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Iberian Ring with Rose Cut Garnets, 9-12k, 1700s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind garnet ring dates back to the 1700s and was created in either Spain or Portugal
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16th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold

Rare Georgian Garnet Crowned Double Heart Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
ring dating to the 1700s. A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber. The double heart
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18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rare Georgian Crowned Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds and dating to the 1700s. A museum quality jewel from the collection of Edith Weber. The gold is
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18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold

Silver Bracelet Made of Antique Silver Bible Closure 1700s/1800s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A silver bracelet made of antique bible closure created in1700s/1800s. The free links of the bracelet depict different biblical figures on a floral background and are connected with ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Colombian Emerald Circa late 1700’s Gold Silver Pendant Brooch
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
of damage. 10.40 Carat Center Colombian Emerald is from Circa 1790’s added recently. 14k Link
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1790s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Diamond Sequile Pendant/Brooch Yellow Gold Portuguese 1700s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique diamond sequile pendant/brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold, Portugal, early 18th century. This Portuguese jewel from the Georgian period of an intricately pierced openwork “sequilé...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1700s Tibet Sino Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka Vaisravana Framed
Located in New York, NY
DATES TO THE 1700S AND IS PART OF A COLLECTION THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM CHRISTIES. THE THANKGA IS FRAMED
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18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jewelry 1700S

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date. Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in. Key L 4 in.
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Metal

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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1650s American Native American Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Wood

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
H 23.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Georgian 12 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Deer Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Georgian Deer pin with Rose Cut Diamonds. Item #P0096 Metal: 12K Rose Gold Weight: 14.6 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 6.00 cts Diamond Color: H-J Diamond...
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Early 1700s Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

High Relief Georgian Diamond Amethyst Cameo Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
the early 1700’s and the early 1800’s, this brooch has been hand made in silver and 18K yellow gold
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of IndoPortuguese 1700´s capitals of wood carved angels with Cornucopias
Located in BILBAO, ES
auction houses in Jewelry department in Christie´s in NY, and in Real State and Interior Design division
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of antique hand-embossed gold earrings, Italy 1700s Length 7.5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold

Pair of Gold Earrings
Pair of Gold Earrings
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Large Museum Quality 1700s Dutch Demijohn Bottle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Mid-18th Century Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Dutch Crowned Heart Ring (Diamonds)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One Of a Kind Antique Ring originally produced in the Netherlands during the earl Victorian Era. Made of Sterling Silver and Gold, the ring features rose-cut diamonds in a cast setti...
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver

Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete with rose gold fittings. An eye-catching necklace. English origin. Beads from 8mm ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded with Colombian emeralds. The chandelier ea...
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18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Jeweled
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18th Century Antique Jewelry 1700S

18thCentury EnamelDoublePainting SilverFiligree SpanishRococo AprilBirth Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-Century Spanish Rococo period silver-filigree double-sided pendant with dangle features miniature colorful enamel devotional paintings on both sides of a white porcel...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Lacquered jewelry box. Venice, last quarter of the 18th cent.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Small lacquered wood jewelry box on ivory ground; shaped at the edges it is supported by four flattened ball feet. On the sides and top of the rocaille reserves in shades of blue con...
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Pocket Corkscrew with a Mother of Pearl Handle, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
not in use. Hallmarked: Made in the 1700s. Additional Information: Total weight: 26.8g Size: 6.1cm
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17th Century English Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery is hallmarked with the 15k gold fineness mark (15k) and secures to the reverse with a hinged pin
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1910s Unknown Regency Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
1910s Gold and Enamel Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch
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H 0.13 in Dm 0.92 in L 2 in
Georgian Lover's Eye Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georgian Lover's Eye Brooch from the late 1700's. Painted miniature portrait of a young woman
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Lover's Eye Brooch
Georgian Lover's Eye Brooch
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W 0.75 in L 1.4 in
Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
jewellery, such as cufflinks, lockets, swivel seals, rings and stickpins. His son, Germain, joined the firm
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold

Important Exquisite Rare Antique Hardstone Gold & Enamel Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
civilizations made this period ripe for revivals of ancient jewellery styles. Many Cameos were carved in the neo
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1860s European Neoclassical Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Gold Brooch with Micromosaic 'around 1850' Depicting a Woman in a Lazio Costume
Located in Roma, IT
worked at the end of the 1700s and throughout the 1800s on works like this one, came from the Vatican
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1850s Italian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold

Beautiful 18th C Thomas Hawley European Gilt Bronze & White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent 18th Century English Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock. Clock is Beautifully Comprised with a Bird Form Finial over the Circular dial with Arabic Numerals, flanked by ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Three-Tone Gold Oval Enamel Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Three-tone gold oval enamel snuff box with with repoussé gold work of musical instruments Enamel plaque center Circa late 18th century - early 19th century, Switzerland Weight: 76.5g...
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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Three-Tone Gold Oval Enamel Snuff Box
Three-Tone Gold Oval Enamel Snuff Box
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H 1.18 in W 1.81 in L 2.59 in
Georgian Early 1800s Cut Steel Statement Drop Antique Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
History... From the 1700s through to the mid 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
highly concentrated and centered in the royal courts and the Church. The early 1700's brought a relative
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1850s European Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Georgian Rococo Red Paste Stone 9 KT Gold Bow Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These festive antique Rococo earrings are early 1700 circa (we strongly believe to be actually
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Late 17th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial, 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Kiln Fired Enamel. The Blued Steel Moon Hands were inspired by Breguet in the 1700's. The case is
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Jewelry 1700S

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
*Probably Colombia origin pending GIA certificate. Iberian Jewelry (Spanish and Portuguese Jewellery mostly
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
decade ago from a clockmaker's daughter and collector of historical jewelry. I had never heard of
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1830s English Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Pinchbeck

Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
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Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Steel

Rare Georgian Italian Table Cut Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
chain.. Total weight 12,14 gr. Iberian Jewelry (Spanish and Portuguese Jewellery). In the 17th , 18th
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Queen Anne Paste Portrait Brooch Pendant Silver, circa 1710
Located in Kendal, GB
A rare Antique Queen Anne pendant/ brooch from the early 1700s decorated with an array of colourful
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18th Century Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Silver

Victorian 22K Gold Hand Engraved Love Token Coin Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
the 1700’s, the coins were traded with family members who were accused of crimes and sent off to penal
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1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
yellow gold, and sterling silver! Dating to the late 1700's - early 1800's, this lovely pair of handmade
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
girandole earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, circa 1770. A spectacular antique jewelry set
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
similar or equivalent late 1700s Portuguese jewels, see Scarisbrick, Diana, “The S. J. Phillips Collection
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

16thCentury RockCrystal Hogback ScissorCut Silver HighRelief Scrollwork Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
outward as it will not lay against the chest like its opposite flat crown. By the 1700s, this antique
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
German pendant made in the late 1700s - early 1800s.Not marked. Fine used condition, the painting is
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1780s French Greek Revival Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Gold, Silver

1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
all over the world and set in fine jewelry. At the same time, there was great interest in ancient
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1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Silver, Gold-filled

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
was popular throughout the 1600s and 1700s. But old stones were also used in newer jewelry, like what
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Tudor Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
in the earrings 28.22 carats. Some of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
condition of this piece is very good, with some age expected wear as this piece dates between 1700-1800's
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver and Niello Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
involved in many different watch factories. They have a long history going back to the 1700's. The watch
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Jewelry 1700S

Antique 18th/19th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
chrysoberyl earrings, see d'Orey, Leonor, "Five Centuries of Jewellery", permanent exhibition of the National
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese 1770s
Located in Lisbon, PT
very popular in Portuguese and Brazilian jewellery on the last third of the 1700s gaining even more
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Silver

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
head monogram (FHM) on the reverse. During the early 1700’s, wealthy European families commissioned
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant circa 1700 14 Karat Gold Dutch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant of great beauty and dating to the 1700s. Diamonds were all the rage in the Georgian
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Georgian Diamond & Green Foiled Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
diamonds. In wonderful condition, this ring dates to the late 1700's to the early 1800's. While the rock
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
caskets or coffin boxes used by royalty in the 1700’s, but he was turning it into an item the current
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Jewelry 1700S

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Jewelry 1700S For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique jewelry 1700s available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of antique jewelry 1700s includes designs that are universally popular, but Georgian and Baroque styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi and LeRoy are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 17 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of rose cut, cushion cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique jewelry 1700s for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Jewelry 1700S?

Prices for antique jewelry 1700s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $660 and can go as high as $49,329, while antique jewelry 1700s, on average, fetch $4,800.
Questions About Antique Jewelry 1700S
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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.