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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

Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Located in Southbury, CT
An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over
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20th Century Artisan Boxes and Cases

Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
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H 15 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Towards the End of the 19th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Antique Japanese lacquer jewelry box from the late 19th century decorated with flowers and foliage
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Gorgeous Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonné Box. Weight: 504 grams Size: 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes and Cases

Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
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W 4 in D 1.5 in L 5.5 in
Rare Shakudo Bunny Rabbit Pendant Necklace Japan Antique Victorian, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
swords was prohibited in 1877, Japanese jewelry artisans transferred their skills to jewelry making. the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Rare Shakudo Locket Pendant Necklace Bird Rickshaw Mount Fuji Japan Antique
Located in New York, NY
and copper. After the wearing of swords was prohibited in 1877, Japanese jewelry artisans transferred
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Carved Coral Antiques Japanese Kiku Cufflinks Linked in Silver
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Japanies cuffliks carved in orange coral, and engrave with kiku flowers, silver links
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2010s Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

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Coral, Silver

Victorian Japanese 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Shakudo Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery Depicting cherry
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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo, Gold

Rare Japan Shakudo Snake Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Samurai circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo

Victorian Silver Japanese Menuki Samurai and Horse Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
the only jeweler in Central Kentucky with expertise in antique and period jewelry, custom design, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative vanity case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Old or Antique Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese silver bell. In .950 sterling silver. Simply a great Japanese silver
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20th Century Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Necklace Amber Citrine Prehnite 18 Karat Gold Antique Japanese Carved Plaque
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with rare desert amber beads, Citrine, Prehnite 18 k Gold gr. 15,10 Antique Japanese
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Citrine, 18k Gold

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japan Shakudo Plaques Peonies Butterfly Grashopper SpIder Spidernet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two plaques are identical showing three peonies. One plaque, slightly larger, shows a butterfly, a grasshopper and a spider in its net. The three plaques are fine examples of Shakudo...
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Antique 1870s Japanese More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass

Antique Viuctorian Demi Parure Earrings Brooch Silver Guilt Japanese Taste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extravagant Victorian demi parure in the Japanese taste consists of a pair of dangle earrings
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

Set of 8 Old or Antique Japanese .950 Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 Japanese silver cordials. In .950 sterling silver fineness. Perfect for an
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20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Painted Japanese Porcelain Satsuma & Silver Ladies Belt
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver and porcelain belt was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon Cigarette Box Silver / 88 gr
Located in SE
Late 19th-early 20th century Meiji period hand-made Japanese cigarette case in fine Silver with
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Antique 1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Miyamoto 950 Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Vide-Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed bowl. By Miyamoto Shoko. In .950 sterling silver. With a
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20th Century Japanese Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Tsuba Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tsuba Pendant in antique silver toned metal. A tsuba is the hand guard of a Japanese sword
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Tsuba Pendant
Japanese Tsuba Pendant
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W 2.75 in L 24 in
Antique Aesthetic Movement Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet in the Japanese Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 Aesthetic Movement 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, measuring 11/16 inch wide and having applied Red and Green Gold Bamboo plants and Crane Birds. Inside measurement / wri...
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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Bangles

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14k Gold

Antique 19th Century Japanese Hair Ornament Hairpin Gilt Metal Cast Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
century. The visible part of the hair ornament is designed as an elaborate Japanese coiffure of swept up
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Antique 1880s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

Antique Japanese Shakudo Stickpin Tiepin Mount Fuji Full Moon Sea Sailing Ship
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The exquisite shakudo stickpin depicts a full moon scene with the Japanese sea, a sailing boat
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Antique 1880s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Shakudo

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Contemporary Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...

18 Karat White Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It belongs to world religions collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Dimensional Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
inspired by Tibetan culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...

18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Tibetan culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Tibetan culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
piece was inspired by Tibetan culture and symbolizes harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Spinel Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It belongs to world religions
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Tibetan Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It belongs to world religions collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
dark blue). It was inspired by Tibetan culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphire (very dark blue). It was inspired by Tibetan culture, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold,...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Tibetan Cocktail Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional buddhistic jewellery. It belongs to world religions
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...

Yellow Gold Cushion Spinel Tibetan Contemporary Dimensional Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Tibetan culture, colourful flags, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Paraib...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Dimensional Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
with mantras, symbolizing harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional Buddhist jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Fashion Spinel Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
culture, colourful flags, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

18 Karat Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
culture, colourful flags, symbolising harmony clouds, Japanese branches of pine, and traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Japanese Toshikane Ari 7 Lucky Gods 18 Karat Gold Porcelain Bracelet circa 1940s
Located in Bilbao, ES
Antique Japanese Toshikane 7 lucky Gods 18k gold, porcelain bracelet circa 1940's Seven Lucky
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Alex Jona Japanese Garden M-o-P Silver Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
collection of design jewelry, antique silver and object d’art. This is the story of a passion which started
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2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Alex Jona Japanese Garden M-o-P Silver Cufflinks
Alex Jona Japanese Garden M-o-P Silver Cufflinks
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H 0.06 in W 0.41 in L 0.61 in
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
sincerity and fidelity. A gorgeous, unusual design could be a unique addition to any antique jewelry
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.78 in
1950s Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
our certified antique jewelry expert and graduated gemologist, which presents the exact
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Japanese Cultured Pearls Chocker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
certified antique jewelry expert and graduated gemologist, which presents the exact characteristics of the
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Heavy Solid Silver Japanese Made Hipflask
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine example of a solid silver hipflask. True antique example, circa 1900. Most likely
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Japanese by Gorham Sterling Silver Sardine Fork
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver sardine fork. By Gorham. In the Japanese pattern. Simply a great
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Flatware and Serving Pi...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Decorative Wall Dish
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate in bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in Japan at the end of the 19th century, during
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

French 1950s Japanese Pearly White Orient Cultured Pearl Falling Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made up of a row of Japanese cultured pearls with very bright pearly white orient. The
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Japanese Teapot Cuff, 1981
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
sparkly bling so associated with jewelry in the first place. Morris spent 4 years living in Japan as a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Copper

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Japanese Teapot Cuff, 1981
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Copper Japanese Teapot Cuff, 1981
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H 2 in W 2.5 in D 2.6 in Dm 2.5 in L 2 in
1900s Natural Japanese Blood Red Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
of the jewel : 7,1 g approximately. Antique jewelry - Work circa 1900s. US Size : 7,75 ; Free resize
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Japanese Brass Framed Painting 'Wedding'
Located in Milano, IT
Antique and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s by a fine Japanese manufacturer
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Angela Caputi Japanese Inspired Oversized Resin Necklace with Faux-Ceramic Beads
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
breathtaking design and composition that will turn heads. It draws inspiration from antique Japanese pottery
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Classic Cultured Japanese Pearl White Double Strand Vintage Necklace 14k YG
Located in New York, NY
natural blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls are double-knotted in this unforgettable piece, finished with a
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Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.39 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Antique Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and durability making them very popular in jewelry. Traditionally, the gem symbolizes nobility, truth
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Antique Japan Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique japan jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Shakudo and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique japan jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of antique japan jewelry from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Giulia Colussi — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of antique japan jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Amber version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Most of our antique japan jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Japan Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique japan jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,500, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $11,434 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Japan Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Japan is known for cultured pearl jewelry. Many people appreciate the beauty of Akoya pearls gathered from Akoya oysters found off the shores of Japanese islands. Since 1893, Mikimoto of Tokyo has been known worldwide for creating fine-quality Akoya pearl pieces. Shop a collection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.