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Butterfly Portrait Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary butterfly brooch, crafted of gold, enamel and diamonds, hides a secret within
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

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

Antique Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Glittering butterfly stickpin set with rose diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and a ruby. This bright
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1860s English Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold

It s Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
As butterflies in your garden attract attention, so do these unusual earrings. Rose gold and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Victorian Tremblant Gemstone Butterfly
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
jewelry sophisticate and collect compliments from all who are privileged to experience its charms in
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1880s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Great Victorian Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The yellow sapphire is approximately 7 carats and is of Ceylon origin with no heat or any other treatments. The biggest of the blue sapphires is a man made sapphire and all of the o...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Rose Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delicate Georgian rose diamond butterfly brooch set in silver and gold will flutter on your
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, England
A stunning butterfly brooch set in 18ct rose gold and silver, featuring sprung set fluttering wings
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Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Vauxhall Glass Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Shimmering mirrored red glass butterfly reflects the world around it delighting the eye. Made at
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Antique Vauxhall Glass Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Shimmering mirrored clear glass butterfly reflects the world around it delighting the eye. Made at
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Antique Butterfly and Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly and crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds and a
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Victorian and unusually large cut steel butterfly pin that measures 2 3/4" wide will be a
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Gem Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire, ruby, pearl and diamond butterfly brooch, the body is set with graduated
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1880s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian pietra dura pin of a butterfly in set in 9K gold. Pietra dura is a form of mosaic
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 The brooch consists of four openwork leaves forming a butterfly. The center is set with
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1880s Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Butterfly Brooch Pair Diamonds Sapphire, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A pair of fine brooches depicting butterflies and set with Diamonds and Sapphires. A Magnificent
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1890s Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This extraordinary antique diamond and enamel butterfly brooch is a
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Plique-à-jour Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Plique-à-jour or "Day of Light" Enamel Butterfly set in 18k Yellow Gold. Adorned with 90 diamonds
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Late 19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver Topped Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Topped, Gold Backed and Diamond set butterfly brooch in original Fitted box. Set with old
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Ruby Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet lady butterfly resting with her wings spread out. This Victorian brooch with hand painted
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Austrian Art Nouveau Jeweled Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
pearl. The bloomed gold, three dimensional butterfly is set with 1 fancy cut garnet approximately 1.40
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Polish Antique Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique, Polish, emerald, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch. The thorax is set with a cushion
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1870s Polish Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Ruby Diamond Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is to be known that if a butterfly lands on a person it vicariously brings them good fortune
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s The butterfly shaped brooch is finely crafted in 14K gold and silver. The brooch is
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming and whimsical antique butterfly brooch rendered in silver and 18k rose gold. The body is
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1890s Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Micromosaic Ring of a Butterfly
Located in Firenze, IT
Very fine micromosaic representing a butterfly on a malachite border, mounted in yellow gold as a
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1840s Italian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
The beautiful butterfly realistically designed and set throughout with old-cut diamonds in silver
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1880s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Renè Lalique Important Enamel Butterfly Brooch Hairpiece
Located in London, GB
A rare enamel brooch in the form of a butterfly in flight its wings in polychrome enamel with a
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1890s French Antique Butterfly Jewelry

1850s Antique Agate and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian agate and 9 karat yellow gold 'butterfly' brooch; part of our
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1850s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Colors Gold Fan and Butterfly Suite
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A demi suite with earrings and a brooch in the shape of fans decorated with butterlfies in three colors of 18 carat gold, bloomed with 24 carat gold, England, registration mark for: ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

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18k Gold

19th Century Antique Jeweled Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 The brooch is crafted in 14K gold and silver. A large pear shape pearl forms the body. The wings are embellished with old rose cut diamonds and emeralds. The head is high...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Large Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl Butterfly Tortoise Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Handmade and Designed Butterfly Tortoise Brooch displaying approximately 2-1/2 inch wingspan .
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 19th Century Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870 A silver topped gold butterfly-shaped brooch / pin is embellished with a pearl, two
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Unusual Antique Gold Butterfly Motif Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
butterfly motif in handmade gold filigree. Its antique chic look effortlessly dresses up or down. Delicately
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1880s French Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Butterfly Ceylon Sapphire Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
art nouveau, these natural themes began emerging with tremendous frequency. Butterflies were always
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Large Ruby Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 to 1920 Large Silver Top and yellow Gold Back Butterfly Brooch, set with 128 very nice
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and sapphire butterfly brooch c.1890s, the wings of delicate openwork
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Butterfly Diamond Brooch-Pendant, Circa 1880–1900
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite antique butterfly brooch-pendant showcases a harmonious blend of artistry and
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1890s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Antique 1.55 Carat Diamond and White Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This impressive antique diamond
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1920s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

Seed Pearl and Enamel Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
chased and engraved gold surfaces, the seven green and blue enamel butterflies are interspersed with
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
butterfly in Art Nouveau taste embellished with numerous old rose cut diamonds. The brooch is marked on
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Antique Jade and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Beautifully made with a fine hand, the wings of this charming creature are adorned with speckled green jade while its perimeter and body are framed by rose cut diamonds. Life this lo...
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Early 1900s Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Art Nouveau Topaz, Diamond and Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximate total weight of 1.30 carats. The center topaz is flanked by dimensional enameled butterflies. The
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Whiteside Blank Art Nouveau Ruby Gold Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
butterfly brooch depicts a nude woman sprouting enamel wings, symbolic of rebirth and metamorphosis. “As in
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Exquisitely hand crafted, this butterfly brooch is truly beautiful. 18 carat yellow gold has been
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 18 karat gold butterfly brooch with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The
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Early 1900s Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa
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1890s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel Seed Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch and Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian butterfly brooch with vibrant hand painted enamel and seed pearls for the body. This
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Gold Butterfly with Articulated Wings
Located in Montreal, QC
A Wonderful Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly with articulated Wings; set with a 0.70ct cabochon
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Meyle and Mayer Art Nouveau Jugendstil Enamel Butterfly Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Wonderful Meyle and Mayer Art Nouveau Jugendstil Butterfly Brooch Silver and Enamel. Marks: 'Depose
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Austro Hungarian Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamonds with an approximate total weight of .12 carats. The butterfly is portrayed in full wing spread
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Handmade Butterfly Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Greenwich, CT
The prestigious Riker Brothers firm, an American jewelry company known for the finest Art Nouveau
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mediterranean Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage butterfly brooch totally hand carved and made in Mediterranean Coral and 18 karat
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1780s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire, Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold butterfly brooch with a silver setting; part of our diverse antique jewellery and
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.62Ct Diamond 0.04Ct Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 15 karat yellow gold, silver set antique butterfly brooch with old
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Butterfly Handmade Link Necklace C/1860
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An enchanting Victorian necklace with its whimsical butterfly motif design in every link. Each link
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Brooch Butterfly Gold Diamonds 2.0 Carat Brahmfeld Gutruf Hamburg, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Jewellery Piece made during Art Nouveau Period. This rare piece is shaped as stunning
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Elizabeth Bonté Art Nouveau Butterfly Horn Pendant
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Bonté Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant. The hand carved horn is heightened with colour
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry

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Antique Butterfly Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique butterfly jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique butterfly jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 3.5 Carat and 4 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a choice in our collection of antique butterfly jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mappin Webb, Giulia Colussi and Meghna Jewels are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique butterfly jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 42, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of antique butterfly jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Butterfly Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique butterfly jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $42,311, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,900.
Questions About Antique Butterfly Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.