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Antique Jewelry Box, Hand-painted, France, Around 1900
Located in Greven, DE
A special unique piece! Hand-painted, probably from France, late 19th century. Beautiful floral
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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Painted Four Drawer Jewelry Casket or Decorative Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique four drawer wooden jewelry or decorative box is unmarked, but believed to date to the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Emilio Jewelry 22K Gold Hand Made Ancient Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring 10 ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Certified 1 Carat Diamond Vintage Style Ring and Antique Hand Engraving
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamond set in the center! The 14 karat white gold, vintage/antique designed ring has the most beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace; The pendant, measuring
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered Ancient Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring 5 ancient cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian Jewelry Box French Opaline Glass Hand-Painted Art Nouveau
By Legras & Cie, Legras Montjoye
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique Victorian opaline glass jewelry casket is a true testament to the opulence and
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Rustic Cottage Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand carved Black Forest jewelry or trinket box is unsigned but presumed to have been
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Antique Indian Silver Jewelry Casket and Hand Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection. This magnificent antique Indian silver dressing table set consists of a hand mirror and a
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Antique 1890s Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box
Located in GB
wood jewellery box A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand carved all over with birds
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Olive Wood Jewelry Box w Great Patina & Hebrew Text
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and excellent condition antique box for the collectors of rare and beautiful. Over the
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Early 20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 18ct Gold and Hand Carved Coral Pig Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb vintage brooch. A finely carved piece in the form of a pig. Mounted into a solid 18 carat yellow gold claw setting and back. CONDITION ; Excellent. Crisp pattern., finely c...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique temple & oxidised jewelry , also called as Ganesh Coin silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
vintage charm. This is an eye-catching jewelry with a bold style statement. With one-of-a-kind pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique and Unique Arts & Crafts Oak Jewelry Box with Hand Carved Flower Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
, antique Arts & Crafts box is perfectly decorated on all sides with stylized flowers. This handcrafted work
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

'Hands' Earrings in Gold 19th Century Victorians in 18kt Gold
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
'Hands' Earrings in gold 19th century Victorians, in 18kt gold, with engraved decoration and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Unusual Bohemian Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts Dore Bronze Swinging Handles
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
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Antique Edwardian Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Classic pair of Cabochon Lapis Lazuli inset Cuff links, beautifully hand crafted in 14K Yellow
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Hand Crafted Wooden Miniature Jewelry Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exquisitely hand crafted late 19th early 20th century antique French jewelry chest. Wood serpentine
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Antique 1890s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch Pendant Vintage Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
great acquisition for lovers of Quality Antique Jewelry that so fits today’s busy lifestyle! Classic and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted rectangular open floral design Silver top and Gold base. Hand set with 147 Antique Rose
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique Porcelain Jewelry Box, Limoges, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique porcelain jewelry box. Signed " France Limoges" at the bottom. Limoges is a city
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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted MotherofPearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
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1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Japanese Silver Cigar, Jewelry or Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning antique Japanese silver cigar, jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The dial is white, with dark blue sword-shaped hands. The indices are Arabic numerals and stick
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Quartz and Enamel Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond, Quartz and Enamel Articulated Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fox and the Trombone Gold Antique Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Antique Victorian Brooch featuring an engraved Fox Head sticking out on top of a Trombone
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Cow Bones Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted oval shape cow bones depicting a lake landscape with mountains and a
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted oval shape Mother of Pearl depicting a lake landscape with mountains
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted MotherofPearl 14k White Gold Diamonds Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of oval shape hand painted Mother of Pearl measuring 28 mm x 40 mm, depicting a
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 40x55 mm depicting a landscape
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Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian portrait brooch, ceramic, hand painted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine antique Victorian era hand enamelled porcelain brooch. The brooch is an oval shape with a
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and scarce Victorian clasped or shaking hands brooch. It is crafted from bog oak
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Oval Smokey Quartz Pendant 41.35 Carat Brooch w Antique Rose Gold Setting
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous piece is made with a genuine smoky quartz gemstone set in an eight prong antique
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch, depicting a bouquet of flowers; Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold securely nestled and set
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Coromandel Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Discover this exquisite antique Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet by Betjemann & Son, an elegant
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
creating a true jewelry masterpiece of its time. This classic antique ring is made of 18 karat (tested
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Hand Painted Mother of Pearl White Gold Diamond Enamel Carved Amethyst Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 28x45 mm depicting a bunch of violets and its
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 32x55 mm depicting a ,flock of
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 30x55 mm depicting a bird on a
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Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 40x55 mm depicting a landscape
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Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted round shape Mother of Pearls measuring 48 mm in diameter depicting a
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted trapeze shape Mother of Pearls measuring 15x80 mm depicting a
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1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Antique Hand carved Cameo Brooch depicting Mother and Child in Garden
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin featuring a Pirate with
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Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin, featuring a Pirate
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Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Cabs White 14k Gold Diamonds Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 28x44 mm depicting 1 red rose
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2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl 14k Gold Diamonds Ruby Cabs Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 32x55 mm depicting a landscape
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Fox Gold Bar Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
0.08tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 2.00” long x 0.32” wide x 0.41
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian 0.55ct Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage Platinum Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the antique engagement ring (also great worn as a right hand ring for everyday wear). The ring has a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Cocktail Vintage Estate Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
. The accent diamonds add a lovely bit of sparkle to the center stones. Also great worn as a right hand
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Double Moonstone Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Edwardian moonstone & diamond ring (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Ring Vintage Platinum Long Plaque Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 900 platinum. Centrally
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Amethyst Heart Pearl Gold Vintage Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
lovers of quality antique jewelry that so fits today’s busy lifestyle
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Hand Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique hand jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 238 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique hand jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of antique hand jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but American Waltham Watch Co., Belais and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of antique hand jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 28 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our antique hand jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 100 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Hand Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique hand jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,249, while they’re typically $12 on the low end and $31,692 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Hand 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 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.