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Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Memorial Diamond Cross Locket Ring c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian 14K Yellow Gold diamond cross blue enamel memorial locket ring set with 11 rose cut
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ornate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Turquoise Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Beautiful and crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ornate statement cross pendant is adorned with a
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 8k Gold 3.65ct Old European Mine Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Nive Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.65ctw (approx.)
Material: Solid 8k Yellow Gold
Weight: 9.73...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver and 14K Gold Cross Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique cross pendant is a refined example of mid-19th century devotional jewelry
Category
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and
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Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K/14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Amethyst Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K/14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Amethyst Cross Pendant. This
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1880s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 5.10 Ct Old Mine Diamonds Rare Religious Cross 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious!
Quite impressive rare Victorian Diamond cross dating 1880/90 ca
Beautiful designed in a
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cross Rosary Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
pearl, 5mm wide.
Weighing 8.04G
Ships in a jewelry gift box.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cabochon banded agate, natural pearl 15K Rose Gold large antique English cross
19th Century
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English 15 Carat Gold and Banded Agate Cross Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely English cross pendant crafted of 15 carat gold with Celtic style decoration, this 19th
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19th Century English Antique Crosses Jewelry
17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
gold cross
17th Century
A clear rock crystal crucifix, bevel cut and carved with a central cross design
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique 20.34 Carat Opal and 4.63 Carat Diamond Silver Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Georgian 18K Gold and Silver Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Gold and Silver Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant. This
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Byzantine Cross with a 21 karat gold rope trim (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine Cross Pendant with a 21K gold dangle setting and rope trimming around the edges. This
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15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold. Delicate hand-engraved ornament
Category
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1910
Fabulous Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Ring, Set with Two Natural Diamonds & Pretty Rose Cut Diamond Shoulders.
A Toi et Moi...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Cross Pendant Necklace in Platinum
18kt Gold with 3.60 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite antique cross pendant is a stunning piece crafted in 18kt yellow gold and elegantly
Category
1910s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,120 Sale Price
20% Off
18ct White Gold
Platinum, 1930s French, Diamond and Ruby Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
sparkling diamonds and seven rich natural rubies arranged in a striking cross pattern.
Each diamond
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality unusual early Byzantine 6th-8th Century AD amulet ring with a hidden cross
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Platinum Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant, with a central brilliant diamond of 0.35 carats, and pearls and sapphires on the tips / Made in Italy 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross.
Hand cut
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco French Cross in Yellow Gold and Pearl with Lily Motifs
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This cross pendant was created in France at the beginning of the 20th century. This cross has the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Eye of Horus Ankh Cross Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 18k White Gold
Ring Size: 13 (resizable)
Total Weight: 18.5 Grams
Stamped: "18K"
Condition: Preowned, Excellent
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Old Cuts Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: Sterling Silver & 18K White Gold
Length: 18.00 Inches
PENDANT Length: 2.75 Inches
Width: 45 mm
Weight: 10.60 grams
Ladies handmade filigreed silver ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 2 Carat Montana Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant; part of our diverse collection of antique cross pendants.
This stunning antique cross
Category
1910s Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Victorian Renaissance Revival 14K Gold Cross Pendant - Unisex - E.U. - C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival 14K yellow gold cross pendant - featuring an embossed laurel leaf
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15 carat yellow gold cross in ivy leaf design with seed pearls
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
This unique antique 15 carat yellow gold cross features lovely hand engraved ivy leaf design
Category
1920s English Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr
Located in SE
Russian / Georgian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Ukrainian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
An Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed
Category
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Important Mid 19th Century Large Cross with Fine Fancy-Cut Citrine in Gold, 1840
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cross early 19th Century cross of approximately 30 cts. natural bright lemon yellow
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Gold
$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
18ct Gold
Platinum Edwardian Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Illusion Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
beauty of antique jewellery.
The face of the ring measures approximately 4.8mm in height and 7.6mm in
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern. The cross
Category
1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1750 Georgian French Croix à la Jeannette Cross Pendant, 18th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and elegant 18th century triple pendant, known as a Croix à la Jeannette, finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold with delicate silver accents. This striking jewel is composed of...
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Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Renaissance Revival Jelly Opal
18K Gold Cross with Blue Enamel - Circa 1880
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival gem set 18K yellow gold Latin cross pendant with 16 rare semi black
Category
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fine Large Antique Scottish 14K Yellow Gold Green-Gray Aberdeen Granite Cross
Located in New York, NY
Antique Scottish jewelry is known for its exceptional quality, distinctive design and patronage by
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19th Century Scottish Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold .60ct Old Mine Diamond Cross w/ Open Swirl Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
in a cross design. These fiery stones total approximately 0.60 carats in weight and display nonstop
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1890s Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early Victorian 14k pink gold pendant in a shape of a cross with Jesus 2.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Early Victorian 14k pink gold pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus - 2.5 grams - 6.5 cm x 3.0
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The shimmering old European cut diamonds are set flush within the 18carat gold cross over band
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the 18carat gold cross over band.
Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2
Width: 6mm
Weight: 2.45g
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
French Antique Gold and Old Mine Diamond Cross Pendant with Enamel Accents
Located in New York, NY
An antique mid-19th century gold and diamond cross pendant, the openwork cross set with old mine
Category
1860s French Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1870 Etruscan Cross in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely cross/pendant is 1870 Etruscan and is made in 14k yellow gold. This cross contains
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1870s American Etruscan Revival Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Byzantine Style Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique sterling silver Byzantine style hand crafted organically shaped cross pendant with a
Category
19th Century European Medieval Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cross necklace. Mediterranean coral from Sciacca, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
irregular sequence is closed by a low-carat gold clasp with an elongated barrel. A regular cross hangs from
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Late 19th Century English Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold
Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cross Over Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The cross over style ring is a classic style and very wearable. This one in particular has three
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations.
Portable clock in the
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Silver, Other
Two Kneeling Angels Supporting the Cross. Southern Netherlands, circa 1500–1520.
Located in London, GB
Two Kneeling Angels Supporting the Cross.
Southern Netherlands, circa 1500–1520.
Walnut with
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16th Century Antique Crosses Jewelry
Antique Brooch Diamonds Gold Cross Carlo Giuliano Renaissance Rose Cut Diamonds
By Van Cleef
Arpels, Bailey, Banks
Biddle
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
79 natural rose cut diamonds.
The center of the cross features a larger rose cut diamond set on foil
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century English Lady
s Jewelry Box Dressing Chest Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century English Lady's Jewelry Box Dressing Chest Table. Designed with Registry mark for
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Brass
14K Two Toned Crucifix Chasity Purity Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
A Gorgeous crucifix ring is a piece of jewelry featuring a cross with the figure of Jesus Christ
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Shakudo Dragon Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
craftsmanship and the enduring allure of mythological symbolism. An exceptional piece for collectors of cross
Category
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
craftsmanship and presence.
The set features:
A man holding a traditional weapon,
A woman with crossed arms
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Wood
Edgar Brandt Attr., French Art Deco Wrought Table Mirror, ca. 1920
s
Located in New York, NY
designing, silversmithing, and forging small items such as jewelry, crosses, and brooches. His business
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Wrought Iron
Edwardian Diamond Set Cross
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond cross pendant, the openwork Latin cross millegrain-set throughout with
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$24,366
Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz set cross brooch, the brooch in the form of a cross with nine round
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Crosses Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Rose 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.
- 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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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.
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