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Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Cross Pendant 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s The cross is handcrafted in platinum and densely set with bright white and chunky old
Category
1910s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Very Fine Victorian Cross in Yellow Gold and Diamond
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Very Fine Victorian Cross in Yellow Gold and Diamond
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
19th century amethyst and gold cross pendant necklace/earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century amethyst and gold cross pendant necklace/earrings, c.1880
The necklace designed as
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Large Amethyst, Diamond
Gold Cross by Mellerio c.1890
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in London, GB
LARGE AMETHYST, DIAMOND & GOLD CROSS BY MELLERIO c.1890
Set with 'French cut' amethysts & rose cut
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1890s French Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maltese style cross flush set with eleven rose cut diamonds; varied in quality
Central diamond is
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19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian Foil Back Quartz 14 Karat White Cross Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with five cushion shaped, bezel set, foil-backed quartz
Terminating in a cross set
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant. Featuring six rose cut diamonds and
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1880s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Cross Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Cross Charm. This beautiful cross charm is
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Italian Medieval Style Jeweled Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
palazzo which today bears his name.
This 18K gold three dimensional cross is superbly designed and
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Cross Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A unique and spectacular Art Deco diamond and onyx cross pendant, ca. 1920s. The big centre diamond
Category
1920s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Cross Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A unique and spectacular Art Deco diamond and onyx cross pendant, ca. 1920s. The big centre diamond
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Persian Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Cross Charm c.1880
Extra Large size.
13.5 grams
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
French Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cross shaped pendant with a finely pierced scrolling vine border
Each cardinal point features a
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cross centering a bezel set old European cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.10
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantially sized cross with milgrain scroll work at each cardinal point and deeply engraved with
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1880s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K accents (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bale in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Cross Pendant Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fancy paperclip link chain featuring twelve seed pearl stations and suspending a cross
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Etruscan Yellow Gold
Briolette Amethyst Cross w Original Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Etruscan Yellow Gold & Briolette Amethyst Cross - Pendant and Brooch combination, original bead
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond Silver-Topped 18K Gold Antique Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a silver-topped Maltese cross form suspending from a tapered bale
Centering an old mine
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th C. Georgian Cannetile Cross of Morganite and Peridot
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elaborate cross from circa 1820s of fine gold cannetile work showcasing cushion cut,close backed
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross Pendant. This gorgeous cross
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning cross pendant from Georgian era. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold.
The piece
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cross form suspending from a jump ring bale
Bead set throughout with 2.0 mm round
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Foliate Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as large hollow yellow gold cross with matte finish
Centering a two-tone rose and
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl Amethyst Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian amethyst and seed pearl cross pendant, in 18k gold.
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
1900 Victorian Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial pendant is designed as a cross with foliate and gold bead accents
Comprised of bezel
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Edwardian 3.50 Carats Pave Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a cross pavè set throughout by old European cut diamonds
With a stylized
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Banded Agate 14 Karat Gold Cross Unisex Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as banded agate carved to depict a faceted cross form
Translucent light
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Amethyst Riviera Necklace with Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A dramatic and breathtaking amethyst riviera necklace and Maltese cross pendant from the Georgian
Category
1750s Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.64 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A delicate and elegant diamond cross dating back to the 1920s. It's well made, and hand crafted, to
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
A Striking Polychrome Enamel Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
The Latin fleurée style cross with pale cream enamel background against which a bright polychrome
Category
1880s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 8.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Cross Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
An Antique Edwardian diamond cross shaped platinum piece, it is centered with an Old cut diamond
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Early Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over gold Victorian cross pendant, 2.25 by 1.75 inches without the bale, set with thirty two
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant in 14K
Silver
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
rose-cut diamond cross pendant. 12 rose-cut diamonds gleam from within a silver cut-down collet setting
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Chain and Cross c. 1820-30
Located in Stamford, CT
the clasp top section and 14 inches over all to the bottom of the ornamental cross, falling to the top
Category
1810s German Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Berlin Iron
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
This flat antique cross in rose gold features an
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive Victorian
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
This antique rose gold cross features an applied
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this fine example of antique diamond jewellery/estate jewelry.
Item Ref. SKU: A9134
Category
1920s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, rooster hallmark.
Antique rose gold cross baton in relief, slightly
Category
1810s French Napoleon III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 6.77 Carat Diamond and Silver Cross Pendant Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 6.77 carat diamond and silver cross pendant necklace
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver
19th Century Coral Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.
This charming antique pendant represents a cross made of faceted
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Celtic Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 38.6 Grams
Measurements: 78.0 x 33.7 mm
Hallmark: 10K Yellow Gold & Silver Tested
ITEM #:BR-1067-101023-20
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Chalcedony Pink Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique white chalcedony and pink sapphire Maltese cross pendant, The white chalcedony cross
Category
1830s Unknown Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiseled Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
Authentic antique pendant in the shape of a
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Large Amethyst Pearl and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Important cross-pendant composed of 4 step-cut amethysts in claw setting, centered with a Saint
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Rosary Ring, 9k Rose Gold, Blue Enamel Cross
Located in NEWARK, GB
to the front an applied gold oval shield featuring a repousse cross decorated with light blue enamel
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Blue Paste Cross 15K Gold Pendant Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking antique Georgian blue paste cross pendant dates to around 1810. It is crafted in 15K
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic 14 karat white gold cable chain necklace suspends a platinum Edwardian cross
Set with
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1910s Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Onyx, Ruby, Pearl
Yellow Gold Cross w/ Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A extremely unique Victorian cross, boasting a carved onyx base with ruby and natural pearls set in
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unisex Victorian Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Gold Celtic Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as a large openwork cross comprised of an intricate celtic style with a matte gold
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Victorian Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Gold Celtic Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as a large openwork cross comprised of an intricate celtic style with a matte gold
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant-
This lovely cross pendant
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Floral Cross
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Floral Cross. This gorgeous Victorian
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
New Sapphire
Diamond Cross Pendant, 18k White Gold Faith 1.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
An exquisite way to commemorate a faith milestone, this NEW pendant is a Christian cross crafted in
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
Antique Art Deco Era Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Montgomery, AL
designs; a foray into architectural and industrial inspiration. The cross pendant setting features 8 tiny
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Crossed Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as two fish crossed
Each with stylized faces and deeply engraved scalloped scales
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Crosses Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique crosses jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique crosses jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of antique crosses jewelry from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Fabio Ferrara and Vicki Orr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of antique crosses jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 271 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old mine cut versions for sale. Most of our antique crosses jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 479 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Crosses Jewelry?
On average, a piece of antique crosses jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,881, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $220,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Antique Crosses Jewelry
- Is cross jewelry religious?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether cross jewelry is religious depends on the wearer's beliefs and intentions. For many people, the cross is a symbol of Christianity and wearing jewelry that features a cross is a sign of faith. However, crosses can also have a secular meaning. For example, cross necklaces and earrings are a staple of Goth-style fashion. Shop a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What a cross in jewelry represents is largely a matter of individual interpretation. To many people, a cross symbolizes the Christian faith. However, people sometimes wear cross necklaces, earrings and other pieces of jewelry purely as a fashion statement with no deeper meaning. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cross jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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