Antique Gold Purses
19th Century Chinese Top Handle Bags
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Antique 19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Gold
Vintage 1910s American Enamel Frames and Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s British Belt Bags
Antique 1890s Vanity Items
14k Gold
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 20th Century Unknown International Style Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Silver
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Wallets
1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s Top Handle Bags
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 1860s European Victorian Vanity Items
Silver Plate, Enamel
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
2010s Italian Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Tech Accessories and Cases
2010s European Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
2010s French Clutches
2010s Clutches
1950s French Clutches
2010s Italian Backpacks
1950s American Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
2010s Italian Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
2010s Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
2010s Shoulder Bags
2010s Italian Tote Bags
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
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Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- 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.
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