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Antique 1.95Ct Chrysoprase and 0.14Ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dragonfly brooch; part of our antique dragonfly jewellery collections. This fine and impressive antique
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1910s Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Victorian Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian French diamond and gold dragonfly brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ327E
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1890s French Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled
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Late 19th Century English Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, French for "To Tremble" describes the moveable wings on this magnificent diamond Dragonfly, as seen in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18K Dragonfly Brooch, Circa 1880-1910
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Antique, circa 1880-1910, 18K yellow gold and silver handmade dragonfly brooch/pendant slide with
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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin. Lovely detailed enamel work on the wings with ruby glass eyes
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
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H 5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl
Located in Kendal, GB
A colourful antique Victorian dragonfly brooch decorated with an array of coloured gemstones across
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Antique 1910s Emerald and Garnet Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique dragonfly brooch has
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1910s Unknown Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antiquate Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18 carat yellow gold and silver set dragonfly brooch; part of our antique jewellery and collections
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19th Century Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'dragonfly' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique brooch
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Pendant Pin Brooch Rubie Emeralds Diamonds Gold Magazine, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Huge Dragonfly Brooch (pin) comprising of fine Emeralds degrading in size from the body to the tail
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Early 20th Century Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique 0.87 Carat Aquamarine Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch in the form of a dragonfly; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning
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1890s Unknown Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch is designed with the plique-a-jour enamel technique. Round brilliant
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Moonstone and Diamond Dragonfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
appearance. The split shank features a wonderful cutout dragonfly at each shoulder, complete with textured
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Antique Iron Long Guard Chain with Enamelled Silver Dragonfly
Located in Munich, Bavaria
accompanied by an Art Nouveau style sterling silver dragonfly, painted with different hues of enamel.
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Early 1800s Empire Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal

Antique Iron Long Guard Chain with Enamelled Silver Dragonfly
Antique Iron Long Guard Chain with Enamelled Silver Dragonfly
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W 0.2 in D 0.02 in L 34.26 in
Victorian Gem-set Dragonfly Platinum and Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One gem-set dragonfly motif platinum and 18K yellow gold pendant / brooch featuring one bezel set
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1910s Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Plique-a-Jour Art Nouveau dragonfly pendant necklace in sterling silver in beautiful
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Silver Pendant Necklace
Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Silver Pendant Necklace
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H 0.69 in Dm 0.25 in L 18 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Dragonfly Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1870s This stunning pendant is a perfect
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.J Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragonfly with segmented body, spindly legs, and winding antennae. Featuring
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Ruby Garnet Pearl Basse-Taille 14 Karat Dragonfly Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed a dragonfly with a segmented gold body and four basse-taille enamel wings. Transparent red
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

René Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Enamel and Aquamarine "Four Dragonflies"
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Created by René Lalique in 1903-1904, this four dragonfly pendant necklace is composed of plique-à
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Sapphire Rose Diamond Ruby Dragonfly Insect Necklace Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Dragonfly Insect Pendant Necklace and chain in 14 Karat Gold. The magnificent dragonfly has a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond "Dragonfly" Pendant with 0.35 Carats Mixed Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
sentimental Late Victorian or Early Edwardian "chatelaine" jewelry, where some functionality was implied but
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, such as dragonflies, butterflies, and beetles, were prominent in Art Nouveau jewelry. These pieces
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux ceremonial moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles. Period: circa 1880
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1880s American Native American Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Beads

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Gilt Bronze Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp, circa 1910
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Bronze

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized dragonfly with a stepped body and textured engraving throughout
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Victorian Silver Earrings with Applied Gold-Work Dated Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
beautiful example of the aesthetic period The yellow gold applied bird and dragonfly with a pond and reeds
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise Glass and Cut Steel Earrings, c. 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
portion looks like little dragonflies adding a sense of lightness and spring. The earrings originate in
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1620s British Georgian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Cut Steel

René Lalique Plique-à-jour Enamel and Natural Pearl Breton Lion and Seaweed Pend
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Sigrid Barten's catalogue raisonné of Lalique's jewelry, as #671.1. "The capture of Dejanira" pendant
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1870s Victorian 1.00 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1870s Victorian Dragonfly motif Necklace features a Natural Free Form Pearl and Old Mine
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
, the symbol of eternal love. It holds a small turquoise. it is followed in line with a dragonfly. The
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

French Art Nouveau Antique 18K Gold 1.6ct Lilac Star Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
be an ivy leaf, but from another angle the design resembles a dragonfly or moth attracted to the
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau French Pewter Floral Vase By Frédéric Debon
Located in Portland, GB
bottom, water lilies, bird in a fly close to the right handle, dragonfly, water flowers. The handles of
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Banjo Landscape Vase" by Emile Galle
By Daum
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Slender Art Nouveau Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Etched Glass "Anemones Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Early 20th French Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Clematis Vase" by Emille Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase entitled "Floral Banjo Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Banjo Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and taking over
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Wild Roses Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and taking over
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

ÉMILE GALLÉ Vase, circa 1900 overlaid cameo glass red flowers, square shape
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and taking over
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1890s Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase "Floral Soufflé vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase "Landscape Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Rare Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase "Clematis Soufflé Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase entitled "Large Floral Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine pair of trinket caskets / jewelry boxes, all by Erhard & Söhne in our
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Authentic Native American Beaded Sioux Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase
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1880s American Native American Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Beads

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
grandfather, Amédée Alexandre Gaillard (1811-1882), established in Paris in 1840 a company of art jewelry
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Early 1900s French Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Crystal, Silver

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass Vase Entitled "Nasturtium Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
and enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Glass Vase Entitled "Blue Flower Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and taking over
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Vase Entitled "Moon Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting up his own glass studio in 1873 and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

“Fuchsia Vase” Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
such as cameo and enamelling. He began producing fine pottery, furniture and jewellery before setting
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Belle Epoque Diamond-Set Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque diamond-set dragonfly brooch, the body and the head set with fourteen old European
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1890s British Belle Époque Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Amethys and Pearl Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian amethyst and pearl dragonfly brooch, with faceted amethyst-set thorax and abdomen and
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

A late 19th century emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body set with an old European-cut
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Dragonfly Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Antique Dragonfly Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique dragonfly jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique dragonfly jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of antique dragonfly jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kasturjewels, Eugène Feuillatre and Fabio Ferrara are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique dragonfly jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 60, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an option in this array of antique dragonfly jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 47 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Dragonfly Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique dragonfly jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $175,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,734.
Questions About Antique Dragonfly Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    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.