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How do you know if jewelry is worth anything?
There are a few ways to know if jewelry is worth anything. Jewelry can be valuable either because of its materials or because people are eager to buy pieces like it due to its brand, style, age or other factors. By researching your piece using trusted online resources, you can determine if your jewelry falls into these categories. Because it can be difficult to determine what jewelry is made of with the naked eye alone, you may want to have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler inspect your piece, identify its materials and give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Italian Green Glass Stone Clip-on Earrings Designed by Silvana c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Italian glass stone clip-on earrings designed by Silvana c 1970 The elegant earrings are adorned with a green glass oval stone The oval glass cabochon is encased in gilt matte metal...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Emerald Leopard Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane gold Swarovski crystal emerald leopard pendant necklace features hand-cast big cat design with spotted detail. Luxury designer jewelry for animal motif collectors. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Amethyst Rope Motif Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications & Description: • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Maker’s Marks: Present; likely British • Gemstone: Natural amethyst cabochon • Gemstone Size: Approx. 15.5 × 12.7 mm • Estim...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Pendant 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately Late Victorian pendant in 18ct yellow gold, centred with a Sapphire, framed by an ornate fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

New 16.45 Oval Cut Amethyst & Diamond Cut Sapphire Rose Gold PL Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a show-stopper of a ring! It is a fancy oval cut Amethyst and is 16.45 carats. It is surrounded by diamond cut champagne sapphires. They are in a Rose Gold Plated 925...
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2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

New 4.18 Carat Blue Opal & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Necklace 20 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The blue opal stones are from Ethiopia, and they are oval cut and measure 4 x 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

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