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Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Victorian Foiled Gemstone Padlock in 14k gold. Flat cut citrine or topaz set in foil back
Category
1820s American Early Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Foil-Back Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian foil-back garnet necklace, circa 1850
Designed as flowers set with foil-back
Category
1850s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 15k
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 21kt Yellow Gold Foiled Banded Sardonyx and Enamel Locket Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A distinctive and finely crafted Victorian brooch, made in rich 21kt yellow gold, set with a foiled
Category
Early 19th Century European Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th / 18th Century English Foiled Stuart Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foil, and a gold wire cypher.
The pin is likely adapted from an early 17th or 18th Century button
Category
Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box
The most beautiful
Category
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold
the most wonderful Georgian ring with
Category
18th Century European Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
rest in a foil-back belcher setting, and weigh 0.90ctw collectively, catching the light beautifully
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged
Category
1790s French Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Scarce Antique Catalan 18th Century Gold Foiled Rose Cut Perpignan Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
region. The badine cross is a regional cross mounted with rose cut and foiled Perpignan garnets. The word
Category
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Georgian Foil Backed Diamond 18K Gold Silver Colette Fleur-De-Lis Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foil - displaying a luminous reflective effect
Flanked by pierced fleur-de-lis motif shoulders with
Category
1830s Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Platinum 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Foiled Necklace - White Gold Chn
Located in Towson, MD
cut diamond is completely different in shape, size, and color. The diamonds are backed by foil
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Antique 1.35CT Foiled Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, Victorian Fine Jewelry
Located in Rottedam, NL
sit in high belcher nests and have a foiled back. Foiling precious stones was a widely used technique
Category
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings in 18k gold and silver, set with citrines and flat diamonds
Category
1780s European Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Foiled Stuart Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
King Charles I in 1649. His Loyal Stuart followers wore Stuart crystal jewelry (foiled rock crystal
Category
Early 1700s British Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Foiled Back Citrine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A chunky and large Georgian foiled back citrine blob pendant. A beautifully foiled citrine has the
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, 15k Gold, Silver
Georgian Foiled Amethyst Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A good pair of Georgian earrings which have been set with foiled amethysts. They flash subtle pink
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Georgian Foiled Back Red Paste Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
foil set pleasingly contrasts with the flat-cut, fine quality red paste stones. The stones are deep in
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Foiled Lava Glass Bracelet 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
construction is designed to present a series of claw-prong-set rectangles of luminous foiled lava glass in
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1870s Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Maltese Cross Brooch with Brightly Foiled White Crystal, English circa 1820.
Located in London, GB
condition. Set with brightly foiled white crystals in silver and backed in 18 carat yellow gold, with
Category
1820s British George III Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Other, Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Late 1800s Beetle and Peacock Foil Glass Bead Antique Bracelet
Located in Wigan, GB
This wonderful bracelet features real beetles and highly collectable peacock foil glass beads
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
1912 René Lalique, Brooch Biches Three Parts Clear Glass on Green Foil, Deers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Brooch "Biches" made in clear glass on green foil created by René Lalique in 1912.
Made in three
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Foil Jewelry
H 1.58 in Dm 4.22 in L 3.35 in
Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian foiled diamond stud earrings in yellow 18 karat gold and silver. Pair of stud earrings set
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian White Paste Foiled Bracelet Oval Graduated Clusters, English circa 1810
Located in London, GB
in gold, all brightly foiled. Two clasps with pear shaped paste in each.
Measures 15mm in width x
Category
1810s British George III Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Other, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian citrine earrings in 18k and 14 karat, antique foiled earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
set with large oval faceted citrines. They are closed-set and on a foil, creating a warm, luminous
Category
1830s European Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
type of setting is a hallmark of Georgian jewelry: the foil was set behind the diamond to add light and
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Paste Necklace, circa 1790
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
in these stunning pieces of Georgian jewellery.
Each foiled backed Paste Stone is beautifully hand
Category
1790s British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Stuart Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
converted to earrings. The ear wires are 14k gold. In Excellent Condition
Stuart Crystal jewelry is rare
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Earrings Boxed, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
stunning pieces of Georgian jewellery.
The foiled back Paste Stones are so beautiful, these earrings are a
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Foiled Pink Paste Georgian Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
The superb color of rich pink paste earrings have saturated color throughout, foiled closed back
Category
1820s British George III Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Foil Back Gold Earrings c1850s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1850s 15K yellow Gold Earrings with fine granulation work and set with Foil Back stones
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Gold and Foiled Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our friendly 18K and foiled crystal bug pin will crawl his way into your heart. This unusually
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Foiled Rose Cut Diamond Earrings c1780s
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rose gold and each contain a foiled rose cut diamond. The earrings are quite substantial and have been
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Foil-Back Garnet Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
wonderful reflection of the Georgian era. The foil-backed garnets exhibit luscious, rich red hues, and are
Category
1750s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Foil Backed Crystal and Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foil backed crystal and 14 karat gold earrings. These earrings measure 1.5"l x
Category
Early 18th Century Unknown Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Foiled Crystal Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochon rock crystal, foiled in pink and framed in braided gold. Made of 18k yellow gold and measuring
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Foiled Rock Crystal Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Deep purple foiled rock crystal ring in 18K gold makes a dramatic impression. The setting is
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold and Foiled Garnet Floral Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
garnets are faceted at the sides, flat on top, and foiled in their settings. Georgian gems were generally
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Antique Georgian Foiled Pink Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
and foliate motifs in a 15kt gold, vibrant, pink foiled Georgian setting c. 1820. The ring has a lush
Category
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau Foil Back Amethyst Poison Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, which is bezel set, is foil backed and has wonderful pinkish purple color. A hidden detail can be found
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Foiled Amethyst Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A Pair Of Antique Foiled Amethyst And Pearl Drop Earrings,
each comprising a hook fitting set with
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl
Early 19th Century Foiled Back Topaz Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foiled back topaz earrings designed as flower clusters, in sterling silver with
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Foiled Paste Drop Necklace, Pendant, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly stunning antique, Georgian era foiled back paste pendant.
Set in a closed back sterling
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Gold Pink Topaz Foil Back Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
jewelry craftsmanship. The foil behind the stones in the setting often imparts its own color. The closed
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian Foil Back Quartz 14 Karat White Cross Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with five cushion shaped, bezel set, foil-backed quartz
Terminating in a cross set
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Georgian Gold Pearl and Foil Back Pink Stone Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
, centrally set on the Tops and Bottoms and both sides with a Foil Back Light Pink stone possibly Paste and
Category
1850s Unknown Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Other, 14k Gold
Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
stone is individually bezel set and rests in a closed foil backing. A raised wirework prong motif is
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch. Featuring 59 rose cut
Category
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Gold and Foiled Back Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and foiled back rose-cut diamond ring in a foliate mounting, in 15k. England
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
SALE! Georgian Foil Backed Garnet Mourning Ring in 15K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An original Georgian period cabochon cut foil backed garnet
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart & Arrow Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite and unusual pair of diamond heart and arrow earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This striking piece, which is crafted in 12kt yellow gold depicts a diam...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Suite of Antique Foiled Pink Quartz
Located in New York, NY
A suite of antique gold and foiled pink quartz jewelry comprised of a floral necklace, a brooch, a
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Era English Foiled Flat Cut Garnet 15K Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
, all of which are mounted in foiled and closed-back settings, typical of the Georgian period. The
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Designer Foil Set Opal Sterling Silver Necklace Mexico
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Art Nouveau Necklace set with 7 Foil set vibrant Opal Cabochons. Hand crafted in Sterling
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
C1770 18k Foiled Rock Crystal 5 Stone Ring with Ornamental Balls
Located in Baltimore, MD
crystals.
The crystal stones appear to have a purplish tinge due to the foil backing, a known Georgian
Category
1770s British George III Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Spanish Foil Backed Rock Crystal and Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
1820’s. Featuring cheerful peach foil backed rock crystal trimmed in tiny lustrous pearls...These
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Foil Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
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Antique Foil Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique foil jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique foil jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of antique foil jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an object in our assortment of antique foil jewelry featuring Garnet from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also pear cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of antique foil jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Foil Jewelry?
On average, a piece of antique foil jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,160, while they’re typically $436 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Foil Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To 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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry 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, 2023To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.