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Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Colorful Lucite Brooch
Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Colorful Lucite Brooch

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Colorful Lucite Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking oversized Italian brooch, attributed to the Memphis Studio era, showcases a bold modernist design. Its extra‑wide silver‑plated pin is paired with color‑block Lucite ge...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Silver Plate

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

Signed High Karat Gold Memphis School Opal, Amethyst, & Pearl Cufflinks
Signed High Karat Gold Memphis School Opal, Amethyst, & Pearl Cufflinks

Signed High Karat Gold Memphis School Opal, Amethyst, & Pearl Cufflinks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of fine signed high karat gold Memphis School style cufflinks. Each with a bezel-set, rectangular purple opal cabochon, a bezel-set triangular amethyst, and 2 pearls. Marked...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Mardi Jo Cohen 1989 Memphis Geometric Brooch in .925 Sterling with Gemstones
Mardi Jo Cohen 1989 Memphis Geometric Brooch in .925 Sterling with Gemstones

Mardi Jo Cohen 1989 Memphis Geometric Brooch in .925 Sterling with Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

The Memphis style Was emerged in 1981, when the Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass founded a group of artists and designers called Memphis.

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

MEMPHIS 1980 Vintage Geometric Multi Links Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
MEMPHIS 1980 Vintage Geometric Multi Links Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver

MEMPHIS 1980 Vintage Geometric Multi Links Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

The pieces produced was very influenced by the Memphis art movement. Collateral: This geometric necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

80s Black & Pink Acrylic Memphis Style Drop Statement Earrings By Judith Hendler
80s Black & Pink Acrylic Memphis Style Drop Statement Earrings By Judith Hendler

80s Black & Pink Acrylic Memphis Style Drop Statement Earrings By Judith Hendler

By Judith Hendler

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Very important, rare and collectible designer piece - Approx 3.75" in length - Post earring backs - By Judith ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era
1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era

1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era

Located in San Diego, CA

1980's Japanese postmodern wood lacquered trinquet box with 2 separate trays great postmodern Memphis Design in a glossy black lacquered finish. great for jewelry.

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Wood

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Ettore Sottsass "Circulus" Brooch for Acme Memphis, 1980s
Ettore Sottsass "Circulus" Brooch for Acme Memphis, 1980s

Ettore Sottsass "Circulus" Brooch for Acme Memphis, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Winnetka, IL

The "Circulus" brooch was created by Memphis designer Ettore Sottsass for Acme Studios in Los Angeles in the 1980s. A wonderful example of Memphis design. Impressed on back "SOTTSA...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Silver Plate

Postmodern Memphis Style Glass Box by Donald Drumm
Postmodern Memphis Style Glass Box by Donald Drumm

Postmodern Memphis Style Glass Box by Donald Drumm

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H 4.25 in W 3 in D 3 in

Postmodern Memphis Style Glass Box by Donald Drumm

By Ettore Sottsass, Donald Drumm

Located in Framingham, MA

Whimsical postmodern lidded glass box by artist Donald Drumm. Measures: 3" square x 4.25" tall.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Bakelite

Martine BEDIN Paire boucles d’oreille vers 1985 série Memphis ACME
Martine BEDIN Paire boucles d’oreille vers 1985 série Memphis ACME

Martine BEDIN Paire boucles d’oreille vers 1985 série Memphis ACME

By Martine Bedin

Located in PARIS, FR

Martine BEDIN (née en 1957) Paire de boucles d’oreille, modèle crée vers 1985 de la série Memphis designers for Acme Edition Acme Studio arrêtée Emaux cloisonnés sur métal, dos en ac...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Steel

Ettore SOTTSASS Paire de boucles d’oreille Fulmine vers 1985 série Memphis ACME
Ettore SOTTSASS Paire de boucles d’oreille Fulmine vers 1985 série Memphis ACME

Ettore SOTTSASS Paire de boucles d’oreille Fulmine vers 1985 série Memphis ACME

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in PARIS, FR

Ettore SOTTSASS (1917-2007) Paire de boucles d’oreille Fulmine, modèle crée vers 1985 de la série Memphis designers for Acme Edition Acme Studio arrêtée Emaux cloisonnés sur métal ar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Memphis Style Atomic Geometric Earrings, 1980's
Memphis Style Atomic Geometric Earrings, 1980's

Memphis Style Atomic Geometric Earrings, 1980's

Located in Atlanta, GA

These earrings are a great combination of an atomic age look with 1980's Memphis era styling. The black metal base dangles geometric boomerang shapes in chrome and brass with copper...

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1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Base Metal, Brass, Copper

1980s Post Modernist Sterling Silver Enamel Memphis Ring
1980s Post Modernist Sterling Silver Enamel Memphis Ring

1980s Post Modernist Sterling Silver Enamel Memphis Ring

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Post modern sterling silver and enamel ring, made in Italy circa 1980's. Ring is a finger size 6.75 to 7. It is signed 950 for sterling content with an artists mark of a stylized "...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Sterling Silver

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Clip-on Earrings
Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Clip-on Earrings

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Geometric Clip-on Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous vintage Italian designer Memphis Studio oversized clip-on earrings. Featuring colored Lucite or Perspex in geometric and asymmetric carved and see thru shape. Lovely danglin...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

1980s Post Modernist Memphis Style Sterling Silver & Enamel Necklace
1980s Post Modernist Memphis Style Sterling Silver & Enamel Necklace

1980s Post Modernist Memphis Style Sterling Silver & Enamel Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind artist made Memphis style post modernist sterling necklace with enamel accent from the 1980s. The necklace has a nice weight of 85 grams and is beautifully executed ...

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Frosted Red Black Lucite Pierced Earrings
Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Frosted Red Black Lucite Pierced Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Frosted Red Black Lucite Pierced Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Italian Studio Memphis style oversized pierced earrings. Featuring all hand-made frosted clear, red and black Lucite with geometric carving. No visible signature. For pierce...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Memphis Design 1980 Geometric Sculptural Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Muzo Emerald
Memphis Design 1980 Geometric Sculptural Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Muzo Emerald

Memphis Design 1980 Geometric Sculptural Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Muzo Emerald

Located in Miami, FL

Memphis geometric sculptural cocktail ring. Stunning and enigmatic piece of artistic jewelry, created in Europe back in the 1980.

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1980s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italy Milano 1980 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Silver And Lapis Lazuli
Italy Milano 1980 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Silver And Lapis Lazuli

Italy Milano 1980 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Silver And Lapis Lazuli

Located in Miami, FL

The pieces produced was very influenced by the Memphis art movement. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver

Giorgio Facchini, 1980 Memphis Long Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Gemstones
Giorgio Facchini, 1980 Memphis Long Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Gemstones

Giorgio Facchini, 1980 Memphis Long Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Gemstones

By Giorgio Facchini

Located in Miami, FL

Rare sculptural pieces from the Memphis period, created in the 1980's by the Italian master jeweler, artist and sculptor, Giorgio Facchini.

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Artist Made Modernist Japanese Jewelry Trinket Box Sculpture
Artist Made Modernist Japanese Jewelry Trinket Box Sculpture

Artist Made Modernist Japanese Jewelry Trinket Box Sculpture

By Memphis Group

Located in Peabody, MA

Exquisite artist made box with three small storage drawers for jewelry or trinkets, functions as a modernist sculpture with Memphis Group design influence.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Cedar

CLETO MUNARI 1980 Memphis Spirals Ear-Drops In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli
CLETO MUNARI 1980 Memphis Spirals Ear-Drops In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli

CLETO MUNARI 1980 Memphis Spirals Ear-Drops In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli

Located in Miami, FL

Bob Dylan’s song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' was playing on repeat during the group’s first meeting, which led to the group being named 'Memphis'.

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Post Modern Memphis PoMo Pink Purple Watermelon Tourmaline Ring 1980's
14K Gold Post Modern Memphis PoMo Pink Purple Watermelon Tourmaline Ring 1980's

14K Gold Post Modern Memphis PoMo Pink Purple Watermelon Tourmaline Ring 1980's

Located in Cape May, NJ

14K Gold Large Post Modern Memphis PoMo Pink & Purple Watermelon Tourmaline Ring. The ring is in great used estate condition and ready to wear. It has a few small chips to the stone ...

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1980s American Retro Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Postmodern Console Table Jewelry Chest Cabinet Memphis Era Studio, 1980s
Postmodern Console Table Jewelry Chest Cabinet Memphis Era Studio, 1980s

Postmodern Console Table Jewelry Chest Cabinet Memphis Era Studio, 1980s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Postmodern console table or men's watch or jewelry chest cabinet Memphis Era Studio, 1980s. One-of-a-kind construction, custom-built for a gentleman collector with hidden drawers per...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Wood

Lam Lee Art Deco and Memphis Style Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Chest
Lam Lee Art Deco and Memphis Style Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Chest

Lam Lee Art Deco and Memphis Style Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Chest

By Ettore Sottsass, Lam Lee Group

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Art Deco meets Memphis style with in this boldly designed jewelry chest by Lam Lee.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Black and Red Wood Lacquer Japanese Square Jewelry Box Memphis Style
Black and Red Wood Lacquer Japanese Square Jewelry Box Memphis Style

Black and Red Wood Lacquer Japanese Square Jewelry Box Memphis Style

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice unique black and red jewelry box circa 1980s, with nice interior and brass hinges nice clean condition and removable tray. And front lip to place a small lock.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Brass

Guillemette L’Hoir Memphis Necklace circa 1970s
Guillemette L’Hoir Memphis Necklace circa 1970s

Guillemette L’Hoir Memphis Necklace circa 1970s

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The master of this plastic jewelry though was a guy from the 1970s called François Schoenlaub, who was so enchanted with the deco jewelry that he travelled to France, bought one of t...

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1970s French Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Memphis Style Vintage Post Modern Sculptural Earrings
Memphis Style Vintage Post Modern Sculptural Earrings

Memphis Style Vintage Post Modern Sculptural Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

The wit and whimsy of the Memphis design movement is apparent in these charming earrings. The anodized aluminum gold and frosty aqua blue bases suspend articulated black rods creati...

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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Aluminum

Tanzanite and Diamond Men's Ring Memphis Design Movement
Tanzanite and Diamond Men's Ring Memphis Design Movement

Tanzanite and Diamond Men's Ring Memphis Design Movement

Located in Northampton, MA

Fatal Attraction, Sony Walkman, Rubik's Cube, Swatch, Willi Wear, The Go-Go's, Erasure, Baby Fae and her baboon heart, MTV, the personal computer, and this massively impressive tanza...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings
Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Italian Studio Memphis style oversized pierced earrings. Featuring all hand-made black and white Lucite with geometric and see thru carving. No visible signature. For pierce...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Italian Memphis Studio Style Carved Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings
Italian Memphis Studio Style Carved Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Carved Geometric Lucite Pierced Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Italian Studio Memphis style oversized pierced earrings. Featuring all hand-made primary colors Lucite with geometric and see thru carving. Assorted tones of white, black, r...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Italian Memphis Style Oversized Open Loop Lucite Clip Earrings
Italian Memphis Style Oversized Open Loop Lucite Clip Earrings

Italian Memphis Style Oversized Open Loop Lucite Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning 1980s Italian Memphis style oversized clip-on earrings. Featuring Lucite or Plexiglass design in a huge carved open-loop shape, topped with black and white enameling complim...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

British Postmodernism 1987 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
British Postmodernism 1987 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver

British Postmodernism 1987 Memphis Geometric Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Bob Dylan’s song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' was playing on repeat during the group’s first meeting, which led to the group being named 'Memphis'.

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1980s British Aesthetic Movement Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Chandelier Colorful Clip on Earrings
Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Chandelier Colorful Clip on Earrings

Italian Designer Memphis Studio Oversized Chandelier Colorful Clip on Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare vintage Italian designer Memphis Studio oversized clip on earrings. Featuring colored rubber in geometric and asymmetric carved shape. Lovely chandelier shape with dangling desi...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Zig Zag Lucite Clip-on Earrings
Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Zig Zag Lucite Clip-on Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Zig Zag Lucite Clip-on Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning 1980s Italian Memphis Studio style oversized clip-on earrings. Featuring clear Lucite or Plexiglass in zig zag geometric carved shape, topped with black and white enameling ...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Colorful Loop Lucite Clip-On Earrings
Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Colorful Loop Lucite Clip-On Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Colorful Loop Lucite Clip-On Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning 1980s Italian Memphis Studio style oversized clip-on earrings. Featuring clear Lucite or Plexiglass in a huge carved open loop shape, topped with sunny multi colors enamelin...

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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Memphis

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

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Vintage Jewelry Memphis For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage jewelry memphis for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Enamel, Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage jewelry memphis. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Giorgio Facchini and Lunch at the Ritz are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Agate versions, from our inventory of 1, are particularly popular. A selection of cabochon and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage jewelry memphis for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Jewelry Memphis?

Prices for vintage jewelry memphis can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $6,850, while vintage jewelry memphis, on average, fetch $550.