Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

Is estate jewelry real?

1 Answer
Is estate jewelry real?
Whether estate jewelry is real varies. The term “estate jewelry” describes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches and other pieces that become available for sale as a part of a person's estate after they die. Because people collect many kinds of jewelry, both fine jewelry — featuring precious metals and genuine gemstones — and costume jewelry — made of less expensive materials — can be part of an estate and therefore classified as estate jewelry. Find a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Shop for Jewelry & Watches on 1stDibs
Marquise Ruby (10ctw) and Diamond (5ctw) Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 10ctw of marquise cut rubies and 5ctw of marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches in le...
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 3.80ct Deep Greenish Blue Sapphire & 0.50t Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Deep and alluring sapphire of decent size is the signature of this piece! The greenish blue sapphire is of Thai origin which is now rarer with depleting supply. Diamond is of decent ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Cabochon Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. This stunning piece features an...
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Antique elegance, modern intrigue… Crafted in rich 18ct gold with a platinum face, this 1920s Art Deco signet ring is pure...
Category

Early 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 12.5mm long Weight: 4.40 grams Hallmark: "T&Co. PERETTI 750" on pendan...
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

10k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat ZEI 3 Row Half Hoop Diamond Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold and each earring has 18 brilliant cut diamond measuring 2 mm making .54 carats on each earring and totals 1.08 carats. Th...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shop All