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Gilbert Albert Jewelry

Swiss, 1930-2019

When it came to creating elegant jewelry out of unusual materials, Gilbert Albert was a master alchemist. Not only was he the first known jeweler to set meteorite fragments in fine jewelry, but he also crafted works from more earthly components such as sea-urchin skeletons, shark teeth, peacock feathers and fulgurites, which he placed in tubes of glass made from sand that had been struck by lightning.     

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1930, Albert began training in jewelry design at the age of 15 while attending the city’s School of Industrial Arts. There, he became influenced by European abstract artists such as Piet Mondrian and Constantin Brâncusi. A decade later, luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe spotted Albert’s talents, and for the next seven years, he worked at the company as a designer, developing Patek’s signature asymmetrical timepieces. 

In 1962, Albert opened his first atelier and pioneered a method for incorporating unconventional natural materials into his jewelry. Driven by a lifelong love of nature, Albert combined petrified plants, furs, feathers, dinosaur fossils and beetle exoskeletons with traditional precious metals and gemstones to make curious rings, brooches, bracelets and watches. Among his most well-known pieces are his sculptural gold clip-on earrings, pendant necklaces and interchangeable cocktail rings with removable beads.

Throughout his career, Albert’s creations have been exhibited at shows and fairs in Prague, Paris, London, Milan, Copenhagen, Antwerp, Brussels, New York, Vienna, Salzburg, Tokyo, Osaka, São Paulo, Lisbon and Dubai. He was also the first living artist since 1917 invited to display work at the Kremlin, in Moscow. 

In addition to receiving numerous accolades for his jewelry designs — he won the Diamonds International Award 10 times — Albert has been recognized for his talents as an artist. In 1999, the Swiss government hired him to design the “Mass” of the Republic of Geneva. He also received the Ramsar Wetlands Conservation Award, and Geneva’s International Museum of the Reformation has one of his sculptures on permanent display. 

Even after Albert’s death, in 2019, his artisanal jewelry remains highly coveted among collectors.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Gilbert Albert rings, necklaces and earrings.

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Creator: Gilbert Albert
Gilbert Albert Blk Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in La Jolla, CA
Black Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond Statement Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert (Geneva) features Large Black Tourmaline Crystals set in textured 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby Cabochons, Diamonds and Black Tahitian Pearls 5.00 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds 53.49 carats of Pearshaped Ruby Cabochons with mixed color intensity and 15 Black Tahitian Pearls from 8 mm to 10.5 mm Mixed tones of grey Necklace measures 17 inches around with the center front measuring 2.00 inches wide Necklace weighs 263.5 grams Necklace is marked Gilbert Albert, 750, 2820 About Gilbert Albert In 1955, at only 25 years of age he joined the Patek Philippe workshops and soon became the head of the creative department. At this time, Patek Philippe was under the adventurous guidance of Henri Stern, himself a talented artist who took something of a gamble nurturing the avant-garde design sensibility of the young jewelry designer Albert. By the turn of the 1960s, Gilbert Albert was focusing on his true love, jewelry. Here his creativity knew no bounds, he would see beauty where no one else would. He reveled in using unusual materials such as meteorites and fossils, contrasting these rough materials with highly polished or textured gold, with a sprinkling of more traditional gemstones such as rubies, emeralds and diamonds. As always, he drew inspiration from nature: he would see a shell and see something precious to be replicated in a watch. He would see textures and lines in a meteorite and treat them in the same way as a precious stone. He even used fur to create straps. Such inspiration fueled an extraordinary array of jeweled watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Gilbert Albert masterpiece with this Beautiful Ring. Designed by the renowned artist himself, this ring showcases his characteristic style and a...
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1990s Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Onyx, Yellow Gold

Sculptural Earrings with Akoya Pearls in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lucerne, CH
Sculptural Earrings with Akoya Pearls in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert Crafted by the visionary Gilbert Albert, these sculptural earrings embody elegance and innovation. Al...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Silver Ring convertible Beads
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Silver Ring with numerous convertible beads in hard stones. By Gilbert Albert. Size: 53. Weight ring: 6.34 grams. Total weight: 50.14 grams.
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Late 20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Silver

Gilbert Albert Sculptural Ring with Turquoise and Baroque Pearl
By Gilbert Albert
Located in PARIS, FR
Spectacular Sculptural Ring made with a rough cut Turquoise cabochon, a baroque pearl and diamonds. Unique piece exhibited in Kremlin on the 80s One of the most innovative jewelers ...
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1970s Swiss Artist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gilbert Albert Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Introducing the exquisite Gilbert Albert Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring, a true testament to late 20th-century craftsmanship. This stunning piece features a masterfully designed 18K ye...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
An extremely rare vintage Omega ladies watch created by Gilbert Albert. The watch is made of 18K yellow gold. It'a mechanical watch. Elegant desig...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Chain Necklace 1980S
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Gilbert Albert Chain Necklace. Silver gold plated. Gilbert Albert maker's mark. Swiss made. Circa 1980.
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1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Gold Plate, Silver

Gilbert Albert Yellow Gold 18K Vintage Bracelet
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Gilbert Albert Yellow Gold 18K Vintage Bangle Bracelet. Unique design by Swiss artist jeweler Gilbert Albert. Inner length: 17.00 centimet...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Two Rings 18K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Two Rings in 18K Yellow Gold and two beads in hard stone including ne Tiger's Eye. By Gilbert Albert. Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship of Gilbert Albert with this uni...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sculptural Earrings by Gilbert Albert
By Gilbert Albert
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculptural Earrings by Gilbert Albert Gilbert Albert, born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930, is a jewelry designer and one of the most influential j...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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14k Gold

Gilbert Albert Pearl Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Gilbert Albert ring in pearled yellow gold depicting a snake set with a baroque pearl and diamonds. Very beautiful pearled gold work, typical of...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
Bracelet designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019). Magnificent and very rare bracelet, created in Geneva Switzerland by the master jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the 1970's. This sculptural bracelet is a one-of-a-kind unique piece, carefully crafted with organics motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with beautiful textured patterns. Fitted with a security box lock and a hinged slash for extra safety. Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.03 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Pearls: Mount, with and arrangement of 5 round pearls of different tonalities, graduated between 5mm and 6mm. Others: Is accompanied by one supplementary sphere of 12mm, carved from natural pink quartz. These spheres can be interchanged with the main Tahitian black pearls. Weight: 57.95 Grams, (37.15 Dwt). Size: Fit a wrist up to 7.85 Inches (20 Cm). Measurements: The width run from 8 mm to 25 mm (0.31 to 0.98 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark GA, the mark for the assay and warranty of the gold and signed in full, "GILBERT ALBERT GA .750". The Artist Gilbert Albert Was an artist and jeweler that born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930. He was one of the most influential jeweler artist of the 20th and 21th century with more than 10 world award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the designer team. He was head of the workshop from the 1955 to 1962, during which time he designed his signature asymmetrical watches...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold,...

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019). Magnificent and very rare necklace, created in Geneva Switzerland by the master jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the 1970's....
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...

Gilbert Albert Gold Pearls Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Important toi et moi ring in textured white gold set with ovoid golden pearls and paved with diamonds. Diameter of the largest pearl: 14.37 mm (0.566 inches) Estimated total diamon...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gilbert Albert Half Set Turquoise Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional half set signed Gilbert Albert composed of a necklace and a pair of ear clips, in yellow gold set with turquoise, diamonds and pearls Total estimated weight of the diamo...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Pearls Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Seaweed Brooch
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Paris, FR
Gilbert Albert brooch featuring a seaweed in yellow and white gold set with pearl and diamonds. Unique piece, signed and numbered. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.20 carats ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Fashion Luxury Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful ring by Gilbert Albert, with his characteristic style inspired in the nature, made of 18 karats yellow gold, decorated with one oval shape eme...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamond Interchangeable Bills 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gilbert Albert Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful ring made by the famous Swiss jeweller Gilbert Albert, this ring made in 18k gold has the characteristic style of Gilbert Albert. It is part of the popular collection of in...
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1990s Swiss Modern Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gilbert Albert 1970's Virgo Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Virgo Zodiac Pendant and Chain by Swiss Designer Gilbert Albert. The 800 silver 3" ( with bale) x 2" round medallion with attached bale made up a freeform frame encircling a stylized Virgo Zodiac symbol. Including a similar freeform 29.5" chain. Gilbert Albert , winner of 10 Diamonds International Awards, Designer for both Patek Phillip...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Silver

Gilbert Albert Modernist Diamond and Pearl Set Gold Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 19970s, 18k, Gilbert Albert, Genève, Switzerland. From the catwalk at Fashion Week to the Art museum Gala, Gilbert Albert's work sets the style for any moment of fashion. Thi...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Gilbert Albert Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
This rare bracelet made and designed for Gilbert Albert is part of his famous jewellery collection where the balls are interchangeable and thus be able to create different styles wit...
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1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Gold Ring with Interchangeable Stones
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Gilbert Albert, Switzerland. From the catwalk at Fashion Week to the steps of the Art museum, Gilbert Albert’s flair for beyond chic design has been influencing modern jewelry since the 1950s. This 18k gold ring is a miniature abstract sculpture set with an interchangeable eighteen karat yellow gold sphere. Other gemstone spheres...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Organo-Chic Seventies Gold Earrings
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Gilbert Albert, Switzerland. From the catwalk at Fashion Week to the steps of the Art Museum, Gilbert Albert’s flair for "beyond-chic" design has been influencin...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Vintage Floral Botryoidal Openwork Bib Necklace Yellow Gold 1970s
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gilbert Albert vintage floral bib necklace in 18kt yellow gold, Switzerland, 1970s. Modelled as a sequence of asymmetrical openwork floral botryoidal panels with both polished and granular textured decoration, graduating in size from larger sections in the center, in a bib necklace fashion. This necklace is doubly secured with a click-shut clasp and a safety catch fitting. Dimensions: approximately 16.5 x 14.0 (outer measurements); 11.5 x 12.5 cm (inner measurements). Gross Weight: 115.87g. Signature for Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert; Lisbon import mark for 18kt gold; stamped "1TO"; stamped "750" for 18kt gold. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Set Of Ring Earrings And Pendent In 18 Karats Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful set signed by Gilbert Albert formed for, earrings, pendant and ring. The set is part the interchangeable bills collections, made up of free formed texture. The ring has 12,...
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1990s Swiss Artisan Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert 18K Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Geneva, CH
Gilbert Albert has been the most awarded jeweller at the Diamonds International Award. He was the former chief jeweller of Patek Philippe before he created his own brand in the 60's...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Gilbert Albert Silver 1970s Virgo Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Virgo Zodiac Pendant and Chain by Swiss Designer Gilbert Albert. The 800 silver 3" ( with bale) x 2" round medallion with attached bale made up a freeform frame encircling a stylized Virgo Zodiac symbol. Including a similar freeform 29.5" chain. Gilbert Albert , winner of 10 Diamonds International Awards, Designer for both Patek Phillip...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Silver

Gilbert Albert Coral, Pearl and Diamond Suite, Necklace, Ring, Earclips, 1970s
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic jewelry suite by legendary Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert, of pink angel skin coral, cultured pearls, and diamonds, all set in 18k yellow gold. The suite comprising of a la...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Modernist Gilbert Albert Diamond Gold Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Austin, TX
A modernist ring hand crafted in 18 k yellow gold, accented with two diamonds by Gilbert Albert. Circa 1970's. Marked with maker mark and 750. Ring size: 6.75. Weight: 7.8 grams. Me...
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1970s Swazi Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Sculptural Chain Necklace by Gilbert Albert
By Gilbert Albert
Located in PARIS, FR
Long Sculptural Necklace by Gilbert Albert 14K Gold - 1970 Gilbert Albert, born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930, is a jewelry designer and one of the most influential jeweler artis...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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14k Gold

Gilbert Albert Abstractionist Gold Earrings c1970s Genève Switzerland
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Gilbert Albert, Genève, Switzerland. Sublime in their abstraction, Gilbert Albert's pieces are miniature postmodern sculptures. Meticulously fabricated, every fo...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Gilbert Albert 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 Gilbert Albert jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Gilbert Albert diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 17, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 37 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 DeGRISOGONO, Natkina, and De Grisogono Geneve. Prices for Gilbert Albert jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $632 and tops out at $38,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $3,800.

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