Tony Duquette Jewelry

American, 1914-1999

One of the great style icons of the 20th century, Tony Duquette (1914–99) created pieces with a singularly ebullient elegance. Through his private interior-decorating commissions and his work as a stage and movie-set designer, Duquette made his name synonymous with flamboyance, fantasy and glamorous originality.

Duquette was born in Los Angeles and studied at the Chouinard Art Institute. But his true education began in the mid-1930s, first as an assistant to an aging Elsie de Wolfe — the eminent interior designer who many say created the profession — and later as a colleague of William Haines, the famed movie-star-turned-decorator. Duquette’s clients would come to include many Hollywood luminaries — he decorated “Pickfair,” the fabled home of actress Mary Pickford, and homes for producer David O. Selznick and director Vincent Minnelli — and a robust roster of the rich and powerful, among them Doris Duke, J. Paul Getty, Norton Simon and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. All the while, Duquette was designing film and theater sets and costumes. He worked on such films as Kismet, Ziegfeld Follies and Can-Can; he won a Tony award in 1961 for costume design for the original Broadway production of Camelot.

Theatricality is the keynote of the best of Duquette’s designs. He made things that would get attention. Duquette was no purist — he appreciated the spare and sleek as much as the baroque and elaborate — but everything had to provide a visual effect, if not necessarily perform a function. Apart from the furnishings and objects he designed for his grandest decorating commissions, Duquette rarely used precious materials. “Beauty, not luxury, is what I value” was his often-repeated motto. Duquette pieces priced at $10,000 and above tend to be either intricately made or super-scaled or have an interesting ownership provenance. Most of his works are marked at about $5,000.

As you will see on 1stDibs, Tony Duquette created something for anyone who likes big-statement design — providing a showstopper for a lean, modernist decor or an alluring element in a lush, more-is-more interior. A Duquette design says: On with the show!

Creator: Tony Duquette

TONY DUQUETTE 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Shape Earrings 23.00ct

$44,160Sale Price|20% Off

TONY DUQUETTE 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Shape Earrings 23.00ct

By Tony Duquette

Located in Great Neck, NY

Extremely rare and highly sought after TONY DUQUETTE Columbian Emerald drop earring, An exceptional solid 18k (750 hallmark) pair of ear pendants featuring a beautiful whimsical desi...

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1980s Artist Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

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

Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette

$50,600

Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

Tony Duquette Citrine Ring in 18K features a magnificent carved Citrine weighing a total of 39.60 carats, Tsavorite Garnet pave weighing a total of 1.26 carats, and Diamond pave 'pro...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Coral and Citrine Bracelet in 18 Karat

$40,300

Tony Duquette Coral and Citrine Bracelet in 18 Karat

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

Tony Duquette Coral and Citrine Bracelet in 18K has a total weight of 100 carats of carved Coral and 109 carats of Citrine. Tony Duquette was a we...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Citrine, Coral, 18k Gold

1950's Tony Duquette 18kt Yellow Gold Angel Brooch

$21,000

1950's Tony Duquette 18kt Yellow Gold Angel Brooch

By Tony Duquette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A, Tony Duquette brooch originally the design was created for Elizabeth Duquette by her husband, using an antique lava carving technique, diamonds a...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

$75,000

Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Tony Duquette

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Tony Duquette Chrysoprase Rose Quartz Tahitian Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Necklace exemplifies the intersection of artistry and luxury in contemporary jewelry design. Tony Duquette, a...

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1990s Contemporary Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tony Duquette Crowned Monkey Brooch or Pendant

$51,750

Tony Duquette Crowned Monkey Brooch or Pendant

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

This Fabulous Tony Duquette piece features a signature 'monkey' figure with a crown of Amethyst. Stones include: Two Oval and three Hexagon shaped Pink Tourmalines weigh 36.40 cara...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl and Crystal Bracelet

$49,800

Tony Duquette Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl and Crystal Bracelet

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

This stunning Tony Duquette Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal Bracelet has a total weight of 180cts Crystal, 150cts Mother of Pearl, and 16cts Moonstone. Tony Duquette was a ...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Tony Duquette Spectacular Large Size Smoke Topaz Gold Plated Bracelet

$22,000

Tony Duquette Spectacular Large Size Smoke Topaz Gold Plated Bracelet

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Designer:Tony Duquette Metal: Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Length: 8.45 inches Very Large Sized Stones. Total Item Weight: 253.2 g SKU#B-01787

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20th Century Unknown Tony Duquette Jewelry

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch

$396

H 1.19 in L 1.78 in

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch

Located in Capri, IT

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch Dama cammeo pin that can be used as a pendant too totally handmade in italy

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1990s Italian Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Designer Signed WEISS Gold Star Brooch or Pendant

$193Sale Price|29% Off

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Designer Signed WEISS Gold Star Brooch or Pendant

By Weiss

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Designer Signed WEISS Delightful elegant star shaped pin features an array gold faceted stones Prong set in gold ...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Yianni Creations 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Citrine

$4,320

W 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in

Yianni Creations 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Citrine

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

This bracelet from Yianni Creations is all handmade in Greece from 18 Karat Gold and set with 1.75 Carat Citrine. The unique look is created by using ancient techniques of craftsmanship - brushed texture and nature-inspired liquid edges. For a full selection of Yianni Creations (YC) jewelry please visit our storefront here on 1stdibs – Yianni Creations Inc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Paul Morelli Diamond Amethyst Bracelet Citrine Peridot 18K Gold

$4,980

Paul Morelli Diamond Amethyst Bracelet Citrine Peridot 18K Gold

By Paul Morelli

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Authentic Morelli bracelet. It is crafted in solid 18K gold and set with genuine Earth mined gemstones: Peridot, Amethyst, and Citrine. Each colored gemstone measures 5mm. They are s...

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20th Century Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold

$4,125Sale Price|25% Off

Ruby Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This is an elegant ruby bracelet features 58 pieces of princess cut rubies 9.27 carat in the channel setting, this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat rose gold weight 10.85 grams, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst, Pink Corals and Diamonds Link Bracelet

$4,203

W 0.6 in L 7.68 in

Amethyst, Pink Corals and Diamonds Link Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...

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1950s Retro Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl & Diamond Necklace

$2,752

W 0.43 in L 1.26 in

Antique Circa 1900 18k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl & Diamond Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique 0.02 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace...

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Early 1900s Antique Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.2 ct Round Cut Coral Station Chain Bracelet Studded in 18K Yellow Gold

$854Sale Price / item|23% Off

W 0.23 in L 7.5 in

8.2 ct Round Cut Coral Station Chain Bracelet Studded in 18K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TRIFARI crown signed gold designer brooch

$475

TRIFARI crown signed gold designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️...

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1980s Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

Kieselstein Cord Crown Heart Gold Diamond Pendant Brooch

$6,500

Kieselstein Cord Crown Heart Gold Diamond Pendant Brooch

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in New York, NY

18k gold crown heart brooch pendant, with hidden collapsible bale. Adorned with approx. 0.20ctw in H/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 2" x 1.25". Marked Ki...

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20th Century American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings

$8,989

L 1.19 in

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in US

Delicate and very well handcrafted platinum and 18 karat yellow gold dangle earrings feature a top part of the earrings worked in platinum with sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

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

Tsavorite Diamond Interlocking Claw Ring

$4,500

Tsavorite Diamond Interlocking Claw Ring

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Handcrafted in 18K and sterling silver. It is set in 1.25 carat tsavorite and 1.90 carat diamonds. Wear this dramatic piece to add edge to feminine cocktail outfits. This ring has a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver

Previously Available Items

Tony Duquette 1960s Amethyst Carved White Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

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Tony Duquette 1960s Amethyst Carved White Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Tony Duquette

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a cushion shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 10.5 x 10.5 mm - transparent medium purple. Bezel set atop a cushion shaped coral - carved with fluted ridges fully around. Tra...

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tony Duquette Massive Geometric Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 85cts Citrine

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Tony Duquette Massive Geometric Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 85cts Citrine

By Tony Duquette

Located in Miami, FL

Bold geometric ring designed by Tony Duquette (1914-1999). A rare and gorgeous vintage piece, created by the American designer Tony Duquette, back in the 1980's. This cocktail ring was carefully crafted, with geometric semi-curved seven sides...

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tony Duquette Coral Fluorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Substantial Vintage Bracelet

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Dm 6.5 in

Tony Duquette Coral Fluorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Substantial Vintage Bracelet

By Tony Duquette

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bracelet is comprised of oval cut fluorite and coral cabochons prong set in meshed gold baskets. Fluorite is transparent bluish-green in color with medium to light saturation and nat...

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Coral, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tony Duquette Gold Cabochon Emerald Cross Pendant

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Tony Duquette Gold Cabochon Emerald Cross Pendant

By Tony Duquette

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Natural emerald cabochon cross pendant/pin by Tony Duquette. Cross is bezel set with ten cushion-shaped, sugarloaf cabochon-cut, natural emeral...

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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette

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Amethyst and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

Tony Duquette Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K features a total Amethyst weight of 72 carats accented with Diamond pave. Size 7 1/2. **This ring may be resized to fit after purchase...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Gold Moonstone Bicolor Tourmaline Necklace

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Tony Duquette Gold Moonstone Bicolor Tourmaline Necklace

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

We were hesitant to title this item simply a necklace when it's actually a fashion statement all on its own. Twelve green and pink tourmaline fragments rise from the stone's birthi...

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Late 20th Century American Modernist Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Citrine, Aquamarine and Peridot Ring in 18 Karat Gold

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Tony Duquette Citrine, Aquamarine and Peridot Ring in 18 Karat Gold

By Tony Duquette

Located in Carmel, CA

Tony Duquette Citrine, Aquamarine and Peridot Ring in 18K Gold. This amazing jewel has a total weight of 17 carats of Citrine, 11 carats of...

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2010s American Tony Duquette Jewelry

Tony Duquette Ruby Diamond Pink Tourmaline Drop Earrings

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L 2.75 in

Tony Duquette Ruby Diamond Pink Tourmaline Drop Earrings

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic Tony Duquette drop earrings of 18K gold set with large cabochon rubies, diamonds and pink tourmalines, 1 1/16 in x 2 3/4, with hinged pier...

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1980s American Vintage Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Abalone Quartz Frog Motif Necklace

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Tony Duquette Extraordinary Abalone Quartz Frog Motif Necklace

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Abalone Quartz Frog Motif Necklace A one of a kind 13'' long flexible collar set with mauve abalone shell, pate de verre, stain...

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1990s American Modern Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Gold Plate

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Amethyst Quartz Nephrite Necklace

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Tony Duquette Extraordinary Amethyst Quartz Nephrite Necklace

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Amethyst Quartz Nephrite Necklace Tony Duquette one of a kind masterpiece collar set with patterned quartz slices surmoun...

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1990s American Modern Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Agate, Gold Plate

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Fossil Agate Citrine Necklace

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Tony Duquette Extraordinary Fossil Agate Citrine Necklace

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Tony Duquette Extraordinary Fossil Agate Citrine Necklace. A Tony Duquette one of a kind masterpiece collar set with fossil agates of matching shades, amber, fossil pendants...

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1990s American Modern Tony Duquette Jewelry

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Agate, Gold Plate

Tony Duquette Coral Turquoise Amethyst and Peridot Gold Statement Clip Earrings

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W 1.63 in L 1.75 in

Tony Duquette Coral Turquoise Amethyst and Peridot Gold Statement Clip Earrings

By Tony Duquette

Located in Montreal, QC

Sensational Coral Turquoise Amethyst Peridot Earrings; hand crafted in 18k Gold by Tony Duquette, Designer Extraordinaire! 1.75" long x 1.63"; wide; signed: TONY DUQUETTE 18K; Turquo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tony Duquette Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Tony Duquette jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Tony Duquette 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 Tony Duquette jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Tony Duquette citrine jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 9 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

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