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Antique Gunmetal Jewelry

Vintage Faraone 18k Gold Coin Necklace Gunmetal Italy Estate Jewelry
By Faraone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
neck. This vintage necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and gunmetal and features five antique
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Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Antique Victorian 1890 Turquoise Gunmetal Pencil Holder
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian c.1890 pencil holder set in gunmetal. This rare and unusual piece features one
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Antique 14K gold and Gunmetal Pocket Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
The gunmetal woven design adds a touch of edginess and texture while the gold chain and locker
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14K gold and Gunmetal Pocket Watch Chain
Antique 14K gold and Gunmetal Pocket Watch Chain
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H 1 in W 6 in Dm 1 in
Antique Gunmetal and Copper Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Antique match safe: gunmetal, with applied copper horse and rider. The clasp is set with a bezel
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Antique Early 1900s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Turquoise, Base Metal

Vintage Floral Gunmetal Statement Leaf Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
the wonderful world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in
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20th Century More Earrings

Vintage Chanel Large Oval CC Logo Earrings Gold Black & Gunmetal 1994
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Amber and Peridot Rhinestone Antique Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1930s or 40s scallop edged gunmetal brooch. There is a large bezel set oval shaped amber
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Amber and Peridot Rhinestone Antique Brooch
Amber and Peridot Rhinestone Antique Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Antique Style Sterling Silver Ruby and Simulated Diamond Drop Earrings 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mixture of rubies and simulated diamond adorned in antique style - vintage gunmetal and rose gold plated
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1990s Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gunmetal & Crystal Belt 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
the wonderful world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in
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1970s Belts

Amythest Deco Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
wrapped singly. Pulls over head with no closure.Set in antiqued gunmetal finish. Excellent
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Necklaces

Emilio Pucci Jeweled Pale Pink Resin Bracelet Bangle
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
of pale pink resin ornate with a gunmetal framing geometric design topped with poured glass cabochons
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Emilio Pucci Jeweled Pale Pink Resin Bracelet Bangle
Emilio Pucci Jeweled Pale Pink Resin Bracelet Bangle
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H 2.52 in W 2.29 in D 1.89 in L 7.29 in
Vintage Red & White Crystal Cascade Cocktail Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Set in gunmetal tone metal. Very good condition. 8.5cms. Total drama that utterly rocks. Should you
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Christian Dior Red Crystal Letter Bracelet 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Immersed in the wonderful world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Blackened Crystal Choker 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
world of antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart
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Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with gunmetal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 6" x 8". San
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery bowl with gunmetal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 7 3/4" x 2 3/4
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Exceptional, Large Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large black on black pottery jar with gunmetal finish. Exceptional etched design, banded top and
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Large Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery vase with gunmetal finish, geometric band decorated shoulder; unusual style
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

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GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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Antique Chinese Jade Dragon Ring Carved Flower Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Ring with a central carved Jade in a flower motif. The silver setting for the jade is extraordinary with a fantastic Dragon motif. The dragons are on e...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Art Deco Jade Diamond Lady's Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
Octagonal powder compact in sculpted jadeite finished in yellow gold, platinum and half-rosette diamonds with a 13cm chain in platinum, natural pearls and half-rosette diamonds, mirr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
BEST OF THE BEST for the next generation. Here is a rare imperial green Jade with excellent transparency and diamond pendant drop necklace. It is certified by 2 labs. The pendant is ...
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Monete Gold Necklace Ancient Roman Coin
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Monete 18k gold necklace, featuring an ancient Roman coin. The coin is depicting emperor Magnentius, AD 350-353. It's bezel set and attached to the curb link chain....
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier GIA Certified 250 carat Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One-of-kind Art Deco Cartier with Makers Mark LAVABRE Sautoir Necklace. Featuring a magnificent GIA certified 250 carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald with Approximatly 559 Diamonds weig...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
A great figural sterling silver match safe. A double-sided representation of a snake. Well detailed, in high relief, with bright green glass eyes. Made in the USA, circa 1890. 2"...
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Antique 1890s American More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co 18K Necklace Vintage Solid Gold Choker Omega Chain Fine Authentic
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY. TIFFANY & CO. 18K SOLID GOLD VINTAGE OMEGA CHOKER! This Classy Necklace Is Lovely With Any Outfit. Valuable Heirloom Statement Piec...
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20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 49mm diameter Keyless Stem winding antique gunmetal pocket watch. This watch is good
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Stem-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch Working. This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless stem winding
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal & Gold Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique fob / brooch watch is working and it is ticking well. The case is a bit
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique Small Gunmetal Pocket Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique small pocket watch is working and ticking well. The back cover case is a
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Mechanical Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 31mm diameter (excluding crown)hand winding watch is in good working
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Small Gunmetal Hand-Winding Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 32mm Diameter (excluding the crown) hand winding pocket watch is in good
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned antique hand winding travel alarm clock / pocket watch is in good working
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Vintage 1910s German Pocket Watches

JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta
By Invicta
Located in Carlisle, GB
JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel Crystal Gunmetal Tone Single Clip-on Drop Earring
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Fitting the description for "delicate and sparkly" perfectly, this drop earring by Chanel is cast from metal and designed with the timeless CC motif and numerous crystals. Wear yours...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

T. Wada Sculptural Gold and Gunmetal Large Brooch
By Takashi Wada
Located in New York, NY
finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty years.
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Caputi Golden Brown and Gunmetal Pearl Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
in golden brown, gunmetal, and antique rose colors. The side medallion is made of three faceted
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1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Antique Niello and Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
gunmetal or charcoal grey tone, and poured it onto silver which had previously been gouged with minute
Victorian Silver Day and Night Brooch, Owl and Swallow, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian, rare day to night brooch. It is an aesthetic era piece with lots of
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tic Tac Toe Statement Earrings With Pearl and Swarovski Crystal By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.2" x 1.2" - Antique gold plated with gunmetal accents
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Antique Style Sterling Silver Emerald Ruby and CZ Flower Drop Earrings 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mixture of round emerald, rubies and cubic zirconia adorned in antique style - vintage gunmetal and rose
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1990s Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant with Floral Design, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
gunmetal link and ball watch chain, shown in the images, and available on 1st Dibs. In one of our images
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Antique 1880s More Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Turquoise

Rodarte Blue "Eye" Japanese Horror Collection Brooch
By Rodarte
Located in New York, NY
Chin. Antique taxidermy eyes were sourced for this collection which was inspired by the film "The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

VIntage KRAMER NYC Blue Crystal Cabochon Jewelled 1950s
By Kramer of New York
Located in Wilmslow, GB
antiques from an early age, vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart. Forever
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20th Century More Earrings

Victorian Opal and Diamond Pendant of Beguiling Beauty on Cut Steel Chain
Located in Southbury, CT
I have always loved opals. One of the first pieces of jewelry I ever purchased was an opal ring at
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Cut Steel

vintage Babylone Paris Floral earrings 1980s
By Babylone Paris
Located in Wilmslow, GB
underpins these statement floral design clips. The play on invisibly set rubies in a gunmetal setting is
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Antique Gunmetal Swiss Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique gunmetal Trench Watch. This watch is in good Working condition. visible tiny crack on the
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Swiss Chronograph Lever Pocket Watch with swift centre seconds
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Swiss Chronograph Lever Pocket Watch. Swiss gunmetal chronograph lever pocket
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Gunmetal Vesta Case
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique vesta case dating from the early 20th Century. It's constructed in gunmetal, with 9
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Bright Swarovski Crystal Gunmetal Statement Drop Earrings
By VICKISARGE
Located in LONDON, GB
with hints of shocking pink and finished with red antique lacquered bead These earrings are clilps
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Antique Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Bugs Vesta Case
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly cool antique vesta case. It’s modelled in blackened gunmetal, and features two
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Lawrence VRBA Large Flower Brooch with Purple glass, pearls, rhinestone
By Lawrence Vrba
Located in Toronto, ON
dark antiqued gunmetal. Excellent pre-owned condition. Measures 4.25" x 2.75". We ship worldwide.
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2010s American Brooches

Lanvin Huge Runway Art Deco Style Bib Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, ON
collar, antiqued gunmetal with clear and grey rhinestones. Original retail $3290+. Pendant is 5” wide and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Antique Gunmetal Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Trench Watch this watch is working but I keep stopping.
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Antique 1880s Wrist Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Hand-Winding Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique transition mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Gunmetal and Gold Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Fob / Brooch Watch. This beautiful antique pin / brooch watch is working and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal and Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal & silver Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch. This pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Hand Winding Omega Lever Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
Omega gunmetal lever pocket watch, the frosted movement with compensated balance and regulator, the
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Casing Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 52mm diameter hand winding ( keyless) pocket watch is in good working
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Antique Gunmetal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique gunmetal jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from base metal, gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique gunmetal jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of antique gunmetal jewelry from Angela Caputi, Babylone Paris and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an object in our assortment of antique gunmetal jewelry featuring turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. Most of our antique gunmetal jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Gunmetal Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique gunmetal jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $502, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $23,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Gunmetal Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.