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Lane Antique Jewelry

K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt in gilt metal with adjustable chain and gilt tassels. Hamsa symbol is decorated with ornate filigree designs. Signed KJL. Excellent condition. 46" total, H...
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15th Century and Earlier American Lane Antique Jewelry

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Gilt Metal

A.J Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian and Edwardian Jewelry in the United States. Andrew Jackson Hedges (1828-1902) started his jewelry
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique 18K Gold Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. Four Leaf Clover Wedding Band, c.1910
Located in New York, NY
Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. were makers of fine jewelry with a shop on the renown Maiden Lane in New
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Lane Antique Jewelry

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18k Gold

1907 Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 20K Gold US6 /4.25gr
Located in SE
Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 20K Gold with lane in Platinum for 7 pave set diamond cut
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 22k Gold

Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Berry Fruit Serving Spoons, 1848
Located in London, GB
William Adams) in 1848 in Hosier Lane, Smithfield, London. Additional Information: Total Silver Weight
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19th Century Lane Antique Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle by Chawner & Co, 1859
Located in London, GB
: Made by Chawner & Co (George William Adams) in Hosier Lane, Smithfield, London in 1859. Chawner & Co
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19th Century Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
then situated in Pevchesky Lane 14, was granted the title of Imperial Court Supplier and allowed the
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Lane Antique Jewelry

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Silver

18th c Sterling Silver Dish Cross by William Plummer c1780
By William Plummer
Located in valatie, NY
entered as a large worker on 8 April 1755. His address was: Foster Lane, then Gutter Lane on 11 September
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Late 18th Century English George III Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
large area with beads, the lane stitch is used; this process has an initial stitch into the surface
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Late 19th Century American Native American Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
with beads, the lane stitch is used; this process has an initial stitch into the surface, then about 8
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Late 19th Century American Native American Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Hide, Beads

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
By Lunt Silver, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Watson Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
, Floral Lace, Granado, Lace Point, Madrigal, Mary II, Memory Lane, Mignonette, Modern Classic, Modern
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Late 19th Century Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Silver Pavel Ovchinnikov & Ivan Khlednikov Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Casket
By Ivan Khlebnikov, Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in GB
of Russian Jewellery Art at the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Complex of History, Architecture and Art in
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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A 17th Century English Gold Posy Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 17th century gold posy ring, engraved to the interior with the inscription 'Alle my trust' with engraved decoration to outer shank, size 7 Weight: 4,11gr. “Posy rings,” their n...
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Late 17th Century British Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1907 Antique European Ring solid 20K Gold Size Ø 6.5 US / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
Well preserved Antique Wedding Ring ring for Feminine hand. Solid 20K Yellow Gold. Hand - engraved continuous floral ornament around the band. Made in Sweden. Workshop unknown,cit...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl & Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with natural pearl designed by William Ruser. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in Beverly Hill California back in the 1950 by the jewelry designer William Ruser, back ...
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1950s American Post-War Lane Antique Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Engraved Wide Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Engraved Wide Wedding Band. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in 14K rose gold and has an interesting engraved design going around the ...
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaves Floral Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a genuine Art Deco white gold wedding band. This beautiful vintage band is an excellent example of the early 20th-century style and high quality craftsmanship! This Art...
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1920s Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18k Gold Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Victorian five stone Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring. The Center Sapphire is approximately .40 ctw, the two (2) outer sapphires are approx .20 ctw each and two (2) Rose Cut diamon...
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Late 19th Century Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Victorian Ring Trefoil Citrine Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian citrine & diamond trefoil ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Three estimated 0.40 carat citrines total an estimated 1.20...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold Engraved Memorial Ring, 1893
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold engraved Memorial ring. The ring is engraved with a foliate decoration to the exterior, and is inscribed to the interior 'Ellen Tuson, died March 13th 18...
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1890s British Late Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage D'Orlan Statement Rhinestone Tassel Necklace 1960s
By D'Orlan
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superbly glamorous Vintage D'Orlan Tassel Necklace. Featuring an adorable, long, thick rope style chain necklace dropping away to an impressive rhinestone embellished tassel pendan...
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1960s Lane Antique Jewelry

Bulgari Rome Vintage Multi Color Coral Diamond Gold Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Vintage Multi Color Coral Diamond Gold Bangle An unusual Bulgari 1960s 18kt yellow gold bracelet of gold shell motifs strewn with finest natural Mediterranean blood, ora...
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1960s Italian Modern Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
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1950s Unknown Retro Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Emerald Bead Double Strand Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari long two-strand necklace of fine emerald beads, the clasp set with marquise and baguette diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
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1960s Italian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “No riches to content” England, 18th century Gold Weight 2.8 gr.; circumference 60.98; US size 9.5, UK size S ¾ Gold band with D-section, plain on the exterior and on th...
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18th Century English Lane Antique Jewelry

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals flower, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back between the 1...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

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

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Neil Lane Couture Art Deco Diamond, Platinum Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. From The Neil Lane Historical Collection. Ring Size: 6 1/4 (Resized by Request) G.I.A. Report
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1920s American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture Antique Cushion-Shaped Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
displays continental hallmarks and a maker's mark of S & B. The Neil Lane Historical Collection. Ring
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1910s American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture Art Deco Moval-Shaped Diamond, Platinum Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A captivating and unique ring, centering upon a Moval-shaped diamond weighing 3.14 cts., approximately L-M color & VS2-SI1 clarity, embraced by a single-cut diamond border, perfectly...
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1920s American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture Art Deco Emerald-Cut Diamond, Platinum Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the early 20th century, to showcase the newly mined diamonds coming from South Africa and South America, the master jewelers decorated their handmade platinum rings with graceful ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture Edwardian, Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1910. The Neil Lane Historical Collection. Center Stone Certificates: GIA Center Stone 1: 2.77
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1910s American Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Neil Lane Couture Art Deco Diamond, Platinum "Toi & Moi" Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
platinum floral motifs, handmade, circa 1920. The Neil Lane Historical Collection. Ring Size: 4
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1920s American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane 1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold (stamped 14K Neil Lane) diamond engagement ring set with one center modern
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15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kohn & Co. 1925 Art Deco Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Green Garnet
Located in Miami, FL
, when it was sold to G. Fox and Co. Between 1896 and 1934, the firm manufactured jewelry at the Kohn
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1920s North American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hennells Art Deco Bracelet in Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond 1929
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
in Gutter Lane near St. Pauls in the City of London. One of the oldest silversmithing and jewellery
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1920s British Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Georgian Era Mourning Gold with Blue Enamel and Pearl Seed Ring 6
Located in Miami, FL
is engraved on the back with the name Joanne Lane and the date of passing 1818. Size 6
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1810s Georgian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900's Victorian Two Tone 18K Antique Three Stone Ruby Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
) This is a truly exquisite piece, and we are honored to offer it to our Ruby Lane family. This ring
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry company in Newark at 90 Mechanic Street in Newark and the location on Maiden lane. The company
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Victorian Vertically Set Three-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
-grain edge. The spilt shoulders have been expertly crafted into three lanes which lead into the shank
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fine Russian Silver Niello Box Case Moscow 1895 Gustav Gustavovich Klingert
By Gustav Klingert
Located in Toronto, ON
Klingert's residence : until 1912 - in the Small Syromyatnicheskiy Lane, then - at the Elokhovskaya Square
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Late 19th Century Russian Lane Antique Jewelry

19th Century Victorian Curved Glass Display Case by Curtis, Leeds, England
Located in Surrey, BC
Shop Fitters, Leeds, England. It was likely designed to display jewelry and silver ware as it includes
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1890s English Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
and onyx jewellery for the export market. They opened branches in Birmingham & Chester. They
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1890s English Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Portrait of a Young Girl
By Adriaen Van Der Linde
Located in Bath, Somerset
38in) Provenance: Anouska Hempel private collection, UK. With Lane Fine Art, London. Adriaen
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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Lane Antique Jewelry

Kenneth Lane KJL Pearl Enamel Fish Statement Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
; signed on reverse: KENNETH LANE; measures approx. 2.25" long x 1.75" wide. Classic, Stylish, Beautiful
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1890s American Modernist Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

1997 Kenneth Jay Lane Shell Form Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for her in the 1960's by Kenneth Jay Lane these Shell form ear clips where relaunched in the 1990's
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Early 1900s American Lane Antique Jewelry

Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry company in Newark at 90 Mechanic Street in Newark and the location on Maiden lane. The company
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

A. J. Hedge 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Diamond
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
one of the largest and most prominent manufacturers of Victorian and Edwardian Jewelry in the United
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

D. D. Brokaw & Son Montana Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
1922 the business was at new premises, at 15 Maiden Lane, New York. The acorn trademark was filed in
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1910s American Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Hedges & Co 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flowers Stud Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Pearl
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry company in Newark at 90 Mechanic Street in Newark and the location on Maiden lane. The company
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Star Ring
Located in London, GB
ensemble. This piece was assayed in Birmingham, England by 'James Harrison' a jeweller from Tenby Lane in
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19th Century English Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Line/Floral Design Vintage Stackable Wedding Band, #1900722233
Located in Addison, TX
to our Ruby Lane family. This ring CANNOT be re-sized due to the engraving details that encompass
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1914 Tiffany Solid Gold Trench / WW1 Watch, Waltham Motor, Carefully Restored
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
U.S. firm having offices on Maiden Lane in New York, "... was founded in 1893. ... the New York
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1910s American Art Deco Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Antique Silver Double Snuff Box by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1809
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in London, GB
also the name John Lane, Hanley Castle. Hanley Castle is a village and civil parish in Worcestershire
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Early 19th Century British Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Harem Ring
Located in London, GB
Edward William Lane in 1838. The finger size of most of our rings can be adjusted and our workshop will
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1860s British Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Neil Lane Couture Antique Old European-Cut Diamond, Platinum Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Neil Lane Historical Collection, a lovely ring from the Belle Epoque era, known as the
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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Stick Pin Repurposed into a Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oriole Lane is an eclectic silver topped 14k yellow gold ring converted from a Victorian stick pin
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Late 19th Century Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Lovely Edwardian Era Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knollwood Lane is an Edwardian era ring made from 18k white gold centering a 0.19ct Old European
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20th Century Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Charming Edwardian Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lorena Lane is a charming Edwardian era (engraved July 17, 1909) diamond engagement ring made from
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Romantic Edwardian Era Classic Pearl Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chancery Lane is a romantic authentic Edwardian era (circa 1910) platinum topped 18k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Victorian Cluster Ring with Glittering Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haven Lane is a stunning one-of-a-kind Victorian era (circa 1890) traditional cluster ring set in
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1890s Unknown Victorian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Enamelled Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Lane A.E. Cairns for good attention to business during his illness. Xmas 1919". It still runs and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage KJL Faux Coral Cabochon & Rhinestone Bib Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
When I first saw this beautiful necklace I believed it was a Kenneth Jay Lane bib necklace. It
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1890s American Lane Antique Jewelry

Oversize Georgian Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
seen at Butter Lane Antiques, with the head measuring 3.5cm across. The cameo itself is mounted in 22ct
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Black Starr and Frost Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
Black Starr & Frost New York, NY American Art Nouveau sterling and mahogany jewelry box, circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Lane Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Lane Antique Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of lane antique jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of lane antique jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of lane antique jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Grachev Brothers, Kenneth Jay Lane and Neil Lane are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of lane antique jewelry featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and uncut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of lane antique jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lane Antique Jewelry?

The price for a piece of lane antique jewelry starts at $150 and tops out at $25,189 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,200.
Questions About Lane Antique Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The impeccable costume jewelry by designer Kenneth Jay Lane, known as the “Master of Faking It,” has been made in the USA and abroad. During Lane’s early years, much of his domestic-made jewelry was produced in New York and Rhode Island, while other designs were made in factories in Asia. Some of Lane’s imported jewelry pieces are stamped with Thailand or China as the country of origin. Shop a selection of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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.