Sold|$825
Gold Sputnik Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fourteen karat domed earrings set with a wonderfully colorful array of semi precious stones. The center stone, a pink tourmaline, is larger than the others. The stones include garnet...
Sold|$395
PAL KEPENEYES Bronze Sputnik Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade bronze ring designed by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Ring is made in a sputnik or
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Sputnik Style Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sputnik style brooch set with an Old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carats and 6
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Sputnik Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and fun Sputnik clip created by Cartier in the 1950's. Makes a chic accent to any outfit
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Sputnik Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Sputnik Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.44 inches (6.2 cm
Sold|$2,500
Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Great 18k yellow gold earrings with an explosion of citrines
Citrine, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sputnik Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sputnik Bracelet- This elegant 18K yellow gold link chain bracelet
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Sputnik Charm Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is the sweetest little charm! It is a glossy gold sputnik model. The charm is modelled in 9ct
Gold
Sold|$2,080
Vintage Sputnik Pendant of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Sputnik Pendant: Capture the spirit of the space age with this vintage pendant from the
18k Gold
Sold|$3,350
18k Gold Multi Gemstones Sputnik Set
Located in Aventura, FL
Sputnik set of Clip-on Earrings and Ring crafted in 18k yellow Gold, in style of H Stern. Featuring
Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
known as “Sputnik” designs due to their resemblance to Soviet satellites, this is a great example of the
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...
Sold|$1,800
Sputnik Gold Earrings with Gemstones
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sputnik design. The stones include: amethyst; tourmaline; peridot; citrine. Clip backs can be converted to
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,500
Vintage H. Stern Multi Gem Sputnik Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Stamford, CT
of jewelry commemorated the successful launching and those of age watched the skies to see Sputnik
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Vintage Gemstone Sputnik Pendant of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
statement jewelry, this Sputnik pendant makes a striking addition to any fine jewelry collection—bold enough
15k Gold
Vintage French Diamond 18k Gold Sputnik Pin Brooch Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the first sputnik launched in 1957, this remarkable clip was created in France in the
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
known as “Sputnik” rings due to their resemblance to Soviet satellites, with its particularly bright
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...
Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings. Featuring numerous, round, multi-colored
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.53 inches (3.9 cm
Mid Century Sputnik Starburst Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
neck resembling a choker, but not a tight fitting piece. Providing a classic 1950s Sputnik influenced
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960’s Sputnik Gold Diamond and Gemstone Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
1960’s Sputnik Gold Diamond and Gemstone Ring. Set with three Yellow Green rectangular set Emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Stone Sputnik Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Stone Sputnik Charm This lovely 3D sputnik charm is decorated
Gold
Huge Retro 1940s Multi Stone Gold Sputnik Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
known as “Sputnik” rings due to their resemblance to Soviet satellites, this is a great example of the
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings
By Kenzo
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KENZO PARIS Jewelled Flower Sputnik Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.35 inches
Sputnik 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Tourmaline Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sputnik set with synthetic ruby and pink
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 18k Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold Sputnik design dome ring by Brazilian designer H. Stern, set with nineteen
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold...
Sputnik Gemstone Domed Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate dome sputnik gemstone pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Rope Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Textured Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Circle Rope Brooch, Gold
Gold Plate
Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage EMANUEL UNGARO Round Sputnik Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.03 inches (7.7 cm
Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold Sputnik Earrings.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of organic shape abstract spray or sputnik earrings circa 1990 by Christian Lacroix
Gold Plate
Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width
Sold|$2,500
Large 1950-1960's Sputnik Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Looks wonderful worn with the smaller on we are also offering. 18k gold with semi-precious stones. US size 8 3/4 - can be sized
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brooch Pin Pendant Large 18k Gold Bursting Sputnik 2.5" 86.5g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This stunning Tiffany & Co. brooch pin is a true statement piece for any jewelry collection
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Sputnik Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous 1960's spray pin features an approximately 18.5 carat aquamarine gemstone surrounded by a spray of 32 diamonds. The diamonds equal approximately 2.25 cttw. The high qua...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany& Co. Paloma Picasso Sputnik Earrings Gold Diamond
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
reflected in American jewelry. This nickname, sputnik, has been used to identify this spiky design ever
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sputnik Charm with Multicolored Stones #19249
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sputnik Charm with Multicolored Stones This beautiful Sputnik charm was
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pol Bury Vintage Gold Kinetic "Sputnik" Clip Earrings
By Pol Bury
Located in Greenwich, CT
These signed Pol Bury Paris vintage gold 'sputnik' clip earrings are simply out of this world
Gold
Retro 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro Estate(1950's) Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Round Natural Amethyst, Garnet, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Prasiolite & Tourmaline. Nineteen Stones in total. Ring Siz...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.20 carat gemstone 14k yellow gold sputnik earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful vintage 14k yellow gold earrings set with 5.20 carats of sparkling aquamarine, tourmaline, citrine, and garnet for a vibrant, eye-catching statement.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate dome sputnik gemstone earrings, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Gemstones (blue topaz
18k Gold
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine pair of 18 karat yellow gold semi precious stone sputnik style earrings. This particular
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
1970s Large Sapphire Topaz Multi Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957 by the (then) Soviet Union. It remained in a low Earth orbit
Amethyst, Citrine, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Citrine Amethyst Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Satellite Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Space-Age. Exploration. The Sputnik 1 satellite was launched in 1957 by the Soviet Union, remaining in
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline
Ruby Turquoise Large Yellow Sputnik Pendant from Estate of Jackie Collins
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby And Turquoise Large Sputnik Pendant from Estate of Jackie Collins. With
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large 18K Yellow Gold Coral Turquoise Sputnik Ball Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sphere set with coral and turquoise cabochons. Stamped 750 to the bail for 18 karat gold. One coral bead missing. Dime...
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid- century Modernist Pearl Necklace with Gold Spacers and Sputnik Clasp
Located in New York, NY
with a ribbed 14k gold spacer between each pearl and finished with a sputnik form clasp in 14k yellow
Pearl, Gold
Sputnik Aqua Blue Ziron Amethyst Tourmaline Citrine Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sputnik 1960s style dome cocktail ring with multi-color natural Aqua, Blue Zircon, Amethyst
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Sputnik Tourmaline Aqua Amethyst Citrine Garnet Domed Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Sputnik style domed earrings in 14k yellow gold with clip and post set with 38 round
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Garnet Sputnik Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Garnets - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 2.8mm to 3.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.80 Grams Ring Size: 4.0...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Multi Color Sputnik Clip On Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
of a retro Sputnik look ... glowing lights and all! No maker's mark though well made with quality
Retro Pearl Sputnik Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Vintage 1950s Space Theme Statement
Located in Austin, TX
This fabulous vintage ring has classic 1950s retro sputnik styling. Small cultured pearls alternate
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Tourmaline Amethyst Coral Lapis Turquoise Ball Sputnik Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Including but Not Limited to Tourmaline, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis & Turquoise - Multi Shape - Bezel Style Set - Blue, Green, Purple, White & Oran...
Amethyst, Coral, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Bezel Multi Colors Gemstones Sputnik Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Multi Colors Gemstones - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Red, Orange, Blue, Purple & Green Colors Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.9-3.9mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant / Old European Cut - Nice...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Rose Gold and Multi-Colored Gemstone Sputnik Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro gold and multi-colored gemstone clip earrings, the rose gold domes of sputnik
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bracelet and earring set. A vintage Sputnik style bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Featuring a
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...
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.
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