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Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
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Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires Rubyes Diamonds White Gold Ring
Sapphires Rubyes Diamonds White Gold Ring

Sapphires Rubyes Diamonds White Gold Ring

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Aquamarine Diamond Two Color Gold Ring

Aquamarine Diamond Two Color Gold Ring

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds Rubyes Platinum Ring
Diamonds Rubyes Platinum Ring

Diamonds Rubyes Platinum Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

weight g 22.2 RF + geeuh K.AFGFC For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Hard Stones, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Necklace
Hard Stones, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Necklace

Hard Stones, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.13 Carats Diamonds, Rubies, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
5.13 Carats Diamonds, Rubies, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

5.13 Carats Diamonds, Rubies, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamonds and Tsavorite, White Gold Link Bracelet
Diamonds and Tsavorite, White Gold Link Bracelet

Diamonds and Tsavorite, White Gold Link Bracelet

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1990s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Diamond, Diamond, Gray and White Pearl Gold Necklace
Fancy Diamond, Diamond, Gray and White Pearl Gold Necklace

Fancy Diamond, Diamond, Gray and White Pearl Gold Necklace

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Solitary Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Solitary Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Solitary Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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1990s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Red Coral, Emeralds, Jade Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Diamonds, Red Coral, Emeralds, Jade Rose Gold and Silver Earrings

Diamonds, Red Coral, Emeralds, Jade Rose Gold and Silver Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

6.95 / length 4 cm RF + irh For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 9k Gold, Silver

Diamond Giade White Stones Garnet White Gold Earrings
Diamond Giade White Stones Garnet White Gold Earrings

Diamond Giade White Stones Garnet White Gold Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamonds Enamel Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
Diamonds Enamel Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring

Diamonds Enamel Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diamond, 18 kt  Rose and White Gold Butterfly Ring
Diamond, 18 kt  Rose and White Gold Butterfly Ring

Diamond, 18 kt Rose and White Gold Butterfly Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

weight g 8.70 R.F G OUEH RK.AOGU For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message

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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose and white gold Diamonds and Sapphires Cluster flower  Ring
Rose and white gold Diamonds and Sapphires Cluster flower  Ring

Rose and white gold Diamonds and Sapphires Cluster flower Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k G...

Diamonds, Pink and Red Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Diamonds, Pink and Red Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings

Diamonds, Pink and Red Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

+CACU RK.AICG80 Length 5 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Rose Gold Dangling Earrings
Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Rose Gold Dangling Earrings

Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Rose Gold Dangling Earrings

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Gold and Silver Diamonds Amethyst Pendant/Necklace
Gold and Silver Diamonds Amethyst Pendant/Necklace

Gold and Silver Diamonds Amethyst Pendant/Necklace

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver

White Diamonds Amethysts Peridots Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Bracelet
White Diamonds Amethysts Peridots Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Bracelet

White Diamonds Amethysts Peridots Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Bracelet

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Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Coral, White Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Rubies Yellow Topaz Rose Gold Bracelet
Diamonds Rubies Yellow Topaz Rose Gold Bracelet

Diamonds Rubies Yellow Topaz Rose Gold Bracelet

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Early 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace
17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace

17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Weight 87.2 g R.F + ichf For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring
0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring

0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

size 20 French size 60 Usa size 9.17 For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bakelite, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Bakelite, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings

Bakelite, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings
Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings

Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold and Yellow Gold Brooch.
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold and Yellow Gold Brooch.

Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold and Yellow Gold Brooch.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

++UAGRE RK.AUEFC130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

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

12.5 Mm Pearls, Tanzanite, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings.
12.5 Mm Pearls, Tanzanite, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings.

12.5 Mm Pearls, Tanzanite, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

+REI RK.GFG130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds

Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds

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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings
Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings

Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Fly Earrings

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2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

13 Mm White Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
13 Mm White Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

13 Mm White Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
14 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

14 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Turquoise, Black Agate, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Turquoise, Black Agate, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Turquoise, Black Agate, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

10.10 gr RF +RUHH (PT62) For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

13 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
13 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

13 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.
12 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.

12 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace.
10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace.

10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

13 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
13 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

13 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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++RARR For any information ,please contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamonds, Onyx, Red Coral Buttons, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Diamonds, Onyx, Red Coral Buttons, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings

Diamonds, Onyx, Red Coral Buttons, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite, Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Tanzanite, Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Tanzanite, Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr RF +CURE For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum

14.5  Mm White Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Kt  Gold Earrings.
14.5  Mm White Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Kt  Gold Earrings.

14.5 Mm White Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Kt Gold Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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

Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

Coral, Jade, Black Stones, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.

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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Platinum

11 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.
11 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.

11 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Earrings.

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RK.AFCR130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum  Butterfly Earrings.
Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum  Butterfly Earrings.

Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Butterfly Earrings.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Message Center For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the message center 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, white gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6855 vintage editions and 1438 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a message center from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a message center has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Royaal Stones Ltd and SCARSELLI are consistently popular. A message center can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4307 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a message center, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Message Center?

On average, a message center at 1stDibs sells for $1,762, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $4,125,000 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.