Antique Jewelry Animals
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Rhodium
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Link Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Bronze
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Silver
Antique 1870s Swiss Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cufflinks
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Jasper
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Pearl
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry 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, 2023To 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, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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, 2023To 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2023To 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.