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Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes

Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes

By François Boucher

Located in Roma, IT

A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl. On the top is an antique

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920
Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920

Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

magazine. A truly rare jewelry item and a great item for a collection that will be sure to rise in value

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Early 20th Century Swiss Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top
Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top

Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box Casket by Erhard & Sohne, Vienna Secession w. Dome Top

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Lisse, NL

universal appeal when it comes to their sheer beauty and elegance. This rare jewelry box (or casket) is

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

such as this very rare jewelry box on stand. Maison Giroux was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Rare Victorian Bird's-Eye Maple Jewellery Box
Rare Victorian Bird's-Eye Maple Jewellery Box

Rare Victorian Bird's-Eye Maple Jewellery Box

Located in High Peak, GB

P0121 super Victorian bird's eye maple and tulipwood jewelry box or sewing box, having finely

Category

19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Rare Micro Mosaic Citrine and Enamel Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Rare Micro Mosaic Citrine and Enamel Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Rare Micro Mosaic Citrine and Enamel Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

, recently professionally cleaned and polished. Don’t miss this original rare Beauty! More Beautiful in real

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Cherub Designed Jewelry Box - By William Comyns
Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Cherub Designed Jewelry Box - By William Comyns

Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Cherub Designed Jewelry Box - By William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in New York, NY

Rare, Edwardian Period, Victorian-Style, sterling silver, footed jewelry box, London, England, year

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Victorian Mining Brooches
Rare Victorian Mining Brooches

Rare Victorian Mining Brooches

Located in New York, NY

in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These rare artifacts of

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Rare René Lalique 18K Gold Snake Brooch
Rare René Lalique 18K Gold Snake Brooch

Rare René Lalique 18K Gold Snake Brooch

By René Lalique

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A Rare 18K Gold René Lalique Brooch of circular shape embossed with a coiled snake with its mouth

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch

Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A rare and important antique Tiffany & Co. citrine brooch attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Snake Cufflinks
Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Snake Cufflinks

Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Snake Cufflinks

Located in Napoli, IT

Snakes to Dress Up Rare and unusual, authentic Victorian Era Snake cufflinks Finely hand crafted of

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1870s European Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...

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18th Century Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

41.50ct Antique Sapphire & Diamond Brooch platinum RARE FIND
41.50ct Antique Sapphire & Diamond Brooch platinum RARE FIND

41.50ct Antique Sapphire & Diamond Brooch platinum RARE FIND

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok) -We practice honesty and open concept in selling jewelry, we try to be as

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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805
Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805

Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805

Located in Baltimore, MD

Silesian wire brooch is indeed a rare find. Silesian wire jewelry was about visual effect of the jewelry

Category

Early 1800s Polish Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab
Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly contemporary looking crab brooch made of iridized cut steel. This brooch is highly unusual because of its coloring and construction. Spike shaped beads cover the back and ...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch
Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch

Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Celestial Halley’s Comet A rare and stunning example of Georgian Halley’s comet brooch, superb

Category

1830s European Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Gothic Revival Bracelet
Rare Gothic Revival Bracelet

Rare Gothic Revival Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 19th Century French sterling silver bracelet with gold highlights and enamel from the school of Froment Meurice. Designed in the Gothic Revival taste with heraldic symbols inclu...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

14KT Antique Retro pin with diamonds and onyx RARE
14KT Antique Retro pin with diamonds and onyx RARE

14KT Antique Retro pin with diamonds and onyx RARE

Located in Boca Raton, FL

) -We practice honesty and open concept in selling jewelry, we try to be as transparent as we can -We

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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Rare Man in the Sun carved Moonstone Stickpin in 14k gold with fine detailing. A corrugated gold

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1880s American Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

jewellery The brooch is complete with no sign of repair very well kept and fantastic condition Rare and

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace

Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace

Located in New York, NY

drop removable to become brooch. Fine, rare and amazing find. 1780's France. Excellent condition

Category

1780s French Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Rare Norwegian Solje Brooch Norway Antique Scandinavian Silver
Rare Norwegian Solje Brooch Norway Antique Scandinavian Silver

Rare Norwegian Solje Brooch Norway Antique Scandinavian Silver

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and very early and rare Norwegian "Solje" brooch in Silver. The Solje was

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19th Century Norwegian Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Cartier rare Art Deco diamond and pearl bar brooch
Cartier rare Art Deco diamond and pearl bar brooch

Cartier rare Art Deco diamond and pearl bar brooch

By Cartier

Located in Addlestone, GB

Cartier Art Deco diamond and pearl bar brooch, centred with a button-shaped pearl of 5.9 mm, to an elongated navette bar encrusted with old European-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, w...

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1920s British Art Deco Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Rare Art Deco Tank Ring - Platinum and Diamonds
Rare Art Deco Tank Ring - Platinum and Diamonds

Rare Art Deco Tank Ring - Platinum and Diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

condition • Rarity: Extremely rare platinum Art Deco Tank ring Perfect For: • Art Deco jewelry collectors

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Archibald Knox Rare Liberty & Co. Necklace
Archibald Knox Rare Liberty & Co. Necklace

Archibald Knox Rare Liberty & Co. Necklace

By Archibald Knox

Located in London, GB

. Liberty Jewellery sketch book, page 214, cat no 857, necklace variant illustrated, another variant

Category

Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin
Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin

Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin

Located in Vero Beach, FL

RARE Pin….. Antique Victorian Hand Carved “Baby” Face carved moonstone pin with Turquoise

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold

H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE

H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Jupiter, FL

the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is a custom jewelry store and studio dedicated to providing 100

Category

Early 20th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch

Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

arrival in spring Good condition, great addition to any jewellery box Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt

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1870s European Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 6.80 Ct Diamond Rare Bangle
Georgian 6.80 Ct Diamond Rare Bangle

Georgian 6.80 Ct Diamond Rare Bangle

Located in Napoli, IT

size and weighs 31.4 grams of gold A rare find to add at any Georgian collection Good wearable

Category

1790s European Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

CHANEL Vintage Rare Gold Coins Charm Bracelet
CHANEL Vintage Rare Gold Coins Charm Bracelet

CHANEL Vintage Rare Gold Coins Charm Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 28 Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...

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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Edwardian Diamond Emerald Platinum rare Ring
Edwardian Diamond Emerald Platinum rare Ring

Edwardian Diamond Emerald Platinum rare Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

sensual and elegant jewelry ever made in the history also known as the ‘Belle Epoque’ a time of increasing

Category

Early 1900s North American Edwardian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace and Earrings Set
Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace and Earrings Set

Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace and Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

Rare Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace Set Large Has Been in Private collection for

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19th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Rare 19th Century Carved Cameo in Blue and White
Rare 19th Century Carved Cameo in Blue and White

Rare 19th Century Carved Cameo in Blue and White

Located in valatie, NY

Rare 19th c Carved Cameo in Blue and White. Cleverly carved to utilize the blue for the sky and the

Category

Late 19th Century Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle

By Hemmerle

Located in New York, NY

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle

Category

1910s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil

Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet
Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet

Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

An outstanding and extremely rare anchor bracelet from the early Victorian (ca1850) era! Crafted in

Category

1850s Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant

Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red

Category

Late 18th Century French Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English

Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English

Located in Northampton, MA

This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in

Category

1830s English Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Pinchbeck

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch

By Piel Frères

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Large Antique Art nouveau Peacock eye Pin /brooch attributed to Piel Frères in Paris, France . Pin features a central foil glass set on an what looks like copper as base metal with ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare

Located in Northampton, MA

warm tone. Table-cut diamonds are a rare early diamond cut where the top of the stone was cut flat into

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

19th Century extremely Rare Lava Cameo Suite
19th Century extremely Rare Lava Cameo Suite

19th Century extremely Rare Lava Cameo Suite

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This extremely rare suite consists of a of a bracelet and earrings and a brooch all from the 19th

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1890s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Gold Geometric Earrings early 20th Century
Rare Gold Geometric Earrings early 20th Century

Rare Gold Geometric Earrings early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Rare 9ct Gold Triangular Prism earrings with aging patina Stamped 9 375 on the prisms and on the

Category

Early 20th Century European Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Located in Antwerp, BE

tested for 18k gold. We adore this jewel because Georgian jewelry is rather rare as when time passed

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and very rare antique Victorian - Art Deco Devil stickpin in 14 Karat Gold with

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Longines. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Split Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant
Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant

Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare pendant was made in Saint Petersburg between 1904 and 1908 by Carl Blank, jeweler of the

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870
Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

By Baume

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Baume. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Cylinder Pocket Watch C1870. Dial: The white

Category

1870s Swiss Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

cut and old mine cut Diamonds for approx. 30 Ct to complement the main gemstone Rare and beautiful

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1780s English Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian .95 Ct Diamond Platinum Rare Ring
Edwardian .95 Ct Diamond Platinum Rare Ring

Edwardian .95 Ct Diamond Platinum Rare Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Edwardian rare example made of Platinum, 1910 ca Charming design expressing the eternal elegance of

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry

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 Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings
Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings

Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

condition keeping with age Rare find to treasure and wear proudly, not suggested for everyday, to handle

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1810s European Georgian Rare Antique Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Rare Antique Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of rare antique jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of rare antique 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 20th Century. A choice in our collection of rare antique jewelry from Emile Puiforcat, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of rare antique jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 260, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of rare antique jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rare Antique Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of rare antique jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $204 and can go as high as $985,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,965.
Questions About Rare Antique Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.