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Vintage, Seaman Schepps Diamond and  Multigem Pendant
Vintage, Seaman Schepps Diamond and  Multigem Pendant

Vintage, Seaman Schepps Diamond and Multigem Pendant

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a rare piece designed by Seaman Schepps. One of his earlier designs from the 1950's, where

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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, 10k Gold, 15...

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Peridot Diamond Huggie Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Peridot Diamond Huggie Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Peridot Diamond Huggie Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Winter Springs, FL

Seaman Schepps, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. Each earring features two lush, highly domed cabochon

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Swirl Clip on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Swirl Clip on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Swirl Clip on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in beverly hills, CA

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Earrings showcasing faceted oval shaped aquamarine

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Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Synthetic Spinel Gold Clasp
Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Synthetic Spinel Gold Clasp

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Synthetic Spinel Gold Clasp

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Montclair, NJ

Stamp: Seaman Schepps - 14k Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear om metal & pearls. Spinel has

Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, Gold, White 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

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Brooch
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Brooch

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Seaman Schepps brooch exemplifies the house’s celebrated flair for bold color and

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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Bubble Earrings with Citrine, Amber and Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Bubble Earrings with Citrine, Amber and Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Bubble Earrings with Citrine, Amber and Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Tampa, FL

Schepps earrings, Schepps citrine earrings, Schepps amber jewelry, vintage Seaman Schepps, 18k yellow gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set
Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Schepps Vintage 1940s 1 1/4 inch diameter

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s Seaman Schepps Ruby Beads Necklace
Vintage 1950s Seaman Schepps Ruby Beads Necklace

Vintage 1950s Seaman Schepps Ruby Beads Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

stones that include Diamonds, Peridots, Ruby, Kunzite and more. Signed by Seaman Schepps Circa 1950's 21

Category

Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Napoli, IT

A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Bloodstone Wrapped Vintage Clip-On Earrings
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Bloodstone Wrapped Vintage Clip-On Earrings

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Bloodstone Wrapped Vintage Clip-On Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Designer: SEAMAN SCHEPPS Title: Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings Style: Clip On

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip
Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip

Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.4 in L 1.4 in

Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Bradenton, FL

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Fur Clip Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold free form brooch with large prong set

Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Seaman Schepps Diamond and Bone Half Link Earrings
Vintage 18K White Gold Seaman Schepps Diamond and Bone Half Link Earrings

Vintage 18K White Gold Seaman Schepps Diamond and Bone Half Link Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vintage pair of signed and numbered Seaman Schepps half link bone and diamond earrings is the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Seaman Schepps GIA Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
1960s Seaman Schepps GIA Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin

1960s Seaman Schepps GIA Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

This Vintage 1960's Seaman Schepps lapel brooch of natural inspiration weighing 19.35 grams exposes

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Seaman Schepps 1970 Retro Necklace 14Kt Gold with 384.37 Ctw Rubies & Aquamarine
Seaman Schepps 1970 Retro Necklace 14Kt Gold with 384.37 Ctw Rubies & Aquamarine

Seaman Schepps 1970 Retro Necklace 14Kt Gold with 384.37 Ctw Rubies & Aquamarine

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Rare multi gemstones necklace designed by Seaman Schepps. Colorful vintage piece, created in New

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Rare Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral and Pearl
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Rare Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral and Pearl

Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Rare Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral and Pearl

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Statement bracelet designed by Seaman Schepps. Magnificent vintage colorful piece, created in New

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Vintage 1970s Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

" for Seaman Schepp's daughter - Patricia Schepps Vail. These 14 karat vintage earrings measure 1 1/8

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Men’s shell, gold and sapphire cufflinks
Men’s shell, gold and sapphire cufflinks

Men’s 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

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Seaman Schepps Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch
Seaman Schepps Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch

Seaman Schepps Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage 14k gold Seaman Schepps brooch, with emerald cabochons and approx. 1.80ctw VS/H diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Seaman Schepps Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Seaman Schepps Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional Seaman Schepps Vintage Citrine and Diamonds Cocktail Ring at Second Petale Gallery 18k

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Wood Cuff
Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Wood Cuff

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Wood Cuff

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W 1.38 in D 0.5 in Dm 2 in

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Wood Cuff

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Wood Cuff. 5.5 inch inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening for

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Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Rose Wood and Gold Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps Rose Wood and Gold Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps Rose Wood and Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in London, England

A beautiful pair of vintage Seaman Schepps rose wood earrings set in 18k yellow gold. The

Category

Early 2000s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Ring Diamond 18k Gold Band Estate Jewelry
Vintage Seaman Schepps Ring Diamond 18k Gold Band Estate Jewelry

Vintage Seaman Schepps Ring Diamond 18k Gold Band Estate Jewelry

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bold yet elegant band ring created by Seaman Schepps in the 1980s. Beautiful highly polished yellow

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Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Sterling Silver & 14K Gold 2Tone Clip On Shrimp Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps Sterling Silver & 14K Gold 2Tone Clip On Shrimp Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps Sterling Silver & 14K Gold 2Tone Clip On Shrimp Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Enhance your collection with these striking clip-on earrings by Seaman Schepps, crafted in 14k gold

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Blue Topaz White Gold Clasp
Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Blue Topaz White Gold Clasp

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Blue Topaz White Gold Clasp

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Montclair, NJ

Thickness Stamp: Seaman Schepps - 14k Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear om metal & pearls. Topaz has

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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps coral 18k yellow gold shrimp earrings
Seaman Schepps coral 18k yellow gold shrimp earrings

Seaman Schepps coral 18k yellow gold shrimp earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic vintage Seaman Schepps earrings showcasing luminous white coral set in rich 18k yellow gold

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1990s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Large Square Cage
Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Large Square Cage

Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Large Square Cage

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of vintage Seaman Schepps rock crystal earrings set with rock crystal crafted in 18k

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Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18k Gold Large Square Cage Vintage Jewelry
Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18k Gold Large Square Cage Vintage Jewelry

Seaman Schepps Earrings Rock Crystal 18k Gold Large Square Cage Vintage Jewelry

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant pair of vintage Seaman Schepps rock crystal earrings set with rock crystal crafted in 18k

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Vintage link Bracelet by Seaman Schepps
Heavy Vintage link Bracelet by Seaman Schepps

Heavy Vintage link Bracelet by Seaman Schepps

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Anchor link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold Signed by Seaman Schepps

Category

Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Enamel

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Jade and Gold Link Bracelet.
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Jade and Gold Link Bracelet.

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Jade and Gold Link Bracelet.

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

signed is our belief that the piece is by Seaman Schepps. A Vintage hand carved jade and 14 karat yellow

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Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 9.50 CTW Diamond Vintage Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Seaman Schepps 9.50 CTW Diamond Vintage Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Seaman Schepps 9.50 CTW Diamond Vintage Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This vintage diamond bangle bracelet, by American designer Seaman Schepps, features a combination

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings
Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings

Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

backs. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Numbered with maker's mark for Seaman Schepps. Circa: 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings
Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings

Seaman Schepps 1960's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Burst Cluster Vintage Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

backs. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Numbered with maker's mark for Seaman Schepps. Circa: 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

A bold and iconic design from the renowned Seaman Schepps, this vintage multi-gem cocktail ring is

Category

1990s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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

sophisticated creation from iconic American designer Seaman Schepps, this vintage pair of Turbo shell earrings

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Early 2000s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Squared Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 24.20 Cts Diamonds & Quartz
Seaman Schepps Squared Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 24.20 Cts Diamonds & Quartz

Seaman Schepps Squared Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 24.20 Cts Diamonds & Quartz

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Gem set squared earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp clip-earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carved White Coral
Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp clip-earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carved White Coral

Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp clip-earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carved White Coral

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of clip-earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. A vintage large pair, created in New York city

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Chalcedony
Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Chalcedony

Seaman Schepps Jumbo Shrimp Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Chalcedony

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of clip-earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. A vintage large pair, created in New York city

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6.54 Cts Carnelian
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6.54 Cts Carnelian

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6.54 Cts Carnelian

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Turbo shell earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at the

Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps New York Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Pink Coral & White Pearls
Seaman Schepps New York Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Pink Coral & White Pearls

Seaman Schepps New York Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Pink Coral & White Pearls

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of ear-clips earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair made at the Seaman

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Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Oversized Ear Clips 18Kt Yellow Gold Carvings of Dark Ebony Wood
Seaman Schepps Oversized Ear Clips 18Kt Yellow Gold Carvings of Dark Ebony Wood

Seaman Schepps Oversized Ear Clips 18Kt Yellow Gold Carvings of Dark Ebony Wood

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage clips earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. An oversized three-dimensional pair, made in

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Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Fluted Scrimps Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Rose Wood
Seaman Schepps Fluted Scrimps Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Rose Wood

Seaman Schepps Fluted Scrimps Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Rose Wood

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of clip-earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. A vintage pair made in New York city, United

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Rare 18Kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips With Caged Cacholong White Agate
Seaman Schepps Rare 18Kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips With Caged Cacholong White Agate

Seaman Schepps Rare 18Kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips With Caged Cacholong White Agate

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant pair of clips earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. A nice vintage pair made at the Seaman

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies
Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies

Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Rare vintage brooch designed by Seaman Schepps. An unusual piece of jewelry created by the

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Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Seaman Schepps Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of vintage Seaman Schepps earrings feature 12 cabochon emeralds totaling approximately 13

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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Seaman Schepps 2.00ct Cabochon Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Circa 1975
Vintage Seaman Schepps 2.00ct Cabochon Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Circa 1975

Vintage Seaman Schepps 2.00ct Cabochon Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Circa 1975

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Seaman Schepps ring showcasing cabochon emeralds and baguette-cut diamonds in an

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Made by Seaman Schepps sometime in the 1950s-1960s, these elegant, bombee pearl earrings were made

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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps 3.20 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps 3.20 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps 3.20 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Seaman Schepps shell earrings in 18k yellow gold with cabochon rubies. Secure clip and post

Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Ring
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Ring

Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Seaman Schepps 14K WG diamond ruby and emerald ring set with 16 brilliant cut diamonds 4

Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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

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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Seaman Schepps Ring 18k Gold Citrine
Seaman Schepps Ring 18k Gold Citrine

Seaman Schepps Ring 18k Gold Citrine

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A vintage Seaman Schepps ring made of 18k gold, featuring citrine. The design showcases a prominent

Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic Seaman Schepps curb link chain bracelet. Made of 18k (stamped) yellow gold. Stamped with

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Vintage 1970s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Vintage Brooch
Seaman Schepps Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Vintage Brooch

Seaman Schepps Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Vintage Brooch

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H 0.87 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in L 2.17 in

Seaman Schepps Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Vintage Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Seaman Schepps. The unique piece features 9 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .50 carat total weight

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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Ruby Cabochon Diamond Gold Brooch
Seaman Schepps Ruby Cabochon Diamond Gold Brooch

Seaman Schepps Ruby Cabochon Diamond Gold Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14k gold brooch by Seaman Schepps, with three diamonds - approx. 0.45ctw and ruby cabochons

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Wood Curb Link Bracelet Duo/ Necklace
Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Wood Curb Link Bracelet Duo/ Necklace

Seaman Schepps Vintage Gold Wood Curb Link Bracelet Duo/ Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A gorgeous wood and 18k gold Seaman Schepps set comprises of a curb link necklace that separates

Category

Early 2000s More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage 6 Piece Jewelry Set
Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage 6 Piece Jewelry Set

Seaman Schepps Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage 6 Piece Jewelry Set

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

This rare and spectacular Seaman Schepps vintage jewelry suite consists of a beaded necklace, a

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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 vintage earrings from Seaman Schepps feature mother of pearl with sapphire cabochons at the

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps' Famous Frog Brooch in 8K Carved Carnelian and Sapphires
Seaman Schepps' Famous Frog Brooch in 8K Carved Carnelian and Sapphires

Seaman Schepps' Famous Frog Brooch in 8K Carved Carnelian and Sapphires

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Aspen, CO

Seaman Schepps This double clip brooch has 1.50 cts. of fine bright blue sapphires and two natural

Category

1990s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Squared Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 24.40 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
Seaman Schepps Squared Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 24.40 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz

Seaman Schepps Squared Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 24.40 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Square gems set earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Seaman Schepps 7 Strand Pearl Bracelet

Vintage Seaman Schepps 7 Strand Pearl Bracelet

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Vintage Seaman Schepps Brown Shell Earclips

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Vintage Seaman Schepps Green Shell Earclips

Vintage Seaman Schepps Green Shell Earclips

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Vintage Seaman Schepps Citrine and Gold Earrings
Vintage Seaman Schepps Citrine and Gold Earrings

Vintage Seaman Schepps Citrine and Gold Earrings

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Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Shell Motif Earrings

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Shell Motif Earrings

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Schepps & also by his daughter P. S. Vail

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Vintage Seaman Schepps For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage seaman schepps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of vintage seaman schepps includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of cabochon and round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage seaman schepps, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Seaman Schepps?

Prices for vintage seaman schepps start at $3,100 and top out at $15,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $6,035.

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.