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Tiffany Co. Onyx Mother-of-Pearl Gold Bow Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. design is perfect for a jewelry aficionado. The earrings are made of
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Opal Mother-of-Pearl Checkerboard Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage (c. 1980s) yellow gold mother-of-pearl dome earrings with inlaid opal. Stamped
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger GIA Graded Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring with
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1981 Tiffany Co Necklace Onyx Pearl Paloma Picasso Strand
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co onyx & pearl necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Cummings Jasper Pearl Large Key Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Jasper Pearls Large Key Pendant Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Jasper, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Keshi Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and Keshi pearl earrings, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1980s. The earrings
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. ANGELA CUMMINGS 18k YG, Pearl, Coral Malachite Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Coral & Malachite Leaf Brooch
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Pearl

Vintage Tiffany Co Donald Claflin Pearl Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Emerald Pearl Bracelet by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. With 52
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Tiffany Co, Gold, Black Jade, Mother-of-Pearl and Jasper Checkboard Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, Gold, Black Jade, Mother-of-Pearl and Jasper 'Checkboard' Bangle bracelet. 18k, the
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co. Dome Shaped Mother of Pearl and Black Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, black jade earrings, Tiffany & Co. Each dome set
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Peretti by Yard Pearl, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Necklace Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant Tahitian Keshi pearl, diamond, ruby and platinum necklace from the "By Yard" collection by
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Bracelet Gold Mother-of-Pearl Black Onyx Hematite Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, featuring mother-of-pearl, hematite and black onyx. One side of this Tiffany and Co. bracelet features a
Category

1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Hematite, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Mother of Pearl Inlaid Pansy Flower Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Inlaid Pansy Flower Brooch Pendant by Tiffany & Co. With Inlaid
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20th Century American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Mother of Pearl Black Jade Gold Inlay Dome Shaped Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold, black jade inlaid and mother of pearl earrings
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1990s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Mother of Pearl Hematite Black Jade Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Inlaid hinged bangle bracelet, mother of pearl, hematite and black jade in 18k yellow
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Hematite, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Angela Cummings 18k Gold Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. vintage bangle bracelet in 18k yellow gold with swirling
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Lapis Mother of Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
pearl, by Tiffany & Co. designed by Angela Cummings circa 1970s. It features a highly desirable pattern
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1970s Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cufflink Button Stud Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Classic and refined, this cufflink and button stud set from Tiffany & Co. is absolutely divine! The
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20th Century American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace Picasso Long 60" Pearl Onyx Positive Negative
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
necklace is a retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. Each of the onyx and cultured pearls are
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Freshwater Pearl and Amethyst Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold necklace by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., set with multiple strands of
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Vintage Mother-Of-Pearl Black Jade 18 Karat Gold Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of inlaid mother-of-pearl and nephrite jade - varying in size and shape Mother-of-pearl is white in
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Fish Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Tiffany and company fish pin with mother of pearl and coral inlay. This unique
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20th Century American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Ribbon Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These graceful vintage drop earrings are crafted by Tiffany & Co. in solid 18-karat yellow gold
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Pearl Ruby and Lapis Lazuli Camel Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., this marvelous piece compels with its exquisite
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Positive Negative Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with mother of pearl.
Category

1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Opal Inlaid Yellow Gold Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Opal Inlaid Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With 34x
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Keshi Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simplicity and elegance are combined in this timeless design composed of five keshi pearls
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Pearl Coral Multi-Strand Bead Choker Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Pearl & Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Choker Necklace Twenty-four
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Inlaid Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Bracelet and Earclips Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
pearl. These designs were introduced to Tiffany and Co. by the designer Angela Cummings in the 1970s
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Men s Cufflinks and Dress Studs Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This marvelous Tiffany & Co. men's Cufflink and Dress Studs set is crafted in mother-of-pearl and
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Tiffany Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body Polished gold webbed
Category

1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Lapis Onyx and Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., the endearing style of this sublime bracelet is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980 s Mabe Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wave Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring 14.0 mm round mabe pearls - white in body color Displaying strong iridescence and
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1980s Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c1984 Tiffany Co Earrings 13mm Mabe Pearls Paloma Picasso Vintage 18k Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co mabe pearl earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Mabe
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and pearl earrings. Tiffany Schlumberger.
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Enameled Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Akoya Pearls
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Very popular and iconic pieces
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Lentil Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1980s Angela Cummings “Lentil” design for Tiffany & Co. Necklace strand of disk shape Black
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Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body Polished gold
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro 1950s Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, Tiffany & Co., 14k, New York. These fabulous earrings are expressions of Tiffany
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1950s American Retro Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany 18k Gold Mother-of-Pearl Polka Dot Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
1980s oval-shaped dome earrings in 18k yellow gold, inset with carved mother-of-pearl to create a
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1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous pendant necklace created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1990s. Delicate, feminine and wearable
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1990s American Edwardian Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
polka-dotted pattern of inlaid carnelian, lapis, onyx mother-of-pearl, the piece offers a stylish
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Large Camel Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company Camel Brooch, one of the more scarce and Iconic
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18K Gold Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Vintage Pearl Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design legacy for Tiffany & Co. Featuring a delicate strand of pearls. Length: 7 inches Pearls: 6.2mm
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. Tahitian Pearl Ring
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1980s 18K yellow Gold and Gray Tahitian Pearl Ring, by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & company
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Inlaid Stone Earrings, Signed Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
yellow gold. Decorated with a polka-dotted pattern of inlaid carnelian, lapis, onyx mother-of-pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Pearl Gold Twisted Rope Heart Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful abstracted heart brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany of twisted gold rope terminating
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1970s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant diamond and pearl earrings by Schlumberger to Tiffany. The pearls are a berry or blossom on
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1970s American Retro Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade and Mother Of Pearl Earrings by Angela Cummings forTiffany & Co
Category

1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Inlaid MOP Onyx Checkerboard Pattern Cushion Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Media, PA
A stunning pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings featuring a bold checkerboard pattern crafted from black
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1990s Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co 18k Mother of Pearl Onyx Swirl Cuff Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co 18k Mother of pearl & Onyx Swirl Cuff Bracelet Weight :99.8 g
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Tiffany Pearls

18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Pansy Earrings by Tiffany Co.
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable pair of large 18 karat yellow gold, mother of pearl and onyx "Pansy" earrings by Angela
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Brooch and Earrings Star Motif Jewelry Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
lustrous pearl mounted in the center of the earrings. Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmark: Tiffany & Co
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Mother- of- Pearl Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold ear clips inlaid with mother-of-pearl in a crescent design. Signed T & CO 18k.
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Multi-Gem Magnolia Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond And Multi-Gem 'Magnolia' Pendant Necklace In Platinum. This necklace is set
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20th Century American Artist Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co Center Stone: 2 Pearls Size: 13.64mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa
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1970s Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold Acorn Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
feature 18k gold tops set with fine luminescent pearls. Excellent condition. Remark: "Tiffany's love
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1980s American Vintage Tiffany Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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Vintage Tiffany Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage tiffany pearls for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 34 vintage versions or 2 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage tiffany pearls made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Tiffany Co., Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. and Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for bead vintage tiffany pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of vintage tiffany pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Tiffany Pearls?

Prices for vintage tiffany pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $614 and can go as high as $36,500, while vintage tiffany pearls, on average, fetch $2,600.

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.