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Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
country. They met during Fisher's exhibition of traditional African jewelry in Nairobi, where they
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1970s Contemporary Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
country. They met during Fisher's exhibition of traditional African jewelry in Nairobi, where they
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1970s Contemporary Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Vintage 18 Karat Rare African Souvenir Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat RARE African Souvenir Charm Bracelet featuring an extra large Giraffe, extra large
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Mid-20th Century African Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

African Inspired Cat Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
African Inspired Cat Fish Pendant from the 1980's. A large gilt metal stylized cat fish hangs from
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1980s American Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

20th Century African "Pillow Amber" 'Phenolic Resin' Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
“African amber” (phenolic resin) necklace by unknown designer This striking necklace is made with
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1990s American Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Ornate Selro "Silver" Bracelet, Costume Jewelry
By Selro
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide linked bracelet with three African princess faces and red and turquoise cabochons. 7.25" long
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1950s American Retro African Jewelry

Custom Made Topaz Tourmaline Africa 14K Gold Multi Stone Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Attention all Africa lovers! This large abstract 1980s pendent is calling your name! Beautiful
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1980s Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Finely Carved African Female Gold Earrings Ebony Turquoise Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Finely carved, beautiful African female mounted on an 18 K gold base. The face is ebony and the
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1960s Unknown Retro Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent African Inspired Multi-Strand Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
haute couture African collection. Crafted with wood, various stones (red jasper and white marble-like
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Resin & Wood Bead African Collection Necklace, 1967
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
metal hook closure. Signed. YSL mark on the clasp. Year: 1967 (SS67 African Collection) Length: 48cm
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1960s French British Colonial Retro African Jewelry

Beauteous 4.10 Carats Natural Green Loose Emerald Zambia Mine Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Certificate: On Customer Demand Treatment: Non . Zambia, often referred to as the "Jewel of Africa," is
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Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Beryl, Emerald

Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Important Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture African Collection Long Ear clips circa
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1960s French Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Gorgeous Natural Bi Color Tourmaline Carving Huge 107.65 Carat Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 107.65 Carats Dimension:33x30x10.2 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red
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Late 20th Century Malagasy William IV Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

YSL African Style Gold Coin and Wood Bead Bib Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
was the hallmark of the YSL jewelry studios where antique, ethnic and new materials were mixed with
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1990s French Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage African Urembo Beaded Necklace Choker Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Urembo Beaded vintage necklace choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya Vintage African Urembo
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Yves Saint Lauren Vintage Resin African Collection Drop clip-on Earrings, 1967
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
African Collection) Length: 8cm Width: 5cm Condition: Good. Moderate scratches throughout metal and resin
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1960s French British Colonial Retro African Jewelry

Duo of Sculptural Rosewood Jewelry Boxes by Richard Rothbard
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two vintage Richard Rothbard jewelry boxes. Early examples when artist's studio was in Sugar
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro African Jewelry

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Rosewood

Large Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Fibula Collectible Jewelry
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exquisite piece of jewelry with a rich cultural and historical significance. The fibula is a traditional
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Silver Fibula Collectible Ethnic Jewelry Talisman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Silver Fibula Collectible Ethnic Jewelry Talisman. Circa 1960's. Beautiful vintage
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Metal

African Urembo Beaded Vintage Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe. Urembo
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Vintage Queen Nefertiti Hand Made Pendant 15 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Queen Nefertiti 15k Gold. One of a kind hand made in 15 karat gold pendant. The pendant measures 50mm in diameter and weights 23 grams. What is the reason one wears Nefertit...
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1980s African Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Certified 24.97ct Glowing Blue Tanzanite from the early 1990s!
Located in Methuen, MA
This large Tanzanite has rarely seen the light of day since it's purchase back in about 1990. It has a certificate from Guild Laboratories in Los Angeles, CA, along with a photograph...
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1980s African Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Tanzanite

2 gemstone chains Azurite-Malchite and Jasper with a ball lock for both chains
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Both gemstone ball chains Azurite-Malacite and landscape Jaspis can be worn with an interchangeable gold-plated ball as a clasp. Measurement: Azurit-Malachit length 15,5 inche...
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1970s African Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Jasper

Retro Gold 5.50 Carat Natural Brilliant Colorless Diamond Elephant Necklace 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 5.50 Carat (appx) Natural Diamond Elephant Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. There are 24 elephant links. The piece is set with 456 Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Dia...
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1990s African Retro Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K ROUND ZAMBIAN Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA 3.70cttw Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous ring done in 18K yellow gold containing something of a rarity… a natural round emerald weighing approximately 1.50ct. Zambian in origin, the color is a fabulous deep green...
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1990s African Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Uncut Diamond Hammered Silver Cuff
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
favorite Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry!
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Late 20th Century South African Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Peter Cullman Tourmaline and Gold Ring circa 1990
Located in New York, NY
A green tourmaline and 18k gold ring, by Peter Cullman, c. 1990, South Africa. Stamped 18ct
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1990s South African Contemporary Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.35ct F SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Tension Set Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Shimansky
Located in London, GB
Minimalist, yet exquisitely designed, this platinum engagement ring features a beautiful 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified F in colour and SI2 in clarity, tension set int...
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1990s South African Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Ruby Emerald Catseyes Multigem Necklace Pendant
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this Multi-gem pendant features a captivating combination of natural gemstones, including ruby, sapphires, emerald, and cat's-eyes. The ...
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1970s African Retro Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Silv...

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Pair of vintage handcrafted wood sculptures of African men and women bust with headdress and jewelry
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Hardwood

6 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Clip Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
assessed whilst set, sapphire aproximate total weight is 1 carat. From an estate jewellery collection here
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Retro African Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Figural Whimsical Globe Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
detailed raised depictions of North and South America on one of the Cufflinks and Africa, Asia, Europe on
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1970s Unknown Retro African Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
By Mary McFadden
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry in the 20th Century to compliment her own couture-clothing designs. Unlike those fashion designers
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1970s American Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Berber Fibula Brooch with Coins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
East and North Africa. Handcrafted by Berber and Nomadic Women from the High Atlas of Morocco. Total
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Berber Fibula Brooch with Coins
Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Berber Fibula Brooch with Coins
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Fabulous Mid Century Modern Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Collection
Located in Montreal, QC
African Princess and a of pair colorful Enamel Mushrooms. More Beautiful in Real Time! Classic, Stylish
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Late 20th Century Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ming's Hawaii Longevity Cufflinks in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Longevity Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 11.10 Grams. ABOUT MING'S JEWELRY HAWAII Wook Moon
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mary Gage Sterling Silver Brooch with Rock Crystal Cabochon
By Mary Gage
Located in Big Bend, WI
erotica to food. The balance of her trip was spent in India, Africa (including a trip on the Blue Train
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Mid-20th Century American Retro African Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Anodized Niobium Mylar Jumping Fish Brooch
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, she briefly went to work as a production jeweler in New York's jewelry district and set up her studio
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1990s American Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Anodized Niobium Mylar Diving Fish Brooch
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, she briefly went to work as a production jeweler in New York's jewelry district and set up her studio
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1990s American Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enid Kaplan Gold Sterling Silver Anodized Niobium Jenny Made Up Her Mind Brooch
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Design in 1975, she briefly went to work as a production jeweler in New York's jewelry district and set
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1980s American Artisan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Butterscotch Berber Moroccan Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
, costumes or ceramics, Berber jewelry has entered private and public collections of North African artefacts.
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1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Retro African Jewelry

Ring 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Tourmaline Atelier Zobel
By Zobel
Located in Berlin, DE
College of Design. In 1965, he worked as a jewelry designer in the studio of Henrys Denys in France. Three
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1990s European Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18K Gold and Sodalite "Rounds" Necklace
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in New York, NY
with outsize presence and strong design, this necklace reflects Cipullo's love of African art and
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Late 20th Century American Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Onyx Bangle No 203A Circa 1969
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
having a second child, a son, Claude. As early as 1952, Torun exhibited her jewelry, made both in
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1960s Danish Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Bangle rutilated quartz # 207
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
P120 Georg Jensen Jewelry David A. Taylor. Opens at the top by squeezing both sides of the bangle
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1960s Danish Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Warhol African Queens Advertisements, 1985
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, which emphasise details such as jewellery. A Royal edition of the portfolio was published that
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1980s Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Paper

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Silver Rutilated Quartz Ring No. 151
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
exhibited her jewelry, made both in Stockholm and France (and bearing hallmarks from each country) in Paris
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1960s Danish Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
marks and design no 135. Total Item Weight: 125 grams. Ref: P 93 Fig 4-21 Georg Jensen Jewelry David A
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1960s Danish Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

1980's Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Silver large Earrings No 369
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
, Claude. As early as 1952, Torun exhibited her jewelry, made both in Stockholm and France (and bearing
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1980s Danish Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charms, Coral and Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
countries across the African continent; mostly the Tuareg tribe, Mali, and Mauritania. 
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Egyptian 9.25 Carat Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of vintage jewellery/jewelry. Chrysoprase Quality: Cut Cabochon Content (total) 9.25 carats
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1990s Egyptian Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Column Cuff 1981
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In 1981 Robert Lee Morris won the Coty award for his jewelry collection for Calvin Klein and woke
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1980s American Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Column Cuff 1981
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Column Cuff 1981
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Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
vintage African trading beads, made of agate and quartz stone, with molded glass beads, turquoise and
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1980s American Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Brass, Gold Plate

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Stone Charm Bracelet 1984 One of a Kind
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.75 in Dm 4 in L 6.5 in
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Basket Weave Cuff 1981
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In 1981 Robert Lee Morris won the Coty award for his jewelry collection for Calvin Klein and woke
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1980s American Modern Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Basket Weave Cuff 1981
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Basket Weave Cuff 1981
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Robert Lee Morris 7 Band Forged Sterling Silver Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
sparkle so. Robert Lee Morris is known for show stopping jewelry, whether on the runway or in the pages of
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1990s American Modern Retro African Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris 7 Band Forged Sterling Silver Collar
Robert Lee Morris 7 Band Forged Sterling Silver Collar
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Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
African continent; mostly the Tuareg tribe, Mali, and Mauritania. 
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
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1970's Georg Jensen Sterling Red Agate Necklace Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
approximately 2.75 inches, width of agate 2 inches. Item Weight: 123 grams. Ref: The Jewellery Box Jens
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1970s Danish Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
centerpiece for this unusual creation. Very rare Terra cotta ceramic beads,African pottery beads, and several
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Jeanique Hand Sculpted, Hand Painted Wearable Art - Necklace & Bracelet
Located in Eagan, MN
The Jeanique line is created by South African Artist Jean Houndsome. Her creations come in bold
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Retro African Jewelry

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
are from a variety of tribes and countries across the African continent; mostly the Tuareg tribe, Mali
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Retro African Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
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Retro African Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of retro african jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Gilt Metal — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect item from our selection of retro african jewelry 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 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of retro african jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of retro african jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an uncut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of retro african jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Retro African Jewelry?

On average, a piece of retro african jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,450, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $432,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Retro African Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Retro jewelry is jewelry created in the late 1930s and early 1940s. These pieces were heavily influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. Retro jewelry is known for its futuristic, geometric elements. Shop retro jewelry on 1stDibs.