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Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890 A rare and finely made late 19th century gold pocket watch by August Ericsson (1842–1910), the highly regar...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large 19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket. The box is constructed from
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Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Marble

Ancient Girdle Clasp, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Girdle Clasp, turkish/bulgarian. Gilded metal and precious stones. 19th Century. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Metal Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Metal Pendant, probably from Turkey or easter countries of the former Ottoman Empire. Gilded metal and precious stones. Very good condition.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Metal, Enamel

Ancient Gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, hand carved and realized in eastern Europe in 19th Century. Very good condition, with some minor losses of the gilded surface.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Antique Ottoman Buckle Belt, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique Ottoman Buckle Belt in gilded metal. Partially discolored, otherwise very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Ottoman Belt in Gold Blown Silver Filigree, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Handcrafted Ottoman Belt in Gold Blown Silver Filigree. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Silvered Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Silvered Belt Buckle  realized in 19th Century. Norther Europe. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Bulgarian Gilded Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Gilded Belt Buckle. 19th Century. Finely handcrafted. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Antique Ottoman Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, with three red stones. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckel, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckel, 19th Century. Gilded metal.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Jennings Bros USA Jewelry Casket, Silverplated, 1906
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Pymble, NSW
An impressive Jennings Brothers of Bridgeport Connecticut silver plated jewellery casket heavily
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Pewter

Antique Ottoman Silver Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique Ottoman Silver Belt Buckle, finely hand carved. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Chinese Butterfly Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
shaped as a round gourd or melon, furthering the motif. Ring band is adjustable. All jewelry sales are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Walking stick, gold, malachite handle, Signed Gabriel Falguieres. France 1900.
By Gabriel Falguieres
Located in Milan, IT
Falguieres. Gabriel Falguières created excellent Art Nouveau jewelry. We know that Falguières collaborated
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Gold, Iron

Georgian Circa 1790 Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Lady Bird 22 Carat Ring
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Georgian micro mosaic, late eighteenth century circa 1790, finely modelled as a ladybird, set into an octagonal goldstone. The gold mount echoes the octagonal shape of the goldstone...
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Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Carved Amethyst Peach Pendant 14K Gold Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
the gem posessed magical properties and used it in jewelry for royalty and other prominent figures
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Rectangular Box and Cover, China, circa 1880,
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Red lacquer box with the lid representing a scholar and children playing in a mountainous garden, the outer sides covered with repeated geometric patterns. This box was made in China...
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Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Double Butterfly Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of marital happiness. Ring band is adjustable. All jewelry sales are final. No refunds or exchanges
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Other

Ancient Sealing Wax Seal , 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Sealing Wax Seal. Italy, late 18th Century. Good condition with signs of age.
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Other

Ancient Sealing Wax Seal, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Sealing Wax Seal. Italy, late 18th Century. Good condition with signs of age.
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Other

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique hinged antique Art Deco Gilt Metal Belt Buckle. Czech Republic, late 19th Century. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Sealing Wax Seal. Italy, late 18th Century. Good condition with signs of age.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Other

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Circa 1960-70 Handmade Turquoise Silver Man s Ring
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960-70 turquoise & silver man's ring, Israel. Hand made. Marked "Israel". Silver purity mark rubbed. Size. 10.
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Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Silver

Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle realized in gilded metal. Hand carved. Very good condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Metal Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Turkish/Bulgarian Ethnic Brooch , realized in 19th Century. Metal, enamel, precious stones. Very good condition.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Metal, Enamel

Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle in silvered metal encrusted with mother-of-pearl reliefs, realized in 19th Century. Excellent condition.
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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Ancient Metal Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Ottoman pendant, realized in 19th Century. Metal, enamel, precious stones. Very good condition.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Metal, Enamel

Vintage Ole Lynggaard Ear Clips Made In 14 Carat Gold With Culture Pearl
Located in Lejre, DK
These vintage ear clips by Ole Lynggaard are exquisite pieces of jewelry crafted from 14-carat gold
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Early 19th Century Danish Other Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Alfred Beurdeley Tulip King Wood Bronze Jewelry Casket on Stand Paris France
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped Tulip and Kingwood with bronze mounts jewelry casket on stand This is one of the finest jewelry
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585 Designed By Bernhard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
their elegance and sophistication. Bernhard Hertz, a renowned name in Danish jewelry design, is
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19th Century Danish Other Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925
Located in Worcester, GB
Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925 A finely crafted platinum and diamond horseshoe brooch, dating to circa 1925. This elegant early 20th-century piece is set with a...
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Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Platinum

Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The portrait is reminiscent of female portraits painted by Alphonse Mucha. The elegant w...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Pewter

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
A hair Kanzashi stick from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Kanzashi hair decoration from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1890. This hair double...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique French purses, crafted circa 1880, captures the delicate refinement of the Belle Époque period. Both are fashioned from fine black fabric and beautifully...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Jeweled elephant carrying warriors, 19th century — J.S. Kaufmann, Hanau
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Jeweled Elephant Carrying Warriors, 19th Century — J.S. Kaufmann, Hanau Origin: Hanau, Germany Maker: J.S. Kaufmann (active from 1889) Materials: Silver, ivory, semi-precio...
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Victorian Bracelet
Located in Chonburi, TH
The Victorian white coral bracelet is a striking piece of antique jewelry, epitomizing the elegance
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Bracelet
Antique Victorian Bracelet
$5,505 Sale Price
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Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box
By Limoges
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful porcelain Limoges box hand-painted rose flowerettes adorned with painted gold designs and gold hardware.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain Sterling Pendant, Marked Siam, 925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, marked Siam, (pre-1949), 925, and sterling. The cobalt is well controlled, dating the porcelain plaque after 1830. 2 5/8" dia...
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Cartier Art Deco, 18K Powder, Lipstick 4.365 Oz. Auction Prices exceeded $35000
By Cartier
Located in Soquel, CA
from disassembled jewelry and other objects, including ancient items from Persian, Indian, Chinese, and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold

Elaborate Beaded Handbag with Cloisonné-Style Clasp, Historicism circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This round antique beaded handbag from the Historicist period, dating to around 1880, is a true collector’s piece and a fine example of 19th-century textile craftsmanship. Its richly...
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585 Designed By Bernhard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
, a distinguished figure in Danish jewelry design, is known for his meticulous attention to detail and
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19th Century Danish Other Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

English antique Georgian silver mounted moss agate brooch circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
jewellery from this early period. The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piece of moss agate with a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Silver

Doublé Art Deco Face-a-Main Lorgnette, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
A Doublé Art Deco face-a-main Lorgnette, 1920s Art Deco French hinged spring reading or Opera glasses. The glasses disappear double folded at the top of the stem. By pulling down (n...
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Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Jeweled walking stick, Lilies of the Valley, by Renato Brozzi, Italy 1900.
By Renato Brozzi
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau jeweled stick, L-shaped knob in 800/1000 silver (parts of the knob are gilded) worked in repoussé and finished with a chisel, depicting a floral motif: bra...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver

Jeweled silver walking stick depicting chrysanthemums, by Tiffany, USA 1890-1900
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking Stick: A jeweled cane, a curved handle in sterling silver, 925/1000, embossed and chiselled, featuring the Tiffany Chrysanthemum floral motif. The design is distinguished by ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver

Art Nouveau Pewter Cabochon Tree Ring Stand Holder By G L Connell London
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely Art Nouveau pewter & cabochon tree ring stand. William Hutton for G L Connell, London. Circa 1900. The stand is of triangular obelisk form with applied turquoise cabochon t...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter

Swiss Made Rolled Gold Plate Art Deco Women s Watch by Gruen w/ Wristband
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Rolled-Gold Art Deco women's wristwatch exudes timeless elegance with geometric patterns along the case of the watch case and a 17-jewel hand winding 210SS Veri movement by ...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It ...
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1850s Victorian Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief work. The silver features unidentified hallmarks, suggesting a possible custom or arti...
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1860s Antique Furniture And Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Furniture And Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique furniture and jewelry on 1stDibs. A piece of antique furniture and jewelry — often made from metal, silver and gold — can elevate any home. Find 389 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of antique furniture and jewelry now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique furniture and jewelry — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of antique furniture and jewelry, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique furniture and jewelry has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by William Comyns, Asprey International Limited and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Furniture And Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique furniture and jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $12 and can go as high as $86,363, while the average can fetch as much as $1,286.
Questions About Antique Furniture And 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 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, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry armoires are furniture pieces designed to hold jewelry. It is characterized by its outswing doors and stacked drawers designed for easy organization. You can shop a collection of jewelry armoires from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.