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Vintage Incolay Stone Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Incolay Stone Italian Jewelry Box - Womderful design wooden box with a great blend of color
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Jewelry Box circa 1880
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Antique handmade Italian jewelry box in wood lined with silk velvet. It has beautiful scalloped
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1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Italian Jewelry

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Walnut

Antique Italian Jewelry Box circa 1880
Antique Italian Jewelry Box circa 1880
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Italian jewelry box. This sweet petite box is a perfect piece to hold jewelry or
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Italian fall-front jewelry box with lockplate and hasp attributed to Jacopo and
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19th Century Antique Italian Jewelry

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Bronze

Antique Italian Oval Jewelry Cask in Cast Bronze and Pietra Dura with Hinged Lid
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Italian jewelry cask in cast bronze with a beaded edge, oval framed, and set with pietra dura (cut
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Janesich, Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Bracelet
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet by Janesich. The Italian jewellery firm, Janesich, is
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1920s Antique Italian Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Coral-Set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
coral Remark: “Italian jewelry has no peer in effortless style.” SIZE: 2 1/2 inches long
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
found in Italian jewelry. The clasp-thumb is stamped on both sides "14/20 GF". Although none are
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19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold

Antique AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 7.49 in L 22.05 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'
Located in Brisbane, QLD
a kind piece of Italian jewellery history and would suit a gentleman just as easily as it would a
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18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Filigree Italian Coral Bracelet
Located in Chesterland, OH
exceptional Italian jewelry piece from the first half of the 20th century. Behold the allure of this
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 15k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Deco 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
from Italy, a country renowned for its long history of jewelry craftsmanship and design. Italian
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Art Deco 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
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W 0.83 in L 1.38 in
Edwardian 5.02 Carat E/VVS2 Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Janesich
By Janesich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent & rare example of Edwardian era elegance created by the famed Italian Jewelry House
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1910s Italian Edwardian Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Three Wise Monkeys Box Komyo 光明
Located in Newark, England
pearl jewellery . In 1973 Kichigoro’s grandson, Uyeda Shintaro (植田新太郎), introduced the Italian jewelry
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Italian Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
discuss the family and jewellery that they created. 428 pages beautifully photographed and illustrated
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry (Book)
Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry (Book)
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W 9 in D 1.5 in L 12.25 in
Italian Bronze Rectangular Portrait Jewelry/Vanity Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian bronze small rectangular jewelry/vanity portrait box. It depicts an embossed
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Bronze

Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Olive

CENEDESE Glass Murano Jewelry Box - Jade Green, Early 20th Century Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Hamburg, DE
Antique CENEDESE Glass Murano Jewelry Box - Jade Green, Early 20th Century Italy Discover a piece
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1920s Italian Belle Époque Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Brass

An Antique 19th C. Italian Micro Mosaic Floral Motif Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Antique 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Floral Motif Jewelry Box. Step back in time
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Bronze

A Suite Of Antique Micromosaic Jewellery
Located in Firenze, IT
Comprising a bracelet with five oval micromosaics depicting Roman ruins framed by a plain motif and joined by links, 21.3 cm; "en suite" brooch with micromosaic depicting Coliseum, i...
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1870s Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rectangular Deep Forrest Green Marble and Bronze Jewelry Box, Italian circa 1930
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Deep Forrest Green Marble Jewelry Box on Bronze Feet, Italy. This rectangular box has
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver. This incredibly rare piece
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Etruscan Design. The Italian
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Examples. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
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H 1.38 in W 0.79 in
18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18K Gold Earrings with Heart Motif by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Example. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
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H 0.99 in W 0.48 in
22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid 22K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
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H 0.5 in Dm 0.24 in
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our unique Hemera
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
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W 0.08 in Dm 1.58 in
22 Karat Gold Geometric Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Geometric Bracelet
22 Karat Gold Geometric Bracelet
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H 0.56 in W 0.04 in
22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Italian Jewelry

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Mask Pendant and 20" Chain Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Greek
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
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H 1.4 in W 1.3 in D 0.06 in
Triple Stacked 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Triple Stacked 22K Yellow Gold Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Cypriot Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
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H 0.87 in W 0.32 in
22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Love as an
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Moon Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
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H 1.58 in W 0.14 in
22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Yellow Gold Cartouche Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our tiny and
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
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H 1.26 in
22 Karat Gold Wrap Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Wrap Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Examples. Our incredible solid
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Solid Gold Customizable Signet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Monogram Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our classic
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Garnet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

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Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Yellow Gold Key Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our solid gold
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Round Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Yellow Gold Thin Ring with Central Round Garnet Cabochon Stone by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Italian Jewelry

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Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
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H 0.71 in W 0.83 in D 1.26 in
6 Carats Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
4 Prong tennis necklace set in 14K yellow gold. The necklace is set with 0.04 carat stones, the total weight is 5.85 carats. The color of the stones are G, the clarity is SI1-SI2. Th...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Italian Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Late 16th Century Jewelry Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : Jean Gismondi collection, before 1973. This important walnut jewelry chest is
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Italian Jewelry

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Walnut

Late 16th Century Jewelry Chest
Late 16th Century Jewelry Chest
H 16.15 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Heartshaped Jewelry Box
Located in Vosselaar, BE
. Probably Italy, 19th century. Life is like a box of chocolates.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Wood

19th Century Heartshaped Jewelry Box
19th Century Heartshaped Jewelry Box
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a true collectors item, arte povera at its best, jewelry box made in the 18th century in
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Italian Jewelry

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

Pair of gilded metal cufflinks Vintage Italian brutalist
Located in Milano, IT
full bloom. Imagine the allure of a pair of gold metal cufflinks, meticulously crafted in the Italian
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Italian Jewelry

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Gilt Metal

Pair of gilded metal cufflinks Vintage Italian brutalist
Pair of gilded metal cufflinks Vintage Italian brutalist
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H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Italian High Relief Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely hand carved in high relief with exquisite detail, this pre 1900 high art Italian made shell
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Mosaic Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Marquetry and inlay on this Sorrento Napoli Box C1880. There is craftsmanship of the highest caliber all over this box. Box front drops down to reveal inside completely cover...
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and highly detailed, this brooch depicts two doves coming together to make a home. Over a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Italian Horse Miniature Gent Cufflinks 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Antique Art deco period unique Italian cufflinks individually hand fabricated of solid 18 KT gold
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Enamel

Pink Black Rhodonite Quartz and Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare pink and black rhodonite quartz jewelry box with bronze frame and a
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Early 20th Century European Antique Italian Jewelry

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Quartz, Brass, Bronze

Antique Italian Gold Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare pair of earrings decorated in its center with an oval motif, retaining a micro-mosaic, in an entourage with plant decoration and a faceted coral line. 18K yellow gold frame. No...
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1890s Italian Antique Italian Jewelry

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique nineteenth century carved coral brooch with a figural motif. Made in Italy.
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19th Century Antique Italian Jewelry

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Coral, Gold

Italian Gimmel/Fede Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gimmel Fede RIng with two heart Probably Italy, c. 1800 Gold Weight 1.03 gr., US size 8.25
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Italian Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This Vintage Italian Crucifix is a captivating piece of religious jewelry crafted from lustrous 18
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Italian Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Crucifix
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W 0.91 in L 1.82 in
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Italian Jewelry

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9k Gold

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Antique Italian Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique italian jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique italian 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of antique italian jewelry over the years, but those made by Damati, Carlo Giuliano and Harbor Diamonds are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of antique italian jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 31, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of antique italian jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Italian Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique italian jewelry starts at $110 and tops out at $55,500 with these decorative-objects, on average, selling for $2,763.
Questions About Antique Italian 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 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.
  • 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.