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Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell

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 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. PSV are her initials. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k 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 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

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

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

Mazza 14K Gold MOP Aquamarine Shell Earrings
Mazza 14K Gold MOP Aquamarine Shell Earrings

Mazza 14K Gold MOP 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 14K Yellow Gold MOP Sapphire Shell Earrings
Mazza 14K Yellow Gold MOP Sapphire Shell Earrings

Mazza 14K Yellow Gold MOP 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 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

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 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. Shows Minimal Si...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k 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

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 Turbo Shell Pearl 18KYG Earclip Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl 18KYG Earclip Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl 18KYG Earclip Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These distinctive 18k yellow gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl Earrings are a striking blend of natural elegance and bold design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 18k Gold Earrings with Black and White Pearls
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 18k Gold Earrings with Black and White Pearls

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 18k Gold Earrings with Black and White Pearls

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Black and White Pearls in 18K Yellow Gold A bold and sophisticated creation from iconic American designer Seaman Schepps, this vintage pair ...

Category

Early 2000s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl
Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl

Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Mother of pearl shell Brand: Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps Vintage Seaman Schepps 1960's Turbo Shell Patricia Vail Earrings 14K Yellow Gold The turbo shell earring is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

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

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Seaman Scheps, a pair of 14 karat yellow gold, turbo shell and coral earrings. . Each set with a white turbo shell, terminating in a cabochon turquoise accented by gold wire. 2...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in Blue Sapphire
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in Blue Sapphire

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in Blue Sapphire

By Seaman Schepps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the iconic American house of Seaman Schepps, these exceptional earrings embody the brand’s signature blend of artistry, sophistication, and seaside inspiration. Expertly crafted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 Gem Set Gold Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Gem Set Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Gem Set Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2005 Seaman Schepps 18K yellow Gold and Turbo Shell Earrings, set with Chrysophrase stones at both ends. measuring 1 1/8 inch in Length.

Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Classic turbo shell earrings by Seaman Schepps set in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds.

Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #18919
Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #18919

Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #18919

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Seaman Schepps Emerald Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings- These stunning "Turbo Shell" earrings by Seaman Schepps, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, feature natural shell and 18K yellow gol...

Category

20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings
Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings

Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 14 karat yellow gold, turbo shell and coral earrings. Patricia Schepps Vaill of Seaman Schepps.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large
Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Diamond and Ruby extra large earrings.

Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold and Ruby Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold and Ruby Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold and Ruby Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings, mounted in 18K Yellow Gold and set at each end with a fine color Cabochon Ruby, the earrings measure 1 inch in length X 3/4 inch.

Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1990s, 18k, by Seaman Schepps, American. These earrings are quite possibly the centerpiece of Seaman Schepps style, …organic, fresh, iconic (their hallmark is a turbo shell).

Category

1990s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1990s, 18k, by Seaman Schepps, American. These earrings are quite possibly the centerpiece of Seaman Schepps style, …organic, fresh, iconic (their hallmark is a turbo shell).

Category

1990s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Coral Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Coral Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Coral Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Classic, Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps in 18k yellow gold. Set with Coral Cabochons. The earrings measure 30mm x 23mm Signed: Seaman Schepps # 19025 750 With Shell Hallmark

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Sapphire Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Sapphire Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Sapphire Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Houston, TX

These are very classic and modeled after a turbo shell. They have a clip on back but a post can be added.

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold and Lapis Lazuli Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New Hope, PA

These lustrous hand made turbo shell, 18 karat gold and lapis lazuli earrings from Seaman Schepps are classic beauties.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings Gold and Green Chalcedony
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings Gold and Green Chalcedony

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings Gold and Green Chalcedony

By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Seaman Schepps 1960's Turbo Shell Patricia Vail Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Green Chalcedony Metal: 14k yellow gold Signed: P.S.V of Seaman Schepps 4 dyed green chalcedony c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Blue Sapphire Tips in 18 Karat YG MOP
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Blue Sapphire Tips in 18 Karat YG MOP

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Blue Sapphire Tips in 18 Karat YG MOP

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Carmel, IN

These beautiful Seaman Schepps earrings have a combination of white mother of pearl, 18k yellow gold and blue sapphires. The earrings are gorgeous and have a lever back earring back...

Category

2010s American More Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18k White Gold Pearl Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings, handcrafted in 18k white gold with cultured pearl terminals. 5mm cultured pearl end caps.

Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Turquoise Coral and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turquoise Coral and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turquoise Coral and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New Hope, PA

Classic Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings are wrapped in gold and topped with bezel set turquoise stones.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Riverdale, NY

Seaman Schepps Iconic Turbo shell earrings with clip back fittings.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #21165
Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #21165

Seaman Schepps Emerald and Sapphire Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings #21165

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Seaman Schepps Emerald Turbo Shell Clip On Earrings- These stunning "Turbo Shell" earrings by Seaman Schepps, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, feature natural shell and 18K yellow gol...

Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Shell and Coral Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

TURBO SHELL AND CORAL EARRINGS, 18K GOLD, SIGNED SEAMAN SCHEPPS.

Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Collection Turquoise Gold Sea Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Collection Turquoise Gold Sea Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Collection Turquoise Gold Sea Shell Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

18 karat yellow gold Seamon Schepps pearl, and turquoise shell earrings from the Turbo Shell Collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Classic pair of Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings. The earrings are 14k gold with emerald cabochons.

Category

American Lever-Back Earrings

Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Pair of Vintage 14k Gold Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Classic pair of Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings. The earrings are 14k gold with emerald cabochons.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Collectible Jewelry

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turbo Shell & Emerald Pin
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turbo Shell & Emerald Pin

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turbo Shell & Emerald Pin

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large yellow gold natural turbo shell pin with 2 cabochon emeralds by Seaman Schepps.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Citrine Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Citrine Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Citrine Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of iconic Turbo Shell earrings in 18k yellow gold, crafted by Seaman Schepps, set with faceted citrines.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Sapphire Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Sapphire Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Sapphire Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k gold earrings, crafted by Seaman Schepps, featuring iconic turbo shell tops, decorated with blue sapphire cabochons.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold Citrine Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold Citrine Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Gold Citrine Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k yellow gold shell earrings set with citrines. The earrings measure 30mm x 22mm and weigh 25.3 grams. Marked: Seaman Schepps, Shell mark, 9092, 750

Category

Late 20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps "Turbo Shell" Red Coral Earclips
Seaman Schepps "Turbo Shell" Red Coral Earclips

Seaman Schepps "Turbo Shell" Red Coral Earclips

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

The earrings feature two sea shells, wrapped in 18k yellow gold, enhanced by red coral ends and completed by clip backs on the back. Signed Seaman Schepps, Reference no. 3467. This p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS "Turbo Shell" Earclips with Sapphire Accents

SEAMAN SCHEPPS "Turbo Shell" Earclips with Sapphire Accents

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Greenwich, CT

"Turbo Shell" natural mother-of-pearl earclips, accented by cabochon-cut sapphire terminals and bands of circular-cut sapphire accents, mounted in 18k white gold, numbered 6270, sign...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps ​Turbo Shell Earclips with Emerald Caps

Seaman Schepps ​Turbo Shell Earclips with Emerald Caps

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Turbo Shell earclips in natural shell and 18k white gold with cabochon-cut emerald terminals, as well as white gold clip backs and posts, signed Seaman Schepps. 1.05" length (27mm) a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings
Large Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings

Large Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 14k gold earrings set with shells and ruby cabochons. The earrings measure 35mm x 25mm and weigh 26.6 grams. Marked: P.S.V. of Seaman Schepps, 14k

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Dallas, TX

From Seaman Schepps, these Turbo shell earrings have four white pearls on the ends. 18k yellow gold wraps around the shell.

Category

2010s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earclips with Blue Topaz and Brown Diamond

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earclips with Blue Topaz and Brown Diamond

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Turbo Shell natural mother-of-pearl earclips, accented by blue topaz caps and bands of circular-cut brown diamond accents, mounted in 18k white gold, numbered 13337, signed Seaman Sc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby and Gold Clip on Earrings
1940s Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby and Gold Clip on Earrings

1940s Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby and Gold Clip on Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

One Pair Of Ladies Large Size Turbo Shell Earclips Designed By Seaman Schepps Created In 14kt Yellow Gold And Made In The 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turquoise Gold Turbo Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Turquoise Gold Turbo Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Vail, CO

Turbo shell brooch in natural shell and 18k yellow gold with cabochon-cut turquoise caps, numbered 1162, signed Seaman Schepps. 1.62" length. 25.64 grams weight.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Large Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Large Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Large Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of classic large Turbo shell earrings, crafted by Seaman Schepps, decorated with ruby cabochons.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS 18K, Pearl & Diamond Turbo Shell Bracelet
SEAMAN SCHEPPS 18K, Pearl & Diamond Turbo Shell Bracelet

SEAMAN SCHEPPS 18K, Pearl & Diamond Turbo Shell Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A Stunning and Rare Vintage Seaman Schepps Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet ending in a diamond set Turbo Shell Clasp.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Bracelets

Seaman Schepps Small Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earclips

Seaman Schepps Small Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earclips

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Vail, CO

"Turbo Shell" earclips in natural shell and 18k yellow gold with cabochon-cut ruby caps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Seaman Schepps Coral Turquoise Gold Turbo Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps in 18k yellow gold. Set with Turquoise and Coral Cabochons. The earrings measure 30mm x 23mm and weigh 25.5 grams.

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SEAMAN SCHEPPS Gold Aquamarine Diamond Shell Turbo Earrings
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SEAMAN SCHEPPS Gold Aquamarine Diamond Shell Turbo Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

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1940s Seaman Schepps Ruby Shell Design Turbo Gold Earclips

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

One Pair Of Ladies Turbo Design Shell earclips Flanked With Four Cabochon rubies Weighing Approximately 1 Carat Total weight.Earclips Designed By Seaman schepps In The Early 1940's.N...

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By Trianon

Located in New York, NY

A small and wearable rendition of Seaman Schepps classic turbo shell earclips.

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Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact seaman schepps turbo shell you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 17 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a seaman schepps turbo shell may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A seaman schepps turbo shell from Seaman Schepps and Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a seaman schepps turbo shell featuring Ruby from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a seaman schepps turbo shell, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell?

On average, a seaman schepps turbo shell at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $9,500 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.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.