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Leopard Pattern Print Fur Car Coat
Located in Wallkill, NY
have hundreds of pieces of jewelry from New Old Stock (never worn) as well as fine jewelry
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1940s Car Coats

Vintage Cat Print Fur Jacket - Car Coat
Located in Wallkill, NY
hundreds of pieces of jewelry from New Old Stock (never worn) as well as fine jewelry, southwestern and
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1960s Car Coats

Vintage Cat Printed Fur Jacket - Swing Coat
Located in Wallkill, NY
jewelry from New Old Stock (never worn) as well as fine jewelry, southwestern and sterling. We have been
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1950s Unknown Car Coats

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Gold Antique Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an antique car Accented with old European, Swiss and single cut diamonds, total
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage English 9K Gold Charm of a Old Style Car or Jalopy Automobile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English gold charm. In 9k yellow gold. In the form of an old style automobile or
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ford Model T Classic Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a matte gold early 20th century Ford Model T classic car With gypsy set old European
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Mercedes Car Charm
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold Mercedes car charm is a perfect gift for a Mercedes lover, car
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Mid-20th Century European Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold, ruby and diamond. The diamonds are of Old European cut, I-K
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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

Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire 18 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Venus Ring Gemstone Details The old European car diamonds are estimated to total 0.06 carts and are G
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, High Fashion
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, vintage from the 1950s, very early in Zoltowska's career, High Fashion
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Magnificent old massive NECKLACE, vintage from the 60s
By Francoise Montague
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old massive NECKLACE, 60s vintage, glass beads, rhinestones, exceptional quality work
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Large Ralph Massey California Pop Art Painting Vintage Americana, Toys Old Cars
Located in Surfside, FL
side Dimensions: 24 x 43 x 1 ¾” This depicts an old cast iron Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat, an old tin
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Laid Paper

Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Jadeite Pea Pod Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
cooled down it is buffed to give a smooth lustrous look much like the process of car waxing. Type B
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2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold

Collier Pendentif D'époque 1900 Serti De Diamants Dans Son Écrin D'origine
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
l'ensemble. Cet exceptionnel pendentif ravira les collectionneurs de bijoux 1900 car il reflète l'excellence
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Nine Charms Bracelet in Platinum Enamel with Diamonds and Gems
Located in Miami, FL
horseshoe, a cruise, a gentleman smoking, a colorful car, a paradise bird and a shoe. All of them are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

18K Rose White Gold Diamonds Made in Italy Jaguar E Type Cosmic Design Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
weight 0.02 carats. Since I was a child my father educated me to appreciate vintage cars' beauty and I
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

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Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Ron Bedoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
years old, having learned the art of silversmithing techniques from his parents, Lutricia Yellowhair and
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Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal, Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
. However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible
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1990s French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Lancet French Made Sterling Silver W.W. 1 Campaign Style Watch with Cover
Located in Long Beach, CA
remarkable watch which is well over 100 years old and getting places on time. You would not drive a car that
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. The Tortue is still in the Cartier line today. Cartier was one of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
somber color as chic as Ford Model-T cars, the designer is personally associated with a golden-orange
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper

Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
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H 13 in W 1.5 in D 0.13 in Dm 9 in L 26 in
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable” mainspring and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to attend the ball while
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.25 in L 2 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to attend the ball while
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
3000 years old. The tortue is still in the Cartier line today. The Elgin National Watch Company was
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Nephrite Jade Ring, Baden & Foss, circa 1950s
Located in Southbury, CT
of tiny old single-cut diamonds, this 14K yellow gold ring is such a great example of jewelry from
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
tortoise he saw in a Greek Temple 3000 years old. The Tortue is still in the Cartier line today. The Elgin
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Cartier, was based on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. Since
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
military contracts for watches for W.W. 1 and W.W. 2 as well. They built instruments for cars, planes
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable” mainspring and many
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Greek Temple 3000 years old. The tortue is still in the Cartier line today. The Elgin National Watch
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable” mainspring and many
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
based it on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. The Tortue is
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
an appropriate dress. However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
. However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 3.75 in
Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
appropriate dress. However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.75 in
1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
definitive statement. The dial and hands has had the old luminous removed and safe luminous material applied
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
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H 0.34 in W 0.93 in Dm 1.42 in
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
. This was has had the following: A complete tear down service New Stem New Old Stock Crystal
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to attend the ball while looking so poor. The
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable” mainspring and many
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old with such fine
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Military Style watch is actually 110 years old and can still be worn all the time and counted on. The watch
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Watch with Flawless Original Dial From 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
based it on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. The Tortue is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. They built instruments for cars, planes, ships and trains as well. Elgin invented the “unbreakable
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
silvercollection site, "C. Zurita manufacturer mainly of hollowware. Retailers were Perlita and Caral. Eagle 1 and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl by C. Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
silvercollection site, "C. ZURITA manufacturer mainly of hollowware. Retailers were Perlita and Caral. Eagle 1 and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Pitcher or Ewer by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perlita and Caral. Eagle 1 and registration number TZ-05." Some information on Mexican Modernist style
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matali Crasset Nomade Led Floor or Table Light
By Matali Crasset
Located in London, GB
wardrobe for IKEA's 2014 PS collection. "So it's maybe not surprising that I was inspired by old railway
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

Double Moving, 2018
Located in ATLANTA, GA
exhibited in Buenos-Aires, Montevideo, and Punta del Este. He fell in love with the old cars that
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Cardboard

 Double Moving, 2018
H 27.6 in W 52.4 in D 12 in
Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack Rolls Royce Lady Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
, a pocket watch, jewelry, perfume and a red rose. Audrey L. Flack (born May 30, 1931 in New York
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1980s Photorealist Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

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Old Car Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of old car jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 158 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of old car jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of old car jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Maison Gripoix and Waltham are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of old car jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 21, is particularly popular. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our old car jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Old Car Jewelry?

The price for a piece of old car jewelry starts at $145 and tops out at $29,900 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,625.
Questions About Old Car Jewelry
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    Founded in 1613, Mellerio dits Meller is a 400-year-old French jewelry house. Jean-Baptise Mellerio founded Mellerio dits Meller, and the brand claims to be the oldest family-owned company in Europe. You’ll find a large collection of Mellerio jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    How old Weiss jewelry is varies from piece to piece. The American jewelry maker produced jewelry from 1942 until its closure in 1971. Weiss was particularly well known for creating jewelry sets with crystal rhinestones. One of the brand's most famous lines was the Black Diamond series, which featured smoky gray stones. Shop a variety of Weiss jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old jewelry is, you can compare its stylistic features to images of pieces featured on trusted online resources (engraving on a signet ring, for example, may indicate that a piece dates back at least to the 1900s). Another option is to look for a stamp or hallmark that indicates who the maker is. With some research, you may be able to determine where a manufacturer was located and how long the company was in business. It’s important to note that not all vintage or antique-looking jewelry is actually vintage or antique. Experts recommend that you take the jewelry to a certified appraiser who can evaluate and date the piece. Shop a range of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old costume jewelry is, first look for identifying marks. You can then use trusted online resources to determine who made the piece. Once you know the maker, you can then research their designs to try and estimate the age. The best way to determine how old a piece of costume jewelry is would be to consult a knowledgeable appraiser or antique jewelry dealer for assistance with dating the accessory. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
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    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    To find out how much your old jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research, seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past on reputable online platforms. However, if you want a more specific price, it's best to enlist the services of an antique jewelry specialist or appraiser. A knowledgeable expert can inspect your jewelry and give you an estimate of its value based on its maker, age, rarity, condition and other factors. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry.