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CHANEL Vintage Gold Triple CC Textured Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
1994 Collection
Gold Plated
The brooch is in good
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Large Gold CC Statement Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
Collection 29
Gold Plated
The brooch is in good condition
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Turquoise dagger brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise Kukri dagger brooch.
Modelled as the decorative traditional Kukri
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$217 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique gold brooch with diamonds, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold brooch with elements of platinum with pearl and diamonds
Centrally set saltwater
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.07 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold brooch
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Crystal CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
Gold Plated
The brooch is in good condition showing
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Diamond Turquoise Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds - approx. 3.00ctw and turquoise. Center old
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Edwardian 18k
Platinum Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Edwardian 18k
Platinum Flower Basket Brooch
Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9g
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Colonial Australian Gold and Garnet Bow Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unique and historical brooch pin was manufactured in Victoria in the mid 19th century. By
Category
Mid-19th Century Australian Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
firm in 1880.
This piece could be worn as a brooch or a pendant. The Child & Child stamp is clear on
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Portrait Brooch, c.1902
Located in London, GB
This characterful piece, crafted in c.1902 can be worn as either a necklace or a brooch. It
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL,
Made in France
Gold Plated
The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: Inside Circumference: 9" Maximum Inside C...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Victorian Garnet and 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18 Carat gold brooch holds two shiny cherry red garnet stone. The detail surrounding
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Cartier Art Deco 1920s Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco 1920s Cartier Platinum Diamond Brooch
An elegant Art Deco brooch by Cartier, circa 1920s
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian sapphire pearl 14k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 14k yellow gold brooch presents a graceful harmony of lustrous pearls and vivid blue
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with center 9.5mm amethyst, surrounded with approx. 3.40ctw diamonds
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Early Arts and Crafts Jade Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Early Arts and Crafts Jade Brooch circa 1900 made in the USA. Beautifully hand raised in sterling
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brooch Jewelry
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin
Mounted with approximately 2.32 Carats of near-colorless
Category
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire
Diamond Bow Brooch, c1920
Located in Braintree, GB
beautifully with the bright diamond pavé, creating a refined antique brooch ideal for vintage jewellery lovers
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 36.00ct Amethyst Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 36.00 carat amethyst is central to this Victorian brooch. Rub over set into 18 carat
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Kohn Sons Diamond Platinum Edwardian Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Edwardian brooch showcasing timeless elegance. The design features fine millgrain and
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1900s Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This antique bar brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch from the 1920's. Hand crafted openwork setting
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise
Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise
Pearl Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1910
Edwardian bow-form brooch in
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part our antique jewelry
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Filigree and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Experience exquisite craftsmanship with this Pin Brooch, meticulously melding Platinum and 14kt
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Shakudō Brooch – Birds, Blossoms
Moonlit Scene
Located in London, GB
A beautifully detailed antique brooch, crafted in the Japanese Shakudō tradition. The circular
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive chick brooch has been
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise
Calcedony Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k Gold turquoise & calcedony brooch acid tested, made in Canada circa 1900. No maker
Category
Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold, silver set 1.20 carat diamond brooch
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9k yellow gold, silver set crescent, bar style brooch; part of the antique jewelry / estate jewelry
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond Brooch In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Floral Brooch In Platinum.
Center of the flower set with round brilliant cut
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
art butterfly brooch is also featured in Vivienne Becker's book Antique and 20th Century Jewelry
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Daisy Duck Brooch by Wendy Gell
By Wendy Gell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This brooch is part of a collection of Disney character pins designed by Wendy Gell in the late
Category
Late 19th Century Retro Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 14K Gold Hardstone Agate Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique cameo brooch is crafted in 14k gold and features a finely carved hardstone cameo. The
Category
19th Century Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Heart Shaped Locket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Heart Shaped Blue Enamel Locket Brooch
An 18 karat and 14 karat gold brooch
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage Early Victorian Rose-cut Diamond Mouse with Neckless Pearl , Blue Sapphire and Ruby
set in silver.
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver
$17,812 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A superb expression of Art Nouveau elegance, this antique brooch captures the romantic naturalism
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous sapphire and diamond set crescent moon brooch dating back to the Victorian
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aesthetic. This cameo can be worn as a brooch or pendant, making it a versatile addition to any antique
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Art Deco Platinum Diamond
Aquamarine Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This stunning Art Deco brooch pin has been crafted from platinum and set with bright aquamarines
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual gold brooch with a twisting in and out tubular design. The brooch has three
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch. Weighing 24.8 grams, this exquisite piece features
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique cameo brooch features a finely carved
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
1900s Antique 1.84 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond brooch has been
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
6.85 Carat Diamond Ruby Floral Bouquet Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum, flower spray brooch: part of our diverse brooch collection.
This stunning vintage flower spray
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip from the 1920's with sterling clip fitting. Crystal and emerald pastes in varied cuts are set in typical Hobe setting in a marquise shaped clip.
1920's US...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Victorian 2.35 carat and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a silver pin; part of our diverse antique garnet jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1918/1920s early soviet union era brooch in art deco style centered with rose cut diamonds
Category
1910s Antique Brooch Jewelry
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
This Edwardian natural shell hand carved cameo
depicts a
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Gold
18k Gold Filigree Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold enamel floral elongated oval brooch. The brooch is adorned with a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.05 carat diamond, seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Art Deco brooch features a diamond encrusted frame adorned with a diamond and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Coral Yellow Gold 9 Karat Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Sensational brooch made in the early twentieth century by expert Neapolitan
Category
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Brooch Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Brooch Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique brooch jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique brooch jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of antique brooch jewelry over the years, but those made by Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of antique brooch jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 4417 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and rose cut versions for sale. Most of our antique brooch jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 4193 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Brooch Jewelry?
The price for a piece of antique brooch jewelry starts at $1 and tops out at $475,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,806.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Antique Brooch Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A piece of jewelry called a brooch is a decorative item that you attach to clothing or accessories with a pin or clasp. People often wear brooches on dresses, jackets, blazers, hats, shawls and caps. The word brooch comes from the Middle English word broach, which means a skewer, as pin-type brooches pierce fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of brooches.
- 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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