Seaman Schepps Jewelry
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.
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Creator: Seaman Schepps
Gemstone: Diamond
Elegant Seaman Schepps White Gold Pearl and Diamond Flexible Cuff Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely flexible, pearl and diamond cuff by Seaman Schepps is as elegant as it is comfortable to wear. The nature of the flexible links, with the open back design, allow for a ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 the Seaman Schepps atelier, back in the 1980. These squa...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt
Amaz...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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 of platinum and 14k yellow gold, which was a common practice in Schepps' designs. Th...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Seaman Schepps & Cartier Diamond Platinum Watch Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful combination of Art Deco and Retro design. The Cartier 1923 watch is a vintage timepiece known for its exquisite craftsmanship and classic design. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond, Morganite Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold
Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.43cttw
Color: G
Clarity: VS1-2
Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches in length
Weight: 122.16 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Pearl and Diamond Gold Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant Retro broch by Seaman Schepps from the mid-20th century. The floral brooch is set in 14 karat gold, an indication of its age. Schepps did not change to the use of 18 karat go...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond and Rock Crystal Half Link Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite Seaman Schepps classic half link earrings made of diamonds and rock crystal. They are set in 18 karat white gold. Clip backs can easily be converted to posts.
Signed and nu...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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 yellow and black gold (French ma...
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Late 20th Century North American Modernist Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond And Pearl Double Clip Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of the Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond and Pearl Double Clip Brooch, a masterpiece that marries the elegance of pearls with the brilliance of diamonds in ...
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20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Seaman Schepps White Coral Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps coral necklace with diamonds and sapphires. Circa 1980's.
Category
1980s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire
Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
Composed of three strands of cultured pearls suspending a luscious cabochon pink tourmaline flanked by sapphires and diamonds, this ladylike choker casts a luminous glow on the skin....
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20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pearl And Diamond Bubble Clip On Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty and undeniable charm of these Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Bubble Multi-Color Pearl And Diamond Earrings. Crafted with meticulous a...
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20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold, Diamond and Multicolored Stone Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, aquamarine, citrine and diamond bracelet, Seaman Schepps, circa 1990s. Fashioned as four rows of carved multi g...
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1990s Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Aquamarine, Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps aquamarine, diamond and" synthetic ruby" brooch in platinum and base metal. Circa 1945. The brooch features rectangluar step cut aqua...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Blue Zircon and Diamond Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 20th century, this blue zircon and diamond bracelet by Seaman Schepps is set in 18K white gold. The broad bracelet of freeform, abstract design is set with circul...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Pearl Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps brooch; marked Seaman Schepps
Three baroque south sea pearls, round-cut diamonds of approximately 6 carats, platinum
Dimensions:...
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20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Gold and Black Onyx Artichoke Clip
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A gold and black onyx artichoke clip designed by Seaman Schepps. The carved black onyx in the form of an artichoke, applied with diamond-shaped go...
Category
20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Seaman Schepps 1940 Art Deco Necklace 14Kt Gold 40.54 Ctw Diamonds & Aquamarine
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace brooch designed by Seaman Schepps.
Very rare and highly collectible piece, created at the Seaman Schepps atelier in N...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps New York Brooch 18kt Gold with 82.45 Ctw Diamonds and Gemstones
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled brooch-pendant designed by Seaman Schepps.
An elegant and sophisticate organic pendant-brooch created in New York city by the American jewelers Seaman Schepps, back in the 1...
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1990s American Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 American company of Seaman Schepps, circa 1950. It was ...
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1950s American Post-War Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond, Pearl and Emerald Multi Strand 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely breathtaking vintage bracelet by famed jewelry designer, Seaman Schepps. This stunning red carpet piece by "America's Court Jeweler" exudes Old Hollywood glamour with its incredible natural gemstones and bold design. Four strands of cultured Akoya pearls...
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Mid-20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Torino, IT
Glamourous Tutti Frutti Ring in Yellow Gold with 3 cabochon cut gems: Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. The three gorgeous gems are set with 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds to give sparkle an...
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Late 20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Six Strang Coral and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Of 6 beaded coral strands, joined by a fluted coral and round brilliant-cut diamond clasp
18K Yellow Gold.
18 inches.
The necklace is finished with a substantial clasp that is furt...
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20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Multi-Strand Green Beryl Bead Necklace with 18KYG Diamond Catch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Seaman Schepps multi-strand faceted green beryl bead necklace with 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp.
This necklace features 3 strands of ...
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20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold 1970's Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
"This ring by Seaman Schepps is of cluster design, set with cabochon and variously-cut rubies, and a pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamond leaf
14k white gold
Signed P.S.V. of Seaman ...
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20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 (multiple stones have chips). Brooch measu...
Category
20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Seaman Schepps Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Gold, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Clip-Earrings, each designed as a cluster of grapes, bezel-set old European-cut diamond fringe setting.
6 amethyst beads ap. 13.4 to 1...
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20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond Pe 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous South Sea pearls exhibiting a soft silvery grey with pink and purple opalescence are suspended from similarly-shaped diamond tops. The earrings have a sophisticated and impo...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond, Crystal Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch by Seam Schepps, crafted as a carved crystal with brilliant diamond accents mounted in 18k white gold, signed Seaman Schepps.
Appr...
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1980s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Clematis Rock Crystal Flower Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Clematis flower brooch in 18kt yellow gold with hand-carved rock crystal with mother of pearl underneath, sapphires, cultured pearls, diamonds and emeralds.
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Late 20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
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 a GIA certified octagonal step-cut natural beryl very fine aquamarine weighing approx. 45.29 carats and measuring 23.76 x 21.44 x 12.98 mm, set within a yellow gold basket-shape frame. The prominent azure gemstone is embellished with botanic motif leaves and stems, with round-faceted diamonds simulating enchanting buds, weighing approx. 0.90 carats, graded G-H color and VS clarity. The reverse features double pins of identical length with rotating locks, bearing the designer's name Seaman Schepps on the hinged cylinder This designer lapel brooch remains in excellent condition.
Pin Measurement: 40mm x 30mm
Accompanied by GIA Aquamarine...
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1960s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Crystal Onyx Diamond Convertible Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Crystal Onyx Diamond Detachable Earrings in 18k White Gold.
A gorgeous pair of detachable on-the-ear clips by Seaman Schepps comprising reeded rock crystals and flute...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Emerald Ruby Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A Seaman Schepps floral brooch in 18kt yellow gold with cabochon emerald, sapphires and rubies, highlighted with diamonds. Made in the United States, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1940
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, diamond and rock crystal ring, by Seaman Schepps circa 1940. A platinum and white gold ring vertically set with two hexagonal cabochon sapphires of differing sizes in collet settings with an approximate total weight of 4.00 carats, each encircled by a single row of forty eight round eight cut diamonds in bead settings with an approximate total weight of 0.70 carats, saddled over an inverted emerald-cut rock crystal, above an open gallery, flanked by tri-part shoulders, and on a square shank. UK finger size H 1/2.
Seaman Schepps was born in New York City’s tenement-dominated Lower East Side in 1881, the son of Hungarian immigrants. Rising from these humble beginnings, he built a business that featured designs which drastically departed from the traditional modes of his day. These adventurous jewels came to define a new style that became popular with the elite of the 1930’s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Seaman Schepps White quartz Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Measuring just hint under 1 inch in diameter, the earrings are designed as a large cabochon of white quartz, framed in brilliant white diamonds and tipped with blue sapphire "pr...
Category
2010s American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an appro...
Category
1960s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
A gorgeous bracelet by Seaman Schepps comprising a series of carved rock crystals connected by onyx links, embellished with brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond carat weight is approx. 6.00 carats total. Measures approx. 8" in length, with inner circumference approx. 6.75". Width approx. 1.50". Each crystal link measures approx. 1.30" by 1.50".
with "750" assay mark as well as makers mark of Seaman Schepps; circa 2000.
Yafa Signed...
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Late 20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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 alternating pattern. The emeralds weigh around ...
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
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 gold shank crossed over with six diamond bars gives the band modernist and stylish...
Category
1980s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Seaman Schepps jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Seaman Schepps diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 60, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 172 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., and Verdura. Prices for Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,375 and tops out at $125,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $10,583.
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