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Antique Victorian Etruscan 15k Solid Gold Hair Picture Locket Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
photo or lock of hair. The glass is chipped but still fully functioning. The piece has both a pin on the
Category
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Masked Woman Maiden Goddess Flower Brooch Pin Silver Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Silver Art Nouveau Brooch Pin in the form of a masked Woman, Maiden
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Old Cut Opal
Ruby Cross Design Jabot Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 4.89 Grams
Overall Height: 70.7mm (2.7") (including pin) - 27mm (1") (not including pin)
Overall Width
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Wiese dragon tie pin in 18k, gothic revival, renaissance revival, Louis Wiese
By Jules
Louis Wiese
Located in PARIS, FR
Wiese dragon tie pin in 18 karat yellow gold. Beautiful tie pin in the medieval neo-Gothic style
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Georgian 10K Yellow Gold Silver Top Diamond Floral Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 10K Yellow Gold Silver Top Diamond Floral Stick Pin. This beautiful
Category
Early 1800s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Duck Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Duck Stick Pin. This incredible
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE Pin with Papal Mark
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Victorian Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features agate EYE with a papal
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.47Ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch/Hair Pin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set crescent brooch/hair pin - boxed; part of our diverse antique diamond crescent brooches
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Platinum Old Euro Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Platinum Old Euro Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant. This
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Rare find! A wonderful Georgian diamond deer brooch! Beautiful pair of sweet reindeer with rose cut diamonds and little ruby eyes. Both a doe and a buck depicted in this swe...
Category
Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Hessonite Garnet, Diamond, and Pearl Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning diamond, pearl, and hessonite garnet pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Hessonite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster stick pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features a cultured
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Metal: 14k white gold
Weight
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Bow Lapel Pin. This exquisite piece combines the sophistication of platinum with the allure of
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bar pin composed of platinum with sapphires and diamonds. There is one larger Old
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold
Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian gold and diamond love knot stick pin.
Set with a round brilliant diamond to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Art Deco 1920s Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Brooch/Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold Art Deco brooch set with forty-nine old European cut diamonds approximately 2.29 total carat weight and matching VS2-I1 clarity and G-I color and 12 synthetic...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian heart pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
estate tie bar / hair clip / brooch pin
7 x 3mm natural emerald cut tourmaline
2.4 inches long
Category
1910s Contemporary Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Thieves of Baghdad Signed Enamel, Glass and Faux Pearl Pin / Brooch Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and amazing pin made for the Thieves of Baghad movie is encrusted with vibrant color
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
Antique Victorian Silver and 14K Gold Old Mine Diamond Pin and Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian Silver and 14K Gold Old Mine Diamond Pin and Pendant. This incredible
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Metal: Platinum
Weight
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 10 Karat Gold
Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
The pin is slightly bent at its tip
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Art Deco 1920s Platinum Coral and Transitional Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, and fourteen diamonds, set in platinum, with a platinum pin.
This striking brooch resembles a
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
$3,107 Sale Price
36% Off
Victorian Vintage Diamond Brooch Platinum Brooch Pin circa early 1900
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
Platinum approx 28 grams
Natural Diamonds approx 6 carat
mix sizes and
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Georgian Mourning Pin with Purple Paste Stones, circa 1820
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1820, this 14k gold pin would have been worn in the Georgian era as a way to memorialize
Category
1820s European Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, created around 1900.
Essex Crystal depicting a
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
A Victorian watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold
Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase
Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$10,777 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique Art Deco Two Tone Gold Hand Wheat Engraved Long Bar Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 6.4mm (approx.)
Backing: Pin w/ Hook Closure
Condition: Antique Art Nouveau. 1 Stone has a chip. Shows
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
By George Shiebler
Located in New York, NY
silver wares and jewelry in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During the later years of
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold, Opal,
Diamond Clover Shaped Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian 14k gold, opal and diamond stick pin.
With three opal cabochons prong set in
Category
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Tiffany
Co. Edwardian 16K Gold Scarf Pin/ Brooch with Aquamarine and Pearl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning 14k gold Tiffany & Co. scarf pin features two beautiful aquamarines prong set in the
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Egyptian Revival Plique-à-Jour Carved Carnelian Scarab Eagle Pin, 1923
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin is quite the piece! This Egyptian Revival pin features a lovely scarab in the center made
Category
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold
Seed Pearl Aesthetic Movement Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
robust bar pin and integral catch to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful piece of Aesthetic Movement jewelry
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian Flower Basket Diorama Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Features a Hand
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell
Co. Diamond Bar Pin
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats.
Signed by J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Circa 1920s
2 3/8 x 1/8 inches
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Era 18KT Yellow Gold/Platinum Diamond Lapel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Embrace antique charm with our Victorian Era 18KT Yellow Gold/Platinum Top Diamond Stick Lapel Pin
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Art Deco Lingerie Bar Pin - 14k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bar Pin
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Features: Filigree & Milgrain Detailing
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Unenhanced Star Sapphire Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Pin
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire, sapphire and diamond pin. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Lapis Lazuli and enamel croquet brooch, tie pin, 15k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
pin.
Designed as a croquet mallet, ball and hoop the mallet is crafted from rich 15ct gold, the hoop
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$549 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Silver
14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry from one collector. Be sure to check our storefront for more
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Fleur-de-lis Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian stylized fleur-de-lis stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Cherub Angels Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Antique Cabochon Ruby Hat Pin.
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, platinum and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one old single cut
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$578 Sale Price
20% Off
1895 Art Nouveau Diamond and Peridot Enamel and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Floral Pin with Multi-Colored Crystals, Early 1900s, Gold Plated
Located in Milford, DE
4" x 1.5" (inches)
Unveil the allure of yesteryear with this enchanting antique gold-plated pin
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early Marius Hammer Labradorite Flower Brooch Pin Norway Silver Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is the gorgeous early Marius Hammer Art Nouveau silver pin brooch in the form of a flower set
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Labradorite, Silver
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold and silver. The piece
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Colourful Pearl Holly Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian holly leaf pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and silver. Circa 1890.
The piece
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch and Hair Pin, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond six point star brooch and hair pin, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Antique Jewelry Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of antique jewelry pins for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique jewelry pins bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Krementz
Co each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 959, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, old mine cut and rose cut antique jewelry pins for sale. When shopping our range of antique jewelry pins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Antique Jewelry Pins?
On average, antique jewelry pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,950, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Pins
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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French Soup Bowl
French Spelter Boy
French Sunburst Chair
French Tole Verriere
French Window Shutters
Frionnet Francois