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Why is it called estate jewelry?
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Why it is called estate jewelry relates to the origin of pieces that fall under this category of adornment. Estate jewelry refers to pieces previously owned by someone else that became available for purchase as a part of an auction or sale after their death. An estate is the collective name for all the property and assets that an individual leaves to their heirs. Thus, estate jewelry gets its name from the fact that it is a part of a person's estate. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Vintage SARAH COVENTRY signed gold tone faux pearls rhinestone designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SARAH COVENTRY
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 16" long
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition wi...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Large Double-Sided Carved Lapis Lazuli Pendant, Figural Bird Motif, Gold Bail
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial carved lapis lazuli pendant of notable scale, worked in relief on both sides with a continuous composition of birds among stylised foliage.
Probably China, late 20th c...
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Early Fabergé Tiger’s Eye Cat, Diamond Collar, Sapphire Eyes, c.1880
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
A rare and early animal study attributed to Peter Carl Fabergé, dating to circa 1880—created at the very beginning of the period when Fabergé first introduced his celebrated series o...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1940s Large Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
18ct White Gold
Circa 1940s
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite 18ct white gold cocktail ring from the 1940s, showcasing a striking e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pendant Zodiac Constellation Fish Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.5 gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine enameled depiction of Fish Constellation. Hallmarked 750 , hand- made in Italy, c. 1950s - 1960s.
Measures Ø 19 mm / 25 mm long with bai...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Syna Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Sugarloaf Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Lemon Quartz 6 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.11 carat approx.
Chain sold separately
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
