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Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as link style cufflinks terminating with fish and bamboo motif bar Fish is stylized with deeply grooved scales and features Accented by flush set round cut sapphire eyes Wei...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Fish Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jean Schlumberger Circa: 1960s Fish Terminals Measure: 1/2 x 1 1/16 inches Bamboo Terminals Measure: 3/16 x 1 inch Total length: 1 1/8 inches Total Weight: 15.1 grams Stock Number: W...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Schlumberger Fish Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Schlumberger Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat yellow gold fish brooch consisting of full gem ruby, turquoise and tsavorite garnet and accents with cabochon ruby eyes, stamped France, signed Tiffany & Co Schlumberger

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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin
1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger

Located in New York, NY

The Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Schlumberger Sapphire and Green Emerald Koi Fish Brooch is a stunning example of the brand's commitment to fine jewelry craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter

Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter An exquisite example of artistic innovation, this Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter, crafted circa 1939, embodies both elegance and whi...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Koi Fish Cufflinks are a magnificent example of the artistry and creativity of Jean Schlumberger, one of Tiffany & Co.'

Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany Schlumberger Gold Fish Pendant Necklace Lighter Pillbox Container
1960s Tiffany Schlumberger Gold Fish Pendant Necklace Lighter Pillbox Container

1960s Tiffany Schlumberger Gold Fish Pendant Necklace Lighter Pillbox Container

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unusual necklace created in France by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1960's. It is made of 14 karat (tested) yellow gold, the fish's eyes are accented with a ruby and a s...

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Vintage 1960s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

This mid-late 20th century pin is comprised of full cut blue Ceylon sapphires, and accenting gemset white diamonds fish "gills", 5 accenting green demantoid garnet fish "scales" and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Fish Brooch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 inch wide.

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Retro 12.80 CTW Pink Sapphire Demantoid Garnet Enamel 18 Karat Gold Dolphin Fish Brooch Designed as a sea creature with round cabochon sapphire eyes ...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A whimsical and iconic masterpiece from the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger collection. Originally designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger in the mid-20th century, this "Fish" brooch ...

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2010s Brooches

Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch
Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch

Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jean Schlumberger became the most acclaimed jewelry designer of his time and is quoted as saying "I observe nature and find verve". This is easily portrayed in his depiction of anima...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Fish Sapphire Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Fish Sapphire Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Fish Sapphire Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Sapphires Fish Cufflinks by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.

Category

20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Fish Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Fish Form Cufflinks.

Category

1990s American Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin
Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Important Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K yellow gold gemstone fish pin. Circa 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

This late 20th century pin is comprised of full cut blue Ceylon sapphires, a 5 accenting green emerald fish "scales" and 2 ruby fish "eyes" all set in 18kt yellow gold in this legend...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Koi Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Koi Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Koi Fish Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Koi Fish Cufflinks- These elegant koi fish are beautifully detailed in 18K yellow gold by Schlumberger for Tiffa...

Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely joyful clip created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1950s. Designed as a mystical fish, the brooch is definitely a conversational piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Enamel 18k Gold Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Enamel 18k Gold Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Enamel 18k Gold Fish Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Fine pair of sapphire and 18K yellow gold Fish cufflinks by Tiffany & Co., circa 1980s. Designed as koi fish, they a further accented with sapphire as the eyes and a fine blue enamel...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Schlumberger

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Figural Fish Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Figural Fish Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Figural Fish Cufflinks

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger figural 18kt gold fish cufflinks. Heavy and well-detailed.

Category

American Cufflinks

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

JEAN SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany & Co. 'Gold Fish' Lighter

JEAN SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany & Co. 'Gold Fish' Lighter

Located in New York, NY

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., An Articulated Gold Fish Lighter, the three dimensional gold fish within hinged head lifting to reveal lighter, enhanced with cabochon sapphire e...

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Vintage 1950s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Schlumberger Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of schlumberger fish for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. The designs in our inventory of schlumberger fish bearing Retro hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Ruby versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon schlumberger fish for sale. Most of our schlumberger fish for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Schlumberger Fish?

Prices for schlumberger fish start at $2,795 and top out at $35,295 with these brooches, on average, selling for $15,950.

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.