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Russian Estate Jewelry

Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR
Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR

Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR This pair of estate earrings are set with natural Russian

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Vintage 1970s Russian Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Russian Buttercup .74cttw USSR
Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Russian Buttercup .74cttw USSR

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Russian Buttercup .74cttw USSR

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Russian Buttercup .74cttw USSR These earrings were made in Russian

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Vintage 1980s Russian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR  Soviet
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR  Soviet

Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR Soviet

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR Soviet Diamond Ring, Three Stone 18K Gold

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Vintage 1980s Russian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond  Clasp Pearl Necklace -
Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond  Clasp Pearl Necklace -

Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace -

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace - VHK#866a Item Details

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Russian 2.86 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby and Enamel and Gold Bangle
Antique Russian 2.86 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby and Enamel and Gold Bangle

Antique Russian 2.86 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby and Enamel and Gold Bangle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

white gold bangle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning

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Antique 1880s Russian Russian Empire Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Arts & Crafts Era “JAMES WINN” Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold - VHK#182c
Estate Arts & Crafts Era “JAMES WINN” Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold - VHK#182c

Estate Arts & Crafts Era “JAMES WINN” Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold - VHK#182c

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Arts & Crafts Era “JAMES WINN” Opal Necklace 18K Yellow Gold - VHK#182c Item Details: Year

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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Beautiful Estate Ring with "Russian Top" in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Beautiful Estate Ring with "Russian Top" in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Beautiful Estate Ring with "Russian Top" in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Mansfield, OH

This one-of-a-kind estate ring boasts of a "Russian top" with Garnet, Pearl and Turquoise gems put

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Antique Early 1900s Fashion Rings

Vintage Estate Russian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Vintage Estate Russian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings

Vintage Estate Russian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous Vintage Estate Russian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings. This beautiful pair of

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Vintage 1950s Russian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Russian Estate Gold Pendent Earrings
Russian Estate Gold Pendent Earrings

Russian Estate Gold Pendent Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Russian 1969 Gold Pendent Earrings Russian estate handcrafted 14-karat pink gold pendent earrings

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Vintage 1960s Russian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Russian Amber Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate
Russian Amber Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate

Russian Amber Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct Russian amber cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Domed amber measures 20mm x

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20th Century Russian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Gold Locket Diamond Ruby Sapphire
Antique Russian Gold Locket Diamond Ruby Sapphire

Antique Russian Gold Locket Diamond Ruby Sapphire

Located in South Pasadena, CA

collection of antique and estate jewelry, wearable art. We believe in the power of estate jewelry to be

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1910
Antique Russian Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1910

Antique Russian Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1910

Located in South Pasadena, CA

, this ring embodies the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century Russian jewelry

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Antique Early 1900s European Russian Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier
Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier

Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Russian, Estate from 1800's, 22Kt Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier. Russian Family Estate

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Antique 17th Century Russian Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 22k Gold

Vintage/ Estate Acquired Ananov 14 Karat Gold Green Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendent
Vintage/ Estate Acquired Ananov 14 Karat Gold Green Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendent

Vintage/ Estate Acquired Ananov 14 Karat Gold Green Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendent

Located in Houston, TX

Condition:Excellent Measurements: 3/4" of an inch in height weight: 4.57 grams Really exceptional piece in 14k gold. "Chain isn't included with the egg; only for display"

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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Dangling Earring in 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry
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Located in Chicago, IL

Dangling Earring 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry Mom Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...

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2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Pear emerald earrings studs. Emerald and diamonds earrings.
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Pear emerald earrings studs. Emerald and diamonds earrings.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings

6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite 6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,500.00 Total Natural Round Cut W...

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2010s American Dangle Earrings

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David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring
David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring

David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Step into the world of timeless glamour with our Vintage David Webb Manhattan Minimalism ring. This exquisite piece marries elegance and boldness, featuring captivating black enamel ...

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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

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Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured & High Polished Link Bracelet 27.3 Grams
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Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured & High Polished Link Bracelet 27.3 Grams

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Made in Italy, this multi-layer link bracelet features textured and high polish links weighing 27.3 grams. More Link Bracelets in Stock. Message for Pictures & Information.

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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Earrings
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Earrings

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian old mine cut diamond earrings studed with old mine cut diamonds with a total estimate diamond weight of 2.85 carats center bigger stone is 0.35 carat flanked with 0.1...

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Vintage 1910s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1960 Armenian Ring 14K Gold natural 6ct Emerald 0.85ct Diamonds ØUS10/ 5.5gr
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Located in SE

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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Vintage Earrings 0.2ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold /1.5 gr
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Vintage Earrings 0.2ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold /1.5 gr

Located in SE

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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Natural 6.09 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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Located in SE

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
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Located in SE

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Located in SE

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr

Located in SE

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Russian Estate Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of russian estate jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 133 antique edition and 36 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of russian estate jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 carat and 1.5 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a choice in our collection of russian estate jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carrera y Carrera, Estate Jewelry and Cartier are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of russian estate jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 48, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of russian estate jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Russian Estate Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of russian estate jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $448,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,774.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Russian Estate Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called estate jewelry relates to the origin of pieces that fall under this category of adornment. Estate jewelry refers to pieces previously owned by someone else that became available for purchase as a part of an auction or sale after their death. An estate is the collective name for all the property and assets that an individual leaves to their heirs. Thus, estate jewelry gets its name from the fact that it is a part of a person's estate. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Whether estate jewelry is real varies. The term “estate jewelry” describes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches and other pieces that become available for sale as a part of a person's estate after they die. Because people collect many kinds of jewelry, both fine jewelry — featuring precious metals and genuine gemstones — and costume jewelry — made of less expensive materials — can be part of an estate and therefore classified as estate jewelry. Find a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, estate jewelry can be worth buying. At estate sales, purchasing vintage and antique jewelry may be possible for less than you'd expect to pay elsewhere. In addition, many people appreciate the one-of-a-kind character of estate pieces. When it comes to buying estate jewelry, it’s important to patronize only reputable sources. This alone significantly diminishes the potential for mishap. Beyond buying from a reliable source, it’s important to get as much verifiable information about the accessory as possible. Buyers should keep in mind, however, that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. If you’re looking for jewelry, a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry can be found on 1stDibs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if estate jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks. Pieces crafted out of sterling silver, platinum, gold and other precious metals usually feature markings to identify their materials. You can find images of these markings on trusted online resources and compare them to your pieces. Maker's marks can also be a good indication. Some jewelry makers specialize in costume jewelry, which is less likely to feature genuine materials, while others produce fine jewelry, which is usually made of real gemstones and precious metals. If you still have questions about your pieces, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can assist you. Shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.