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Free Masons Pinky ring - Kutchinsky jewelry, 18K yellow gold, freemasons symbol
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Free Masons Pinky ring - Kutchinsky jewelry, 18K yellow gold, unisex pinky ring, freemasons symbol
Category
1970s English Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Yellow Gold
Large Jade Diamond Ring Vintage 60s Cocktail Jewelry 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
12mm from the finger.
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Grape Brooch
Located in Goettingen, DE
finely crafted vine leaves complement this well composed piece of jewelry.
18 K yellow and white gold
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Coral, 18K Yellow Gold, Onyx, and Diamond Buddha Pendant by Larry Jewelry
By Larry Jewelry
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely crafted 18K yellow gold, coral, onyx and diamond pendant was created by Larry
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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18 k yellow gold tank ring - rose cut diamond ring - estate bulky bow jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold and
Category
1940s European Post-War Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
emerald diamond pendant 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold
cut emerald like a sheet
ca. 0,10 ct diamond
size 3 cm x 1,5 cm
2,5 gram
the
Category
20th Century German Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tannler of Switzerland
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A beautiful 18 K yellow Gold necklace. This timeless estate necklace lays beautifully on the neck
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Retro 18 K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 16 carat Aquamarine Retro Ring set in an interesting hand hammered 18 K mounting
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Flower Brooch Diamond Enamel 18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold front tip in Silver
enamel
ca. 1 ct diamond
1 yellow sapphire
16,88 gram
ca. 6 cm
Category
20th Century European Vintage Jewelry 18k
Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings made of 18 k gold are quite playful. The hanging roundish parts are decorated with
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold
18 K yellow Gold Vintage Bracelet 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K Vintage Bracelet. This circa 1950's chain bracelet gives an upgrade to the normal
Category
1950s Swiss Post-War Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 k Full Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 K Full Cut Round Diamond Hoop Earrings Inside and Out with 3.22 Total weight in Diamonds
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 k gold baptism child ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unusual and very, very, very small ring. This one fits an infant and nobody else. Its made of 18k
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold
Hammered 18 k Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage modernist Hammered 18 k Gold Cuff Bracelet
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Jewelry 18k
Paloma Picasso 18 K yellow Gold earstuds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
We are pleased to offer these Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold earstuds. Paloma
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Gold Ring Made in 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring has a tourmaline and 24 brilliant cut diamonds. The ring's head is square
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Brooch 18 K Yellow Gold Diamonds Mabe Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive 18 K yellow Gold brooch set with 1 Mabe Pearl and brilliant cut Diamonds and 4 Marquise
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Capricorn Pendant Astrology Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful 18k gold Capricorn pendant made of 18k gold, featuring ruby.
This vintage pendant is
Category
1970s Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18 K White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold bracket Ring from the Parentesi Collection.
18k white Gold Parentesi band ring by
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18 k Global Locket
Located in New York, NY
A 14 k Gold Sphere Hinged Locket with Rubies and Diamonds in a gold frame.
The globe opens to
Category
1930s American Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Retro Vintage Fringe Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fabulous 18 K Rose Gold fringe Vintage necklace.
Length: 41 cm
Width at the widest part: 1.80 cm
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Lion's Head Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very solid 18 K yellow Gold bangle bradelet of opposing Lion's heads.
The inner diameter is 5.5
Category
1970s Greek Hellenistic Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 18 K white Gold cluster Vintage Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A stunning, fine and impressive 18 K white Gold cluster brooch from the 1960 set with 10 Rubies
Category
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Band Ring Baguettes & Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful diamond band fashioned in 18 K yellow Gold. The band features 11 baguette shape diamonds
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18 k gold 1930-40
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 ct Gold
center one diamond ca 0,75 ct
right and left. 2. dark sapphire ca 1,5 ct
left and right
Category
1930s American Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold
Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and timeless bar pin brooch crafted in 18 K yellow Gold set with 24 fine brilliant cut
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
south sea Tahiti pearl diamond ring 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold
1 white south sea pearl 8 mm
1 Tahiti pearl 8 mm
0,77 ct diamonds
downsized of 53
Category
20th Century German Modern Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K Gold 15" Long
This gorgeous estate necklace / choker is crafted in
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Black Gold Bangle with Diamond Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
18 K Black Gold Bangle with Diamond Flower Motif
5.89 Total weight in Diamonds
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 K rose Gold green Torumaline Bracelet 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A wonderful 18 K rose Gold retro Bracelet from 1950 featuring 8 green emerald cut Tourmalines. The
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Swedish 18 K Gold Ring Made in 1988
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and diamond ring has a brilliant cut diamond placed in a drop-shaped silver
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Band Ring Chopard 18 K Yellow Gold Casmir
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
available.
Crafted in 18 karat yellow Gold, formed of two rows of stylised paisley design links with a
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Rubies: 1.48 ct.
Crafted in 18k yellow gold and sized to 15/55 ( US ring size 7 1/2). The ring can
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Cuban link necklace carved blue Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless handcrafted 18 K cuban link Necklace set with a pear shape blue Sappire Cabochon
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning ring is beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a gorgeous large
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Ring Monete 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold in addition to "BVLGARI".
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace by Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A fancy handmade 18 K yellow Gold link necklace by Gübelin Lucerne. Length: 45 cm. Weight: 69.3
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
This gorgeous estate
Category
1980s Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Handmade Vintage 18 K White Gold Long Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very classy solid handmade 18 K white Gold chain, length 90 cm. Can be word as a long chain or as a
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Yellow and White Diamond Wide Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow and White Diamond Wide Chandelier Earrings
with round shaped fancy yellow diamonds
Category
20th Century American Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pair of estate earrings are set with natural Russian Turquoise.
Crafted in solid 18K Yellow
Category
1970s Russian Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bold Modern Italian 18 K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Bracelet! This flexible timeless 18 karat yellow gold bracelet will be your next go-to fine jewelry choice
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Peridot Chalcedony Necklace 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Peridot Chalcedony Necklace 18K Gold
We were so lucky to take advantage of estate jewelry
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Bracelet with Akoya Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A unique handmade bracelet in 18 K yellow Gold from the 1960s featuring 19 fine Akoya cultured
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage
This gold brooch is finely
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Gold Necklace with Large Dropshaped Quartz Stone
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold neck-ring has a large drop shaped, transparent and peach colored quartz stone
Category
1990s Swedish Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Diamonds Earrings 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
, 18K Gold earrings. These gorgeous earrings have been purchased from jewelry auction and they still
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Esti Frederica 18K Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
By Esti Frederica
Located in Houston, TX
Esti Frederica jewelry suite in 18K yellow gold. The choker necklace contains links that resemble
Category
1990s American Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as a
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Gold Vintage
This very different and unusual diamond Cross is
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
18 K Yellow Gold Ring Gübelin Lucerne Peridot Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow Gold Ring featuring a square cut fine Peridot weighing 3.65 ct. Pavé set
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Twenty five on one side and twelve
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18k Gold Spiral Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 18K Gold Spiral Vintage
This vintage diamond ring is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jewel of Ocean 18k Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch
Can be converted to Pendent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This wonderful piece of estate jewelry is crafted in solid 18K white gold with yellow gold accent
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K Gold Omega Backs
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K Gold Omega Backs
These designer earrings are crafted in
Category
1990s Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jewel of Ocean 18k Diamonds Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Carts Diamonds Textured Estate Flower Brooch
Can Convert to Pendent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewelry 18k
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Jewelry 18k For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage jewelry 18k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage jewelry 18k may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a vintage jewelry 18k has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A vintage jewelry 18k of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3828, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage jewelry 18k for sale are for women, but there are 3361 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage Jewelry 18k?
On average, a vintage jewelry 18k at 1stDibs sells for $3,732, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $502,552 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Vintage Jewelry 18k
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Can you buy 24k gold jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Yes, you can buy 24k gold jewelry. However, 24-karat gold is a much less commonly used material than 14-karat and 18-karat gold. As 100% pure gold, 24-karat gold tends to be softer and more susceptible to scratching and breakage, making alloys a more popular pick for jewelry makers to use when crafting pieces. Find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany & Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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