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Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring 1 pearl alongside 2 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum
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1920s Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Oriental Pearls Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
1900s graceful Art Nouveau work with graduated natural oriental pearls. The clasp in 18K white- and
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bow Brooch Russian Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
facetted Russian amethyst mounted in a gold frame set with oriental pearls. Another amethyst, also mounted
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1850s Russian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Oriental Pearl Gold Daisy Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
oriental half pearls. The center of the flower is enhanced with an old cut diamond of ca. 0,6 ct. The work
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1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Swallow in Flight Bird Oriental Pearls 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
set entirely with oriental pearls.
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1880s Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Empire Gold Bracelet Carnelian Oriental Pearls Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate Empire bracelet is made out of elements designed as entwined pale blue enamelled circles and a fine ornamental clasp made out of an oval cornelian cabochon surrounded b...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Starburst Clasp Oriental Pearl Peridot 15 Karat Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
and then mounted onto the golden clasp together with oriental pearls of different sizes.
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1810s British George III Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century 14k Gold Cross Crucification Natural Oriental Pearls Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cross is marked with Italian hallmarks engraved and embellished with oriental pearls.
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1780s English Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half
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1820s English George IV Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 1870 Flower Brooch Rose Diamond Oriental Pearls 14 Karat Red Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
of the golden pistils terminate in small oriental pearls surrounding a larger button pearl in the
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum 18 K Natural Oriental Pearl Bridal Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
oriental button pearl surrounded by lovely white diamonds, all set in platinum. The ring shoulders are also
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Early 1900s English Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Antique Belle Époque Oriental Pearl Diamond Gold Articulated Necklace France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque necklace is composed of collet set oriental pearls and rose cut diamonds
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Empire Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Carnelian Cabochons Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with a twisted gold wire surround. The two carnelians are decorated each with four oriental pearls set
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1810s European Empire Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Empire Lyre Dangling Earrings Oriental, Pearl, Turquoise 10 Kt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
be worn alone. Small gold rosettes, oriental pearls and turqoise cabochons are fashioned to make up
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1810s Italian Empire Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Ring Natural Oriental Bouton Pearl 3.47 Ct Plat Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
beautiful white natural oriental salt water bouton pearl. The bouton pearl has a balanced harmonious perfect
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Early 1900s English Belle Époque Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Antique Grey and White Oriental Pearls Gold Diamond Wine Leaf Pendant Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
different coloured oriental seed pearls and embellished with a diamond. This beautiful piece of jewellery
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1890s American Belle Époque Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
two flower buds surrounding a fine white oriental pearl. This elegant and harmoniously designed piece
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Empire Love Token Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
set diamonds within a natural oriental pearl surround. The lozenge is held by openwork ring shoulders
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Early 1800s English Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise and Oriental Pearl Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 18K Gold Turquoise and Oriental Pearl Necklace, circa 1880 Decorative Etruscan Style gold
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Late 19th Century German Etruscan Revival Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Natural Oriental Pearl in Platinum and Gold Ring c. 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique onyx, diamond and natural oriental salt-water pearl ring, circa 1900. This is an appealing
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 karat gold Oriental Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
jewelry from these areas, The round elements are 2 cm in diameter . The total length of the necklace is 42
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Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Locket Brooch Bohemian Garnet and Oriental Pearl Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary piece of jewellery has been made from a locket and a pair earrings in the last
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1870s Czech Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

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

Cusi Art Deco Fine Natural Oriental Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl earrings by the Italian jeweller Cusi. Two impressive pear-shaped natural pearls, 13cts and 14cts approx, are each suspended by attractive Art Deco diamond and platinum...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Over time the foil-backed jewelry became rare and sought-after by collectors. These fabulous Victorian
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Amsterdam rose diamond, surrounded by four smaller diamonds. Twelve oriental pearls alternate with twelve
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1870s Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Oriental Saltwater Pearl, Platinum & Diamond Collier de Chien, c. 1910.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite woven natural Oriental Pearl, Platinum and Diamond Collier de Chien, Cartier, New York
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Oriental Pearls Sardonyx Cameo Dangling Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. The 18 carat gold settings are embellished with oriental pearls.
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1860s Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant Starburst Onyx Oriental Pearls Black Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
gold set oriental pearls.
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1870s European Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Long Guard Chain Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
worked oval links alternating with oriental pearls.
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Pendant Satdonyx Enamel 15KT Gold Ruby Oriental Perl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful holbeinesque renaissance revival pendant is set with a lovely sardonyx cabochon and richly decorated with polychrome enamel, rubies and fine natural pearls. There ia l...
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1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Drop Earrings Cameo Portrait Busts Cameo Malachite Oriental Pearls Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
decorated with 20 fine oriental pearl beads each. The earrings are designed for pierced ears but are fitted
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1870s Greek Revival Antique Oriental Jewelry

Antique Amor Hunter Landscape Enamel Painting Pearl Turquoise Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
further natural pearls in silver mounts. Extremely charming French piece of jewellery with silver and
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1870s French Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Flower Bouquet Orient Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. This lovely piece of jewellery has been made around 1920.
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

1920s Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds weighing circa 0,42 ct. At the centre large oriental pearl with a diameter of 7,2 mm. Mounted in
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Early 20th Century Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Almandine Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Brooch, Paris, circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
cape-shaped set with teardrop-shaped almandines and small oriental pearls, tasseled trimmings with
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1860s German Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

1900s 4 Carat Tourmaline and Sea Pearl Lapel Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.6 grams Measures: .75 Inches Gemstone Details - Tourmaline in the Center Color: Rich green Carat: 4 Carats Cut: Round The t...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
by a row of oriental pearls, mounted on a helmet-shaped decorative plate, richly decorated with
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
diamond, totaling 1.2 ct. The finish is an oriental pearl as a pendilia. As was common at the time, the
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oriental Hindu God Goddess Sterling Silver Handmade Belt
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
in book "Traditional Jewelry of India " by Thames & Hudson , Oppi Untracht on page 246 Dates early
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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18K Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
sheets. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1900's, particularly in the 1820's and 1830's
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Forget Me Not Vinaigrette Crown Pearl Emerald Ruby Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
for wool treated with ointment. This very fine piece of jewellery with sentimental connotations has
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1830s English Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Moubaussin Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Flower Bouquet in Vase Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive 18K yellow gold original floral vase brooch is handmade and features three articulated flowers, each with a precious stone center. Green and bronze color enamel is d...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Celtic Eternity Knot Symbol Orient Pearls 15 Karat Gold Bracelet Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
locket is decorated with the celtic symbol for eternity, the eternity knot. Three rows of small oriental
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Diamond & Natural Pearl Lozenge Pendant Attributed to Giuliano ca. 1880
Located in London, GB
oriental pearls. Setting 18ct yellow gold and enamel. Unsigned in original Giuliano case. Weight 17 grams
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Late 19th Century English Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Lion Poppy Oriemtal Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
suspended from gold chains embellished with natural oriental pearls. The two lions heads in profile hold
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
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1780s European George III Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Silver

19th Century Pendant Featuring an 45ct Amethyst under a Sapphire Crown
Located in Malmö, SE
oriental pearls, Masterfully hand fabricated in 14 karat yellow gold and darkened silver. Weight 25.7
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 1920's. Set with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 14,2 x 11,5 x 7,5 mm, color silver white, purple overtone and greenish undertone. With 5 brilliant-cut diamonds weighin...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Important Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and important pair of Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Earclips, ca. 1920s. The earrings are very beautifully made in the design of the lily of the valley flower. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Gemolithos Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
GEMOLITHOS Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond Necklace 19th Century. Bashra pearls Certified all natural
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
cut diamonds, this brooch features a top central claw set oriental cream coloured ‘button’ pearl with
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Edwardian Diamond and Fine Emerald Platinum Pin, c. 1919
Located in Aspen, CO
oriental natural pearls carefully graduating from 1.8 mm to 2.55 mm. We have photographed this pin with
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pair of 18 Carat Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made in Hong Kong, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
oriental leafwork.
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1920s Chinese Artisan Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Antique brooch-pendant with enamel and pearl
Located in Chorzów, PL
enamel and four natural oriental pearls. In the form of a brooch it will be a beautiful timeless
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Stork gold and diamond cufflinks
Located in Milano, MI
this small and precious world, according to the symbolism of oriental culture, the stork and the
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Stork gold and diamond cufflinks
Stork gold and diamond cufflinks
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Late 19th-Century Silver and Opal Cape Clasp by Louis Wièse
Located in Chicago, IL
unusual in Louis Wièse’s jewelry. The face of a dragon, its opal eyes glimmering, emerges out of the
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Silver

Columbian Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Brooch, ca. 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
. With its colour combination and geometric patterns throughout, as well as by featuring small oriental
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Oriental Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

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Antique Oriental Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique oriental jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique oriental jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of antique oriental jewelry from Edouard Aimé Arnould and Giuliano — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of antique oriental jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Oriental Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique oriental jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $287,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,920.
Questions About Antique Oriental Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs 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.