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H Stern Sputnik

Flower Pendant in Yellow Gold with Nine Carats of Tourmaline, Garnet & Citrine
Flower Pendant in Yellow Gold with Nine Carats of Tourmaline, Garnet & Citrine

Flower Pendant in Yellow Gold with Nine Carats of Tourmaline, Garnet & Citrine

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

showcase their country's gemological riches (H. Stern's oft-copied "Sputnik" pendant is a good example

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Garnet, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips
H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips

H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips

Located in QLD , AU

Who doesn't love H Stern jewellery? This Brazilian jewellery designer has such iconic styles

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k G...

H Stern Sputnik Garnet Dome Pendant Orb Vintage 18 Karat Gold Charm Jewelry
H Stern Sputnik Garnet Dome Pendant Orb Vintage 18 Karat Gold Charm Jewelry

H Stern Sputnik Garnet Dome Pendant Orb Vintage 18 Karat Gold Charm Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Ornate H Stern sputnik garnet pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Sputnik Earclips with Colored Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
H. Stern Sputnik Earclips with Colored Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

H. Stern Sputnik Earclips with Colored Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By H. Stern

Located in Lucerne, CH

These playful sputnik style earclips were designed by famous Brazilian jeweller H. Stern in the

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmalin...

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, and more this is a fantastic example of an original H. Stern Sputnik earring in superb condition. A

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Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...

Vintage H. Stern Multi Gem Sputnik Pendant
Vintage H. Stern Multi Gem Sputnik Pendant

Vintage H. Stern Multi Gem Sputnik Pendant

By H. Stern

Located in Stamford, CT

their own collet. Sputnik, the first artificial satellite was launched in 1957. A number of renditions

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring
H. Stern 18k Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring

H. Stern 18k Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Towson, MD

One 18-karat yellow gold Sputnik design dome ring by Brazilian designer H. Stern, set with nineteen

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold...

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

style is a early design by famed German Brazilian designer Hans Stern (H.Stern) from the 1950s. The pair

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

is a early design by famed German Brazilian designer Hans Stern (H.Stern) from the 1950s. The pair

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Retro, 'Sputnik' Ear Clips by H. Stern
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Retro, 'Sputnik' Ear Clips by H. Stern

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Retro, 'Sputnik' Ear Clips by H. Stern

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of 18 karat yellow gold 'sputnik' ear clips were made by Brazilian designer H Stern

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern "Sputnik" Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, c1950s
H. Stern "Sputnik" Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, c1950s

H. Stern "Sputnik" Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, c1950s

By H. Stern

Located in valatie, NY

H. Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18KT Gold c1950's. A rare pair of 18K yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

H Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Large Vintage Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
H Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Large Vintage Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold

H Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Large Vintage Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Torrance, CA

Ornate H Stern sputnik domed gemstone cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...

Midcentury Sputnik Style Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Midcentury Sputnik Style Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold

Midcentury Sputnik Style Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fantastic example of an original H. Stern Sputnik earring in superb condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline...

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Semi Precious Stone Earrings
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Semi Precious Stone Earrings

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Semi Precious Stone Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

example of an original H. Stern Sputnik earring in superb condition. the earrings have a clip on, if

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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline...

18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Sputnik' Ring by H Stern Set with Semi-Precious Stones
18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Sputnik' Ring by H Stern Set with Semi-Precious Stones

18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Sputnik' Ring by H Stern Set with Semi-Precious Stones

By H. Stern

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

matches the pair of 'sputnik' H Stern ear clips we also have in our inventory and are a wonderfully

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Sputnik Earrings
H. Stern Sputnik Earrings

H. Stern Sputnik Earrings

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H. Stern Sputnik Earrings

By H. Stern

Located in Chicago, IL

These iconic earrings were purchased in Rio from the H. Stern jewelry store.

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

H Stern Sputnik Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Tourmaline Peridot
H Stern Sputnik Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Tourmaline Peridot

H Stern Sputnik Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Tourmaline Peridot

Located in London, GB

Large sized iconic H Stern Sputnik ring from Brazil featuring multi gems including peridot

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18...

Sputnik Semi-Precious Gemstone Ring
Sputnik Semi-Precious Gemstone Ring

Sputnik Semi-Precious Gemstone Ring

By H. Stern

Located in Toronto, ON

This ring is clearly marked 18 KT. The design is an H Stern Sputnik ring, however there is no H

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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Gold and Multi Gemstone Demi Parure
H. Stern Gold and Multi Gemstone Demi Parure

H. Stern Gold and Multi Gemstone Demi Parure

By H. Stern

Located in Chicago, IL

From the noted Brazilian jeweler H. Stern, this Sputnik satellite inspired earring and brooch

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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H Stern Sputnik For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the h stern sputnik you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic h stern sputnik over the years, but those made by H. Stern are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A h stern sputnik of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Amethyst, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and single cut versions for sale. When shopping for a h stern sputnik, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an H Stern Sputnik?

The price for a h stern sputnik starts at $495 and tops out at $3,650 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,150.

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.