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1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace
1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace

1990s–2000s Seaman Schepps Garnet and Shell Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Roma, RM

A distinctive multi-strand necklace by Seaman Schepps, dating to the 1990s–2000s, composed of multiple strands of rich purple garnet beads and centered by a sculptural shell clasp ac...

Category

1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

Beautiful shell earrings by PSV of Seaman Schepps. In the 1960's, the founder retired and his daughter, Patricia took over until she sold the company in 1992.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooches
Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooches

Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooches

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Composite Shell Brooches This pair of brooches has a shell motif of turquoise composite shells with 14k yellow gold twisted rope set ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and Yellow Gold Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Seaman Schepps Classic Turbo Shell Bracelet, measuring 8 1/8 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide, 14k Yellow Gold with Grayish Pink Turbo Shells and 9 M.M Culture Pearls.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

From Seaman Scheps, a pair of 18 karat yellow gold, turbo shell and Lapis Lazuli earrings. Each set with a white turbo shell, terminating in a Lapis Lazuli cabochon accented by gold ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These Seaman Schepps "Turbo" earrings feature lustrous, carved mother-of-pearl shells wrapped in polished 18k yellow gold wire accents, capturing the brand's iconic and whimsical, oc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

These classic Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings have richly colored amethyst terminals.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Chrysoprase Citrine Pearl Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Chrysoprase Citrine Pearl Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Chrysoprase Citrine Pearl Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The earrings have dimensions of 30mm by 23mm and are stamped with the Seaman Schepps mark along with a shell symbol, indicating a purity of 750.

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Seaman Schepps Vintage Turbo Shell Ruby Sapphire Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Vintage Turbo Shell Ruby Sapphire Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Vintage Turbo Shell Ruby Sapphire Gold Earrings

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings, crafted by Patricia Shepps, with ruby and sapphire cabochons.

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k Yellow Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps 18k Yellow Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps 18k Yellow Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Signature & Marks: Signed "Seaman Schepps" and numbered "15290" with shell maker's mark and "750" gold mark.

Category

2010s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Bubble Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Bubble Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Bubble Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Omega-style clip backs (posts may be added upon customer request). Signed '© SEAMAN SCHEPPS' '750' '10559' with shell Seaman Schepps logo. 1" long.

Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Ebony Rock Crystal Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Ebony Rock Crystal Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Ebony Rock Crystal Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

One link is a hidden style clasp with a push closure mechanism and safety latch. Signed "Seaman Schepps" "P 18997" with shell maker's mark and "750" gold mark. 8" long and 1.25" wide.

Category

2010s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Scheeps Vintage Classic Turbo Shell Earclips
Seaman Scheeps Vintage Classic Turbo Shell Earclips

Seaman Scheeps Vintage Classic Turbo Shell Earclips

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Bethesda, MD

Classic turbo shell earclips from the 1960s by Seaman Schepps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Men’s Seaman Schepps/Trianon shell, gold and sapphire cufflinks
Men’s Seaman Schepps/Trianon shell, gold and sapphire cufflinks

Men’s Seaman Schepps/Trianon shell, gold and sapphire cufflinks

By Trianon

Located in New Orleans, LA

Great looking vintage Trianon (Seaman Schepps) cufflinks. The shells are beautiful brown spots on a creamy ground.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Turbo Shell Turquoise & Coral Statement Earrings by Seaman Schepps
Retro Gold Turbo Shell Turquoise & Coral Statement Earrings by Seaman Schepps

Retro Gold Turbo Shell Turquoise & Coral Statement Earrings by Seaman Schepps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 18K yellow gold signed Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings featuring vibrant turquoise and coral accents.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro More Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Mazza Vintage 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Aquamarine Shell Earrings
Mazza Vintage 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Aquamarine Shell Earrings

Mazza Vintage 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Aquamarine Shell Earrings

By Mazza

Located in Queens, NY

Keywords: Jewelry, Fashion, Accessories, Nautical Jewelry, Seaman Schepps Style Turbo Shell Earrings

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mazza Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Sapphire Shell Earrings
Mazza Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Sapphire Shell Earrings

Mazza Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Sapphire Shell Earrings

By Mazza

Located in Queens, NY

Keywords: Jewelry, Fashion, Accessories, Nautical Jewelry, Seaman Schepps Style Turbo Shell Earrings.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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SEAMAN SCHEPPS Shell, Turquoise, & Coral Bracelet

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Shell, Turquoise, & Coral Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Seaman Schepps turquoise, coral and shell bracelet in 18K yellow gold circa 1950's

Category

American Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Coral

Seaman Schepps Shell Gold Earclips
Seaman Schepps Shell Gold Earclips

Seaman Schepps Shell Gold Earclips

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W 0.75 in L 0.94 in

Seaman Schepps Shell Gold Earclips

Located in London, GB

14ct Gold shell shaped earrings by Seaman Schepps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Seaman Schepps Mogul White Blue Topaz Gold Ring
Seaman Schepps Mogul White Blue Topaz Gold Ring

Seaman Schepps Mogul White Blue Topaz Gold Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Blue Topaz- 5.62, White Topaz- 2.45. Marked: Seaman Schepps, Shell mark, 750, 248223. Weight - 13.5 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold

Seaman Schepps Bubble Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Bubble Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Bubble Pink Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: 750, 247941, Seaman Schepps, Shell hallmark.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Onyx and Coral Sea Shell Earrings
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Onyx and Coral Sea Shell Earrings

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Onyx and Coral Sea Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of onyx earclips encased in 14 karat yellow gold rope work, enhanced by cabochon coral half spheres at either end. Signed, P.S.V.

Category

American Clip-on Earrings

18k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Earrings W/Sapphire Cabochons by Seaman Schepps
18k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Earrings W/Sapphire Cabochons by Seaman Schepps

18k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Earrings W/Sapphire Cabochons by Seaman Schepps

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Stunning Turbo Shell Earrings Made With 18k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Cabochons by Seaman Schepps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Gold Cage Earrings
Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Gold Cage Earrings

Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Gold Cage Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold Cage earrings with chalcedony, by Seaman Schepps. Earrings measure 25mm x 19mm. Marked: Seaman Schepps, 750, Shell mark, 12697.

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Wood Gold Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Wood Gold Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Wood Gold Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: 28184, 750, Shell, Seaman Schepps. Weight is 48.1 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold Lapis Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Gold Lapis Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Gold Lapis Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: 750, 247167 Z, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Seaman Schepps Coral Gold Cuff Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Coral Gold Cuff Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Coral Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight - 105.3 grams. Marked: 750, 1676B, Shell mark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Turbo Shell and Emerald Cabochon Clip-on Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Turbo Shell and Emerald Cabochon Clip-on Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Turbo Shell and Emerald Cabochon Clip-on Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Brand: Seaman Schepps Gross Weight: 21.7 grams Dimensions: 1 5/16" x 1 1/8" Set in 18k Gold *Note: Earrings are for non-pierced ears Piece is in Very Good Condition.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Half Link Gold Aventurine Ring
Seaman Schepps Half Link Gold Aventurine Ring

Seaman Schepps Half Link Gold Aventurine Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold half link aventurine ring crafted by Seaman Schepps. Ring size 6 1/2. Marked: 750, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps, Serial Number.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Ebony Wood Gold Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Ebony Wood Gold Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Ebony Wood Gold Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: 7275, 750, Shell, Seaman Schepps. Weight is 88.9 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Link Ruby Crystal Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Link Ruby Crystal Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Link Ruby Crystal Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Earrings measure 32mm x 22mm. Marked: Seaman Schepps, 5072, Shell mark, 750. Weight - 30.3 grams.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Earrings measure 24mm x 19mm. Marked: 750, Shell Hallmark, Seaman Schepps, Serial Number. Weight is 19.6 grams.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Cage Earrings
Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Cage Earrings

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Cage Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: Seaman Schepps, 750, Shell mark.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Chalcedony Moonstone Diamond Gold
Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Chalcedony Moonstone Diamond Gold

Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Chalcedony Moonstone Diamond Gold

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Earrings are 24mm x 19mm. Marked: 48447, 750, Shell, Seaman Schepps. Weight - 17.3 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold

Seaman Schepps White Coral Gold Cage Earrings
Seaman Schepps White Coral Gold Cage Earrings

Seaman Schepps White Coral Gold Cage Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Earrings are 26mm x 20mm, weigh 27.5 grams. Marked: Seaman Schepps, 750, Shell mark, P10895.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Gold Ebony Wood Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked 750, 242373 Z, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps. Weight is 76.4 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold White Ceramic Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Gold White Ceramic Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Gold White Ceramic Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked 750, 248257 Z, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Large Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Marked: 750, Signature Shell mark, Seaman Schepps, 245978.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold Mixed Wood Link Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Gold Mixed Wood Link Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Gold Mixed Wood Link Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight - 69.3 grams. Marked: 750, 247568, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Amethyst Sapphire Iolite Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Amethyst Sapphire Iolite Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Amethyst Sapphire Iolite Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Come with Seaman Schepps box. Earrings are 25mm x 18mm. Marked: 750, Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps, Serial number.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Iolite, Sapphire, Gold

Seaman Schepps Diamond Sapphire Pearl Iolite Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Diamond Sapphire Pearl Iolite Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Diamond Sapphire Pearl Iolite Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight - 19.8 grams. Marked: Shell hallmark, Seaman Schepps, L297, 750.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold

Seaman Schepps Diamond Ebony Wood Link Gold Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Diamond Ebony Wood Link Gold Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Diamond Ebony Wood Link Gold Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Bracelet is 7" long in wearable length and 1.25" wide. Marked: 16718, 750, Shell mark, Seaman Schepps. Weight - 97.7 grams.

Category

20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Seaman Schepps Diamond Aquamarine Sapphire Peridot Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Diamond Aquamarine Sapphire Peridot Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Diamond Aquamarine Sapphire Peridot Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Earrings are 26mm in diameter, weigh 33.6 grams. Marked: 750, Shell mark, Seaman Schepps, 240778.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Rio Diamond Gem Set Gold Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Rio Diamond Gem Set Gold Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Rio Diamond Gem Set Gold Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Measures - Bracelet is 7.25" long and 25mm wide. Marked - Seaman Schepps, 750, Shell mark. Weight - 122.2 grams.

Category

20th Century American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Seaman Schepps Bubble Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Bubble Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Bubble Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight - 21 grams. Marked: Seaman Schepps, 750, Shell mark, 21055.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Seaman Schepps Crystal Aquamarine Tourmaline Iolite Gold Frog Brooch
Seaman Schepps Crystal Aquamarine Tourmaline Iolite Gold Frog Brooch

Seaman Schepps Crystal Aquamarine Tourmaline Iolite Gold Frog Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight is 58.5 grams. Marked 750, Shell mark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Crystal, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Shell Clip-On Earrings
Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Shell Clip-On Earrings

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Shell Clip-On Earrings

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous, Unique Rock Crystal Earrings by Seaman Schepps Singed "PSV 01 SEAMAN SCHEPPS" Feature Carved Rock Crystal "Shells" Bound to 14k Gold Clip-On Back with Stripes of 14k Gold R...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips Turquoise Cabochons
Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips Turquoise Cabochons

Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips Turquoise Cabochons

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps Feature Turquoise Cabochon Accents Signed "PSV of SEAMAN SCHEPPS" for Patricia Schepps Vail Appx 1 1/8" Long 1" Wide Total Mass = 22.4...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Torino, IT

This delightful cocktail Ring is an iconic piece of the famous jeweler Seaman Schepps. Signed seaman schepps, Seaman Shepps maker's mark (shell), hallmarks © 750 gold and serial numb...

Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 14k Gold & Mother-of-Pearl Clip-On Earrings (PSV)
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 14k Gold & Mother-of-Pearl Clip-On Earrings (PSV)

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 14k Gold & Mother-of-Pearl Clip-On Earrings (PSV)

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous "Turbo Shell" earrings by Seaman Schepps. Signed "PSV" for Patricia Schepps Vail.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips with Emerald and Chrysoprase Cabochons
14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips with Emerald and Chrysoprase Cabochons

14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips with Emerald and Chrysoprase Cabochons

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings Feature 14k Yellow Gold Wire Accents and Backings Feature Bezel-Set Emerald and Chrysoprase Cabochon Endcaps Total Length = 1 1/8" Width = 1" Total Mass...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Aventurine Coral Pearl Gold Large Frog Brooch
Seaman Schepps Aventurine Coral Pearl Gold Large Frog Brooch

Seaman Schepps Aventurine Coral Pearl Gold Large Frog Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Weight is 64.7 grams. Marked 750, Shell mark, Seaman Schepps.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Shell and Cabochon Ruby Earrings

Seaman Schepps Shell and Cabochon Ruby Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Classic non-pierced Seaman Schepps Shell earrings with special rare gold branch motif in 18k yellow gold embracing each shell.

Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Seaman Schepps Shell Ruby and Sapphire Ear Clips
Seaman Schepps Shell Ruby and Sapphire Ear Clips

Seaman Schepps Shell Ruby and Sapphire Ear Clips

By Seaman Schepps

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Seaman Schepps Shell Ruby and Sapphire Estate Ear Clips Behold, the iconic Seaman Schepps wire-wrapped and gemstone-capped natural shell ear clips, this pair featuring ruby and sa...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Mid Century Seaman Schepps Shell Earrings in 18k with Cabochon Rubies
Mid Century Seaman Schepps Shell Earrings in 18k with Cabochon Rubies

Mid Century Seaman Schepps Shell Earrings in 18k with Cabochon Rubies

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

They are of course marked Seaman Schepps as well. American 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Emerald Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Emerald Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Emerald Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

Classic Seaman Schepps shell earrings terminating in emerald and lapis lazuli stones.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18kt Yellow Gold and Carnelian Shell Design Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18kt Yellow Gold and Carnelian Shell Design Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18kt Yellow Gold and Carnelian Shell Design Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Classic Seaman Schepps shell design earring. Brushed matte finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Seaman Schepps Gold Black Onyx Shrimp Earrings
Seaman Schepps Gold Black Onyx Shrimp Earrings

Seaman Schepps Gold Black Onyx Shrimp Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Each earring is numbered and signed "SEAMAN SCHEPPS © 750" with the Seaman Schepps shell logo.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Citrine Pearl Sea Urchin Domed Earrings
Seaman Schepps Citrine Pearl Sea Urchin Domed Earrings

Seaman Schepps Citrine Pearl Sea Urchin Domed Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Clip-style French backs (posts may be added upon customer request). Signed with Seaman Schepps shell maker's mark, '750' and serial number. 24mm diameter.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Bronze Colored Shell Citrine Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Bronze Colored Shell Citrine Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Bronze Colored Shell Citrine Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Seaman Schepps bronze colored shell and citrine gold ear clips circa 1990.

Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Portofino Sapphire Gold Hoop Earrings
Seaman Schepps Portofino Sapphire Gold Hoop Earrings

Seaman Schepps Portofino Sapphire Gold Hoop Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Marked with serial number '23973' with '750' gold stamp and Seaman Schepps shell signature motif.

Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings
Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings

Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Earrings and brooch each signed "750" with Seaman Schepps shell insignia.

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Coral Fish Pendant
Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Coral Fish Pendant

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Coral Fish Pendant

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The pendant is stamped with the Seaman Schepps shell maker’s mark, 750, and numbered.

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Sea Shell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Sea Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Sea Shell Brooch

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W 1.75 in L 2.75 in

Seaman Schepps Sea Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Try saying that 3 times quickly. Creative Seaman Schepps brooch. With white and fancy colored diamonds and a citrine briolet that can be removed.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Item #: 6172113 These Seaman Schepps earrings are designed as a pair of (snail) shells, the enchanting spirals rendered in mother of pearl, with a total number of 4 ruby cabochon...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic Turbo Shell earrings by Seaman Schepps, with turquoise.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A pair 14 karat yellow gold , turbo shell and turquoise earrings. Seaman Schepps. Each set with a white turbo shell, wrapped in yellow gold wire, enhanced at each end by a cabochon t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turquoise Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turquoise Shell Yellow Gold Earrings

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turquoise Shell Yellow Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An unusual variation of the well-known classics. These earrings are sophisticated, with an organic, natural theme. The shells are a beautifully matched pair, with waves of rich brown...

Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings
Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings

Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings

Located in New York, NY

I completely adore these vintage earrings, which remind me of the classic Seaman Schepps shell earrings. I love the juxtaposition of the shell shape with the dark, onyx hue.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful sea shell design brooch by Seaman Schepps. Composed of warm color wood with 18k gold ropes.

Category

1990s American Artist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Flushing, NY

Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings Marked: P.S.V OF Seaman Schepps 14K Approximate Dimensions: 2.5 cm ( Length) 2.1 cm (Width) 21 grams in weight.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Vintage Coral Enamel Gold Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Vintage Coral Enamel Gold Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Vintage Coral Enamel Gold Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage 14k gold shell earrings by Seaman Schepps, set with black enamel and coral cabochons.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

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Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Emerald and Sapphire Earrings
Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Emerald and Sapphire Earrings

Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Emerald and Sapphire Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Emerald and Sapphire Earrings Seaman Schepps classic shell ear clips featuring cabochon emerald tops and similarly cut sapphires on the bottoms, mount...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Shell and Sapphire Earrings
Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Shell and Sapphire Earrings

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Shell and Sapphire Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 14 karat yellow gold, shell and sapphire earclips, Seaman Schepps, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Ruby and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Ruby and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Ruby and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York City, NY

Charming ruby and 18K yellow gold turbo shell earrings, by Seaman Schepps. These earrings are unusual because they are all gold with a polished finish that resembles a turbo shell i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, emerald and gold earrings.
SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, emerald and gold earrings.

SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, emerald and gold earrings.

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, emerald and shell earrings. Signed Seaman Schepps. The white shells are set on either end with a cabochon emerald.

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, ruby and gold earrings.
SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, ruby and gold earrings.

SEAMAN SCHEPPS classic shell, ruby and gold earrings.

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, and shell earrings. Signed Seaman Schepps. The white shells are set on either end with a ruby cabochon stone.

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Seaman Schepps Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the seaman schepps shell you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 109 antique edition and 29 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a seaman schepps shell may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic seaman schepps shell over the years, but those made by Seaman Schepps and Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A seaman schepps shell can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Ruby rings, from our inventory of 19, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a seaman schepps shell for sale for women should be easy, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Seaman Schepps Shell?

On average, a seaman schepps shell at 1stDibs sells for $3,300, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Seaman Schepps for sale on 1stDibs

A scrappy, self-made artist who transformed turbo shells into decadent earrings and crystal chessmen into bold bracelets, Seaman Schepps (1881–1972) tirelessly worked his way up from the tenements of New York’s Lower East Side to become “America’s Court Jeweler.”

Born to immigrant parents who named him for the Seamen’s Bank for Savings that his mother could see from the hospital — or so the legend goes — Schepps dropped out of school at the age of 14 and never had any formal jewelry training. He later moved to California, where he opened his first jewelry shop in 1904. In 1921, he returned to New York to build on the success he’d begun to enjoy as a jeweler on the West Coast, but it wasn’t long before his Manhattan house, which counted Broadway stars and theater patrons among its clientele, was hit hard by the stock market crash of 1929. Schepps used this disruption to rethink his approach to jewelry, debuting a new store in 1934 on Madison Avenue, where he would make his mark in playful custom adornments.

While many high-end jewelers of his era focused on the purest and most valuable gemstones, Schepps chose his materials for their color and shape, elevating flawed stones others disregarded in collage-like formations involving unconventional materials such as fine wood, coral, seashells and flea-market finds. Passersby of his New York City shop could find a frog-shaped brooch carved from rosewood, a vintage snuff bottle broken into links for a bracelet and loose-drilled pearls plugged with diamonds. Schepps’s whimsical pieces found fans in fashion icons who appreciated his unique statements, including Doris Duke, Andy Warhol and the Duchess of Windsor.

Following Schepps’s death in 1972, his daughter, jewelry designer Patricia S. Vaill, ran the jewelry house for two decades before it was taken over by Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenhajm of Trianon jewelry. Following the closure of the company’s Park Avenue store in November 2020, sales for Seaman Schepps is now based in its boutique location out of Palm Beach, Florida, where the legendary brand carries forth its founder’s spirited designs.

On 1stDibs, find a distinctive collection of vintage Seaman Schepps jewelry, including brooches, bracelets and other accessories.

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.