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Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

18k Yellow Gold, Argyle Champagne Diamond Melbourne Cup Horse Heads Cufflinks
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This superb piece of mens' jewelry surely does make a statement! Finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold
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1960s English Retro Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Linear Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Patinated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Perforation 1 Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Silver Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Yellow Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Inclined Fracture Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 2 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Tubular Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Triangular Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
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W 2.85 in D 0.35 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
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W 2.68 in D 0.22 in Dm 2.68 in L 2.68 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
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W 2.85 in D 0.55 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Hair Pin in Polychrome Sterling and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This hair
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This is a
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

9K Yellow Gold Retro 1950's Finely Engraved Hinged Bangle. Circumference: 21cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
by Melbourne renowned jeweller Rodd during 1950's, yet it's in remarkable condition Featuring
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
of Melbourne, Australia (official & exclusive agent of Rolex), and bearing: "Dunklings, ROLEX
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Bangle Bracelet in Brass and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Brass

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Eggshells Pendant Bangle Bracelet in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970
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1970s American Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
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W 5.75 in D 5.52 in Dm 7.85 in L 2.55 in
New Years 1988, Keith Haring Pop Art Nude Color Silkscreen Print Invitation
By Keith Haring
Located in Surfside, FL
Melbourne (such as the 1984 'Detail-Mural at Collingwood College, Victoria') and Sydney and received a
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Mixed Media, Screen

Stefan Knapp Enamel Painting on Steel Panel 'Untitled' 1989
By Stefan Knapp
Located in London, GB
remarkable luminescent qualities of jewellery enamel while attempting to fix a girlfriend’s broach that she
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1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Enamel, Steel

Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
By Marcia Grostein
Located in New York, NY
Public Space on Seven Continents, Streaming Museum, Melbourne, Australia 2007 Auto-Retrato do Brasil
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
H 48 in W 38.25 in D 1.25 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 Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Pearl, Crystal, Rhodium, Mixed Metal, Gilt Metal, Base Metal, Silver

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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14k Gold

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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14k Gold

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1980s French Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Gripoix Chanel Depose fur clip, 1930s
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Located in New York, NY
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1930s French Modern Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Located in London, GB
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Copper Tone Art Nouveau Lady and Flower Brooch
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Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Grape Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Sterling Silver

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20th Century Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Broche Hermes, s. XXI – Francia
By Hermès
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Silver

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Diamond, Gold

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15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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1980s Australian Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Located in Washington Depot, CT
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20th Century Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Sterling Silver

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1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry Melbourne

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Vintage Jewelry Melbourne For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage jewelry melbourne for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage jewelry melbourne may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage jewelry melbourne over the years, but those made by Stuart Devlin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a vintage jewelry melbourne, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Jewelry Melbourne?

Prices for a vintage jewelry melbourne can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $9,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,093.
Questions About Vintage Jewelry Melbourne
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
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    To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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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    The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany & Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.