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Norwegian Pewter Box with Silver and Amber Details, Mahogany Interior Circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
Norwegian pewter box featuring delicate silver and amber inlay, with a warm mahogany interior, dating from around 1900. This piece exemplifies early 20th-century Scandinavian crafts...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Pewter
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Iron
Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Lidded Pewter Containers designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A exquisite collection for a beautiful place.
* Six (6) different pewter boxes with lids
* Designer: ...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Pewter
Maitland-Smith Vantage Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box
Located in Norton, MA
The State of Art, A Beautiful and highly crafted Maitland-Smith Vantage Tessellated Horn Jewelry
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Porcelain
Italy Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Box Baroque Little Love Cart
Located in Brescia, IT
lovable piece of art fine art jewellery. Totally hand made. The surface is finely carved with floral decor
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Hancocks
Co. Necklace Box
By Hancock
Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Hancocks & Co. Necklace Box
Rectangular necklace box with satin-lined interior, carrying the Hancocks & Co. branding inside the lid.
• Material: Leatherette exterior, satin and ve...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with teal enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing floral sprays inspired by contempo...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
$1,916 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English Coromandel
Silver Vanity Box by Hunt and Roskell
Located in Northampton, GB
with multiple partitions for jewellery, rings and or cufflinks.The second jewellery tray can be removed
Category
Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
delicately hand-painted scene. The base color is black with the painting and gold gilt, all in varying shades.
Category
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Paper
Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand-Painted, circa 1910 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
delicately hand-painted scene. The base color is black with the painting and gold gilt, all in varying shades.
Category
1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Paper
Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Jewel Box with Silver Inlay Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III rosewood jewel box with fabulous silver inlay, circa 1860-1870.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Corbella Milano opera theater costume silvergun metal jewelry set
By Corbella
Located in Milano, IT
Corbella Milano 1920s - 1930s opera theater costume
Signed
Adjustable spiral design crown
Two sets of spiral arm cuffs
Engraved reddish brown stone belt
Three strands pin closure spi...
Category
1920s Italian Antique Black Jewelry
Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Holdcroft Majolica square box and cover which features storks, squirrels, blossom and parrot feet. Coloration: cobalt blue, green, turquoise, are predominant. The piece bears maker's...
Category
1880s English Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Majolica
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant.
Silver Metal
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Guild of Handicraft. An Arts and Crafts enamel and patinated copper cigar box.
By The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, GB
Guild of Handicraft attributed. An Arts and Crafts patinated copper cigar box. With an enamel of a lakeside scene to the centre and trees to the sides probably made by Charles Fleetw...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Antique English Wedgwood
Sheffield Silver Mounted Jewel Box, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Wedgwood Porcelain and Sheffield Silver Mounted Ebonized Jewel Box, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique French Blue Enameled Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very petite little jewel of an enameled box. The interior fabric has not been replaced. The ormolu and enameling is finely rendered.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Art Deco, Bird
Flower Motif Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco
Bird & Flower Motif
Cloisonné enamel trinket box
ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 1.75 inches
Width: 6.75inches
Depth: 3.75 inches.
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mappin
Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By Mappin
Webb, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case.
The silver vanity box itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the...
Category
19th Century British Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Nephrite Jade Two-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
necklace beautifully in a black and gold jewelry box.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
correct size for you and fits perfectly.
The ring will be gift-wrapped in a black and gold jewelry box.
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural Coral and 14K Gold Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
necklace beautifully in a black and gold jewelry box.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Quality French Lacquer Ormolu Mounted Jewellery Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French lacquer ormolu mounted jewellery cabinet having a quality bonnet
Category
19th Century French Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Other
19th C. French Horn Mosaic Decorative Box with Embroidered Ribbon Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
box opens to a matte black interior suitable for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or desk items, and rests
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Pearlware
Antique 14K Gold Multi-Strand Mourning Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
clasp. The black jet beads are round-shaped and have a diameter of approximately 12 millimeters. Each
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt brass feet. The top lifts to a divided interior lined in a blue paper and matching...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tribal Silver Bracelets, India, 19th Century (74 and 67 g)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
preserved pair — ideal for collectors of ethnographic jewelry and interior displays.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austria 935 Silver Enamel Vanity Perfume Minaudiere Purse Cigarette Case
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Up for sale is a wonderful original antique/vintage Austrian/Viennese solid .935 silver and black
Category
1920s Austrian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Heavy Silver Tribal Bracelet, Rajasthan, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This striking 19th-century silver bracelet from Rajasthan is more than a piece of jewelry—it is a
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
remarkable piece of jewelry, well-preserved through the centuries.
Key Features:
Era: 17th Century, Spanish
Category
17th Century Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Small Rectangular Amethyst Glass Moser Karlsbad Jewelry Box, signed
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
used functionally as a decorative item as well as to hold jewelry. Would certainly make a wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Jewelry Box, Small Chest, Silver Ornament, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful box with silver ornament plate at the top.
The wood box ist painted black and the colour
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Metallic Thread
Fine Cast Berlin Iron Necklace, Early 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Prussian royal foundries that launched this daring and eccentric collection of black iron jewelry. If this
Category
Early 19th Century German Georgian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Berlin Iron
Twisting Spirits: A Miao Minority Tribe Silver Dragon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom mounted Miao Minority Tribe Silver Twisted Necklace with Dragon Motifs
This striking silver torque-style necklace originates from the Miao minority tribe of southwestern China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Renaissance Revival Dutch Silver Belt Buckle Now on a Leather Sash Belt
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Renaissance Revival Dutch silver belt buckle, now on a leather sash belt. Post 1814 marks for .833 standard silver. Assayed after WWII in Schoonhaven (head with M). Funny little vign...
Category
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Petit Vase en Malachite par Henri Vever – Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Maison Vever: A Legacy of Fine Jewelry
Founded over 200 years ago, Maison Vever is a cornerstone of
Category
Early 1900s Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Malachite
Leonard Bordier 18K Gold Pocket Watch with Pearls and Enamel – Made for the Chin
Located in Madrid, ES
acquisition for collectors of fine watches, connoisseurs of antique jewelry, or anyone who appreciates
Category
1790s Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons
By Robert Friederich 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique Edwardian English sterling silver buttons made in the Art Nouveau style - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collectio...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Jugend Style Fork Bangle in Silver by Silversmith J. Thomsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish and organically shaped fork bangle - bracelet made by the Danish Silversmith J. Thomsen. It splits is two half and features a practical loop-lock.
Fully hallmarked with 3 t...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature
This young
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Other
Gem set Danish Silver Arts
Crafts Bookmark by Wilhelm Volck, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wilhelm Volck, a renowned Copenhagen silversmith, made this small practical luxury bookmark page marker in 830/1000 silver. Finely engraved details and adorned with a small red cente...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Art Deco Blue Red Beaded Handbag Round Box Purse with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Art Deco Blue Red Beaded Handbag Round Box Purse with Mirror. Item features ornate beadwork throughout, mirror to inner lid, beaded double strap, very nice vintage ite...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Beads
Rene Lalique Glass Grenouilles (Frogs) Brooch
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique glass Grenouilles brooch. Clear glass with green staining, with foil backing. This pattern features a trio of frogs. Set in gold coloured mount with pin. Stamped with Ma...
Category
1910s Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Yemenite Jewish Bridal Bracelet – Silver Filigree Dowry Ornament
Located in New York, NY
bridal jewelry, crafted as part of a dowry set. Meticulously fashioned in the distinctive filigree
Category
Late 19th Century Yemeni Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Ole Lynggaard Ear Clips Made In 14 Carat Gold With Culture Pearl
Located in Lejre, DK
These vintage ear clips by Ole Lynggaard are exquisite pieces of jewelry crafted from 14-carat gold
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Other Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1920s Tribal Antique Moroccan Silver Bracelet
Located in Plainview, NY
piece of jewelry made around 1920's in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco features genuine turquoise and red
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Tribal Berber Moroccan Antique Silver Bracelet with Multi-Gem Stones
Located in Plainview, NY
kind piece of jewelry made around 1920s by the berber tribes in Morocco features genuine turquoise
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Elaborate Beaded Handbag with Cloisonné-Style Clasp, Historicism circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This round antique beaded handbag from the Historicist period, dating to around 1880, is a true collector’s piece and a fine example of 19th-century textile craftsmanship. Its richly...
Category
1880s German Belle Époque Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Jeweled walking stick, in gold with pietradura, Florentine mosaic. USA 1844.
Located in Milan, IT
in a realistic way, made possible thanks to the natural colors of the semiprecious stones. The black
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Iron
Bronze and Glass Pendant with Sulphide of Napoleon, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
A French sulphide portrait cut-glass pendant plaque of Napoleon in the uniform of Colonel of the Guard, after the medal by Andrieu.
Category
1810s French Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Glass
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf pattern. The key is Dutch silver hallmarked with "Boar", an old tax mark for silver fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Silver
circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in the bag. Some minor bead losses.
Bag excluding handle: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".
Whitehall...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Beads
Antique Chinese Carved Amethyst Peach Pendant 14K Gold Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
the gem posessed magical properties and used it in jewelry for royalty and other prominent figures
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Longchamp Brown Grained Leather Bucket Shoulder Bag - France Vintage - Fashion
By Maison Longchamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Longchamp shoulder bucket bag in brown grained leather. The bag has a leather drawstring to open and close it.
The Longchamp leather logo is present on the front of the b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Leather
$522 Sale Price
20% Off
1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Mesh Purse Handbag Evening Victorian circa 1900s
14 long x 5.5 w x .5 thick, purse only 6 h x 5 w
Stamped
Original vintage unrestored
Refer to images
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Black Jewelry
Materials
Metal
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Antique Black Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique black jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of antique black 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 antique black jewelry from Black, Starr
Frost, Amyn The Jeweler and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of antique black jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 294, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. Most of our antique black jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 300 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Black Jewelry?
On average, a piece of antique black jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,199, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Black Jewelry
- What is black enamel jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Black enamel jewelry was trendy during the Victorian period, and black enamel was popular with designers of Victorian mourning jewelry. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Monochromatic enameling is also called grisaille, and it begins with a piece of metal jewelry. An artisan applies a thin coating of black powdered glass and then paints a design over top. After that, the maker adds more layers of powdered glass to darken the color and offset the painted image. The finished piece then gets fired at an extremely high temperature to set the enamel. Explore a selection of black enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste 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, 2024To 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023To 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, 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, 2023To 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, 2023To 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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.
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