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1910s Antique Aquamarine Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 1.54 Carat Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum setting; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive
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1920s Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s 3.15 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A6778
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1920s English Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Emerald Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/estate jewelry
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1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C7063
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Platinum

1910s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1910s French Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1660s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.72 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
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1910s French Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1911 Diamond Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique five
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1910s English Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 4.10Ct Aquamarine and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry/estate jewelry. Aquamarine Quality Cut Square Faceted Content 4.10 carats Dimensions 10.25mm
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1880s Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 15.66 Carat Peridot and 1.65 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this fine example of peridot jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine antique ruby and gold band ring has
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.02 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: W8322
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1920s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
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1920s French Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 10.35 Carat Cabochon Cut Moonstone and Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold necklace; part of our Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
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1890s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Moonstone, Yellow Gold

1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/ estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A1706
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum set cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Estate

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1920s Dutch Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby, Sapphire and Seed Pearl 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A7625
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Estate

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Crystal Necklace in 15k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique necklace has been
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890s Ruby and Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine example of Victorian jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.42 Carat Diamond and Platinum Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color G Clarity P2 Cut Old
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1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 4.92 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Collarette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/estate jewelry
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1.48 Carat Sapphire 1.04 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: W9771
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Color G Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive diamond three stone ring
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1910s English Contemporary Antique Jewelry Estate

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set three stone / trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s 2.50 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.60 Carat Opal and 2.95 Carat Diamond, 9K Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery/estate jewelry. Opal Quality Color White Cut Cabochon Content 2.60 carats Dimensions 11.51mm x
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Antique French 9.30 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
may detract from the true representation of this fine piece of antique jewelry/estate jewelry. Item
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1890s French Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery/estate jewelry. Garnet Quality Cut Cabochon Content 0.01 carat Diamond Quality Colour (average
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 2.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive
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1890s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.25 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and silver set mandolin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewellery and estate jewelry
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1890s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1880s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of animal related jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A7809
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this fine example of sapphire jewellery/estate jewelry. Sapphire Quality Color
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse antique and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique
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1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 0.78Ct Ruby and 0.40Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of ruby jewellery/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Cut Mixed Content 0.78 carat Diamond Quality
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1910s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1870s Victorian Agate and Seed Pearl, Diamond Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of Victorian jewelry/estate jewelry. SKU: A7866
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19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of antique Burmese ruby jewelry/estate jewelry. Burma Ruby Quality Cut Round/Oval Content 3.00
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian bar brooch has been crafted in 15k
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 4.59Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Floral Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewelry/estate jewelry
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1880s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/estate jewelry
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.17 Carat Ruby 1.56 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of ruby jewelry/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 1.17
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1910s Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

1.55ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and 1.10ct Diamond Pearl and Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A8973
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 1.02 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.90 Carat Zircon and Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique diamond
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Early 1900s French Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s 1.60 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A4309
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1920s Australian Antique Jewelry Estate

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Antique Jewelry Estate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique jewelry estate you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique jewelry estate may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique jewelry estate over the years, but those made by Estate Jewelry, Cartier and Masriera are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique jewelry estate can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 176, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique jewelry estate for sale for women should be easy, but there are 72 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Jewelry Estate?

The price for an antique jewelry estate starts at $295 and tops out at $119,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,250.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Estate
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called estate jewelry relates to the origin of pieces that fall under this category of adornment. Estate jewelry refers to pieces previously owned by someone else that became available for purchase as a part of an auction or sale after their death. An estate is the collective name for all the property and assets that an individual leaves to their heirs. Thus, estate jewelry gets its name from the fact that it is a part of a person's estate. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Whether estate jewelry is real varies. The term “estate jewelry” describes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches and other pieces that become available for sale as a part of a person's estate after they die. Because people collect many kinds of jewelry, both fine jewelry — featuring precious metals and genuine gemstones — and costume jewelry — made of less expensive materials — can be part of an estate and therefore classified as estate jewelry. Find a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, estate jewelry can be worth buying. At estate sales, purchasing vintage and antique jewelry may be possible for less than you'd expect to pay elsewhere. In addition, many people appreciate the one-of-a-kind character of estate pieces. When it comes to buying estate jewelry, it’s important to patronize only reputable sources. This alone significantly diminishes the potential for mishap. Beyond buying from a reliable source, it’s important to get as much verifiable information about the accessory as possible. Buyers should keep in mind, however, that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. If you’re looking for jewelry, a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry can be found on 1stDibs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if estate jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks. Pieces crafted out of sterling silver, platinum, gold and other precious metals usually feature markings to identify their materials. You can find images of these markings on trusted online resources and compare them to your pieces. Maker's marks can also be a good indication. Some jewelry makers specialize in costume jewelry, which is less likely to feature genuine materials, while others produce fine jewelry, which is usually made of real gemstones and precious metals. If you still have questions about your pieces, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can assist you. Shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings 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 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 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.