Antique Chinese Jewelry
19th Century Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Jewelry
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Metal
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Gold Leaf
1890s French Antique Chinese Jewelry
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Silver
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Chinese Jewelry
Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Chinese Jewelry
Marble, Brass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Jewelry
Bronze
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Jewelry
Pine, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Jewelry
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Amber
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Gilt Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Amber
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Silver Plate
1890s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Jewelry
Bronze
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Coral, Silver
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Coral, Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Jewelry
Silver
19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Jewelry
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Jewelry
Coral, Silver
Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Jewelry
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade
Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Jewelry
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Chinese Jewelry
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Jewelry
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
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Antique Chinese Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Chinese Jewelry?
- 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.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 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.
- 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.