diamonds and white stones on the wings. These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapiz Lazuli and turquoise doime ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage ring made of yellow gold 18 Karat. The ring is set with a Lapiz Lazuli cabochon and 8
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Late 20th Century European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure mounted by 16 sections with a central turquoise
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Graduated Natural Turquoise Necklace
Located in valatie, NY
Large graduated natural turquoise bead necklace with 14kt gold clasp. Beads have great color and
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

1970s Persian Turquoise Black Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This sophisticated 1970's persian turquoise ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise Coral Scarab Two Row Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Coral Scarab Link Necklace by Cartier. With 2 round corals 2 round
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane 1970 / 1980s Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
home decor and fashion. Kenneth Lane created several Egyptian revival pieces of jewelry including this
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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Turquoise and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
textured yellow gold petals and blue turquoise cabochon centers, adorned with 16 transitional cut diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1970s GIA Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Diamond Oval Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Vintage choker necklace is crafted in solid fine 18K yellow gold. It showcases a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1970s Enamel Turquoise Pink Sapphire Gold Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
turquoise beads. Can be an Objet d'Art.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

1970s Chic Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, weighing 14.7 grams and measuring 17mm x 11mm high. Composed of a cluster of prong-set round
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Piaget Vintage Double Name Asprey Turquoise Dial Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 24 mm 18k White Gold Vintage Ladies Dress Wristwatch, double name Asprey turquoise stone dial, a
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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.