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Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Gold Designer 7 Inch Long 0.16 Inch Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true
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Mid-19th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
showcased the same as prized works of designer jewelry. The finest examples were meticulously crafted of
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel

Antique French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
H 0.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Designer Vintage Diamonds Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Designer CAMPS vintage brooch in platinum and clean white diamonds Slimline design of two opposing
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1920s Spanish Artist Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Designer Antique Diamonds Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Designer Vintage Diamonds Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
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W 17.72 in D 4.73 in L 25.6 in
Gucci Gold Ring 18kt Wide Top Designer Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Jupiter, Florida, is a custom jewelry store and studio dedicated to providing 100% satisfaction to each
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18th Century North American Modern Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Jewellery (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
reference and a unique visual record of the jewellery shown at the Paris Salons from 1895 to 1914. It
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Antique The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Jewellery (Book)
The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Jewellery (Book)
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H 11 in D 2.25 in L 8.75 in
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers and jewelry buyers. For example, dragonflies are often associated with change and self
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tribal Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver BV Shirley Designer
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tribal Set, Mineral Earrings made of Sterling Silver BV Shirley Hallmarked One of a kind, unique set. Hand painted earth mineral set in sterling silver. All hand bezel set with post...
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19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Alice Caviness Jewelry Set. This set includes a bracelet, earrings, and a pin pendant, all showcasing
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Pearl

Bird on a nest of eggs brooch by Fred Gray Corp, 1930-1040's, designer for Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
-1940s. Fred Gray was one of the leading designers of the famous jewelry company CORO for some period of
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1920s American Artisan Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Bird on a nest of eggs brooch by Fred Gray Corp, 1930-1040's, designer for Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
-1940s. Fred Gray was one of the leading designers of the famous jewelry company CORO for some period of
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1920s American Artisan Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Art Deco Men’s 6 Carat Tourmaline and Diamonds Designer Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Men’s Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Designer Royal Bracelet 14k Gold. The bracelet
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1920s Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.0 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Designer Doris Panos's Ring
By Doris Panos
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic Cocktail Designer ring created by Designer Doris Panos. It features a 2.0 Carat
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Early 20th Century Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Extraordinary set of Pewter Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
scent box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Year: 1918-1929 * Condition: Very good vintage condition. Makers
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1920s Danish Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Pewter

French Becker Art Nouveau Rose-Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Becker french designer. Diameter: 3 cm, thickness: about 2 mm. Total weight of the jewel: around 14.5 g
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer, pre-loved, new and bespoke jewellery since 1980
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch, c.1920's
Antique Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch, c.1920's
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W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 2.64 in
American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
. Rene Lalique, was the most celebrated art nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer. Collateral
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Silver Marcasite Fish Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
in daylight. Marcasite jewelry has been made since the time of the Ancient Greeks. It was
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Early 20th Century European Antique Designer Jewelry

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Marcasite, Silver

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Heart Shape Brooch Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
many a jewellery designer in so many styles and forms, a truly enduring and timeless jewelled symbol.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

F.W. Lawrence Arts & Crafts Opal, Diamond and Pearl Grapes Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
an important American jewelry designer who created hand-crafted jewelry, silver and bronzes with a
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
painter best known for his portraits of royalty, was also a jewelry designer favored by Henry VIII and his
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Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Wust & Co. 1915 Art Deco Pistol Cufflinks In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Fitted Box
Located in Miami, FL
: It is accompanied by the designer's presentation fitted jewelry box. Condition: The overall
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grayson & Son 1924 Art Deco Arrow Jabot In Platinum 18Kt Diamonds And Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
accompanied by the designer's presentation fitted jewelry leather box. Condition: The overall condition of
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Platinum & Diamond Circle Brooch Circa 1920s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer brooch. Truly a great piece at a great price
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Egyptian Revival Lapis Lazuli Pharoah King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. With the discoveries of Egyptian tombs, and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel

AntiqueArtNouveau 1920s RedPouredGlass Czech Neiger BrassFiligree Dangle Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s in an Art-Nouveau style, Czech costume-jewelry designer Max Neiger created this brass
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

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Brass, Mixed Metal

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. Rene Lalique, was the most celebrated art nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer. Collateral
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry designer. Collateral: It is accompanied by an antique presentation jewelry box from the period
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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
, championed jewelry designer. Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

René Kern 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1920s
By René Kern
Located in London, GB
piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Eight Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Colour: F Clarity: VS Designer
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Raymond Templier 1929 Brooch, crystal, frosted crystal, black enamel, diamonds.
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
), French jeweler and designer well known by collectors, was nicknamed "the jewel sculptor". He is one of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Dragonfly Pendant Pin Brooch Rubie Emeralds Diamonds Gold Magazine, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
. Jewelry designers used this inspiration in many different ways from the way they would select colored
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Early 20th Century Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Birks 1890 Egyptian Revival Brooch 14K Gold With Pharaoh Bust Carved In Jasper
By Birks
Located in Miami, FL
power. Egyptian Revival Jewelry For centuries, Ancient Egypt has held the fascination of the public
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1890s Canadian Egyptian Revival Antique Designer Jewelry

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Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brooch in 14 Karat with Coral and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer. Note: The Vienna Secession work is often referred to
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
: It is accompanied by the original designer's presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Egyptian Revival Pharoah Brooch Lapis Diamond Ruby Pearl Enamel Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
and designers alike. With the discoveries of Egyptian tombs, and the treasures within, in the 19th
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
. Rene Lalique, was the most celebrated art nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer. Plique à jour
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel

Martin Mayer, Jugendstil Spinel & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch, Germany, C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
" Wide x 3/8" Deep (Including Pin). Weight - 6 grams. MARTIN MAYER was a jewelry manufacturer located
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling
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1890s Victorian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Turquoise Stick Pin 10 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
designer & Vintage clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry
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1890s Victorian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Arthur King Biwa Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pendant
By Arthur King
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional freeform brooch designed by famed jewelry designer Arthur King artfully combines
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19th Century Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
bottom. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni
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1860s Italian Early Victorian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold

10 Karat Rose Gold Three Opal Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Contemporary designer clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl Brooch Pin 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
gold CLOSURE: pin MEASUREMENTS: 43mm X 17mm wide DESIGNER: unknown ITEM#: 250-00001 WHAT YOU GET AT
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16th Century Victorian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Micro Mosaic 15 Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel
Located in Wallkill, NY
1.45 in top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing as well as
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1860s Italian Antique Designer Jewelry

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
, Ancient Egypt has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Antique Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
collection of Contemporary designer & Vintage clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling
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1920s Unknown Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Black Starr & Frost-Gorham Diamond Platinum Deco Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This very fine antique Designer Art deco 1920's diamond Brooch Pin was inspired by a geometric
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
WEIGHT: 9.90gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold CLOSURE: pin MEASUREMENTS: 1.25 X 1 INCHES LONG DESIGNER: Herbert
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Mid-18th Century Contemporary Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Filled Blood Red Bohemian Garnet brooch Pin Antique 19th Century
Located in Wallkill, NY
massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing as well as Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling
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Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Early 19th Century French Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin Victor Halphen
Located in Hummelstown, PA
this stick was was made by the French designer Victor Halphen. 18k gold diamond dimensions 4 x 4mm
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Early 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Kurt Wayne Emerald 18karat Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Pin
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
This frog-inspired brooch is from the Famous American designer Kurt Wyne is for nature lovers. A
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Early 20th Century American Antique Designer Jewelry

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Antique 18k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Pearl Pin, circa 1900s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pin. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight
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Early 1900s American Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Just Andersen Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Boomerang Pin #777
By Just Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
asymmetrical modernist piece was designed by Just Andersen, a Danish designer of the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
work and design by the designer on this Petiole Leaf brooch with approx 0.06 carat in total diamond
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1920s Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. With the discoveries of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 463 This pendant is
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Kalevala Koru Finland 813 Silver Cufflinks
By Kalevala Koru
Located in Washington Depot, CT
design in .813 fine silver by renowned Finish designer Kalevala Koru. Cuff links measures approx 13/16
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Early 20th Century Antique Designer Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Kalevala Koru Finland 813 Silver Cufflinks
Kalevala Koru Finland 813 Silver Cufflinks
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Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco Platinum Round Diamond Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Style
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1920s Art Deco Antique Designer Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Designer Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique designer jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique designer 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 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique designer jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Cathy Waterman and Doris Panos — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of antique designer jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and tumbled alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of antique designer 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 Designer Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique designer jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,600, while they’re typically $176 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Designer Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Monica Rich Kosann designed the jewelry for Bridgerton. The American jewelry designer started off as a photographer and began designing lockets and cases to hold her photos. Eventually, this led to her designing jewelry inspired by antique and vintage pieces. Explore a range of Monica Rich Kosann 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Louis Comfort Tiffany designed jewelry as well as glass windows, lighting and decorative objects. He helped to transform Tiffany & Co. into the luxury jewelry brand that it is today after he took control of the company in 1902. Shop a variety of Tiffany & Co. 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.