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How can you tell quality vintage jewelry?

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How can you tell quality vintage jewelry?
To tell quality vintage jewelry, examine its details carefully. Ensure that any clasps or fasteners operate smoothly and stay securely fastened. Quality vintage jewelry will also feature sturdy hardware, such as the posts on a pair of earrings, the prongs securing a gemstone in a ring or the o-rings connecting a pendant to a chain. You can also research the maker to learn about the manufacturer's reputation when evaluating vintage jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
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Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Cluster Ring 18k ~1.60ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Antique Mid-Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Metal – 18K rose gold shank with silver prong-set diamond cluster Diamonds – 15 old mine-cut diamonds (including shoulders) t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 7.5 Carat Paraiba Blue & Diamond Cut Sapphire 24k Y Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a teal blue Paraiba Tourmaline and is 7.50 carats. The stone is a pear cut stone and measures 14 x 10 mm and is surrounded by d...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold

New Diamond Cut .50 Carat Dark Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! Each earring has.25 carats of diamond cut dark blue sapphires. They are graduated hoop earrings and have a latch closure. The earrings themselves...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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