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How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?
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.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
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Georg Jensen 18k yellow gold earrings – 23.7 grams
By Georg Jensen
Located in The Hague, ZH
Georg Jensen 18k yellow gold earrings – 23.7 grams Detailed description: The earrings measure 3.2 cm long and 1.0 cm wide. Weight: 23.7 grams Hallmarked, guaranteed 18k gold. Th...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Georg Jensen Astrid Fog Large Sterling Silver Cross Bars Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Scarce large 1970's Scandinavian Modernist sterling silver cross bars necklace by Astrid Fog for Georg Jensen. Astrid Fog (1911-1993) designed her first jewelry collection for Georg Jensen in 1969. Her jewelry designs are distinctive for their large scale and bold, modernist style using classic geometric forms such as rectangles, circles and squares. She successfully utilized high quality lightweight, hollow silver forms to create pieces which were striking as well as comfortable to wear. This beautiful necklace is from the estate of a noted New York City psychiatrist who collected interesting, unusual, often one-of-a-kind jewelry. The pendant measures 2.19 inches by 2.19 inches. The chain is 29 inches long. Marks: 379 925 S Denmark Georg Jensen...
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20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Rare Amethyst Dove Brooch 165 Denmark Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique estate dove bird in the laurel wreath brooch 165 with five Amethyst cabochons is a cherished and iconic piece from Georg Jensen. The dove motif is surrounded by a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Amber Cabochon Link Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen Sterling Amber Cab Link Bracelet from the 1950's. One of their most popular patterns first designed in the 1930's of cabochon stones in foliate Art Nouveau Leaf bezels. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for Georg Jensen Quartz Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for Georg Jensen, a rare silver brown rock crystal pendant on collar, Denmark, C. 1969, #169 and 132, stamped Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Denmark, Torun,...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Pair Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Garnet Gemstone Cabochon Dove Earrings No 66
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Danish Modern silver & garnet earrings. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Pattern no. 66. Each earring with 3 bezel-set garnet cabochons. Marked to the reverse...
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20th Century Danish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

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