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Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold, Blue Topaz,
Button Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Edwardian bar pin.
In 14k gold (with a 10k pin stem).
By Bippart and Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian Gold 1 Carat Pin Natural Old European Diamond Brooche, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Gold 1 Carat (approximate) Natural Old European Diamond Brooche, Circa 1910.
The pin is
Category
1910s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique sword and sheath brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with a rich rosy tone during the early Victorian era. This brooch features an emerald cut n...
Category
1890s Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 10k White Gold Lab Grown Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 28.32mm (1.11")
Overall Width: 28.03mm (1.10")
Thickness: 7.3mm (approx. - not including the pin or bail
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
It features a shell
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Duck Stick Pin Diamond Accents and Ruby Eye Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
jewelry box or soft pouch, ensuring the pin remains separated from other pieces to prevent scratches or
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond Crown Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond Crown Brooch Pin
Metal: 14k rose
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Ruby and Amethyst Triangular Floral Brooch Pin in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch! Features a triangular, intricately accented, gold-plated metal setting with a centerpiece amethyst cabochon, which resembles a floral motif. Three faceted rubies...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate
Victorian Art Nouveau Amethyst Pin Brooch in Vermeil Filigree Setting, 1920s
Located in Milford, DE
An ornate brooch from the Victorian/Art Nouveau era featuring a genuine, faceted, open-back amethyst bezel set in a textured filigree vermeil setting.
Amethyst diameter approx 2 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Vermeil
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
18 karat solid gold Art Nouveau brooch - floral bouquet of flowers pin - Antique
Located in Antwerp, BE
hand-made engravings. The clasp, which we believe is attached later, is a pin with a trombone clasp
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Art Deco Amethyst
Seeded Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch / Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian art-deco brooch features a 1.8 x 1.4 cm centerpiece faceted, open back amethyst gemstone, surrounded by real seeded pearls and set in a gold-plated sterling silver fil...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Victorian Gold Pendant
Brooche .65 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond
Pearl Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 14k Gold Pendant & Brooche, 0.65 Carat Natural Old European Diamond & Pearl Pin. The
Category
1920s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx, Black Enamel And Seed Pearl Pin
Located in New York, NY
The elegant and timeless design of this antique Victorian era pin showcases a beautiful combination
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Pendant Pin Brooch Gold Victorian French Original 1880
s-1890
s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1880's-1890's Vintage Victorian French Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant Pin
Category
1880s French Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by embossed lily foliate designs. Signed: TF in circle for Theodor Fahrner and 935. Ci...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
$450 Sale Price
69% Off
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes Brooch or Pin No. 101
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver Georg Jensen brooch or pin.
Model no. 101 - 'Moonlight Grapes
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
west w/ the pin backing running horizontally)
Height: 25mm (0.98") (north to south w/ the pin backing
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Meyle
Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel pin by Meyle & Mayer.
Fabulous antique piece created in the city of
Category
19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
beautiful pieces we have seen. The brooch pin is Silver with a gold wash. It dates to the Art Nouveau to
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Belle Époque Angel Goddess Maiden Lyre Mistletoe Flower Brooch Pin Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
are her lovely wings. The brooch has a watch pin hook on the reverse from which you can hang a
Category
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Antique Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Drop Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite., weighing approx. 2.5tcw. Hand c...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold and Silver Diamond Fleur de Lis Pin / Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large and eye-catching old mine cut diamond fleur de lis pin that can also be worn as a pendant
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Silhouette
Measurements
Tall: 1 13/32" (35.3mm)
Wide: 1 5
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
topped in sterling silver, the pendant/pin displays an elaborate foliate design, encrusted with
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Buggy Car Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
is a five digit number on the back of the pin but we do not know exactly which jewelry house it came
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
STICK PINS 1880-1915 Antique Mixed Group Of 5 In 14Kt-18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Group of five antique sticks pins.
This is a very nice group of five antique stick-pins created
Category
1810s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Saphrite and Spinel Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Saphrite and Spinel Flower Brooch Pin.
Bezel set saphrites surround 3
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Spinel, Gold
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch circa late 1800
s 14 Karat Brooch Pin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch
Enamel and a center Diamond.
very beautiful piece.
From the late 1800's
Weight is: 9.60 grams 14k yellow gold
Size is: approx 1.25' inch
Diamond is ...
Category
1890s French Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond w/ Emeralds Open Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pin (maybe slightly under karat due to age of production)
Total Weight: 5.9 Grams
Overall Height
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Woven Hair Art Mourning Brooch or Pin Engraved
Mother
Located in Philadelphia, PA
that reads "Mother" and mounted on a gold-filled pin back.
In the Georgian and Victorian eras, woven
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond and Filigree Stick Pin in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time with our exquisite vintage stick pin, a true testament to the timeless elegance
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 10k Single Cut Vintage Floral Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Floral
Features: Filigree & Milgrain Detailing
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian Revival Lapis Lazuli Pharoah King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
wings. The brooch pin is hallmarked 800 Silver with a maker's mark of MF and a Tree motif. The brooch
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted Engraved 2-tone 14K Yellow and White Gold Bezel mounting. Versatile, can be worn as a Pin or
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Gold Simulated Emerald Art Deco Bar Brooch -10k Marq Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald
Cut: Marquise
Color: Green
Style: Bar Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin with Locking C-Clasp
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond
Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bow pin brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Royal Kings Brown Enamel and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
course of its history.
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Pin with Three Hematite Balls Hand Constructed in Solid Rose Gold
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a unique pin done in solid rose gold and hand constructed.
Suitable for a man or woman it
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...
Category
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Mine Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch 3ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This fabulously original Art Deco bow pin is crafted in platinum (pin is 14K white gold) and set
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Hand Painted Couple Miniature portrait and garnet pin earrings
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
grape cluster earrings and pin /brooch . You can see the female portrait wearing them.
unsigned Portrait
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Natural Pearl Gold Ribbon Filigree Pin Pendant Locket Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade natural pearl rose gold pin and locket necklace with original handmade chain. Bail and
Category
1870s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Silver
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Features: Filigree & milgrain detailing
Measurements
Tall: 13/32" (9.8mm
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting....
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.12ct Round Diamond in 15ct/ 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique diamond 0.12ct stickpin in 15ct white gold setting & a 9ct gold pin is the
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Long Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 18.09 Grams
Overall Height: 19.22mm
Overall Width: 73.48mm
Overall Thickness: 8.16mm
Backing(s): Pin w
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Located in New York, NY
, Regent Street .
The brooch is an exquisite example of early memorial jewelry with it's locket pendant
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Hardstone Banded Agate
Pearl Art Deco Brooch/Pendant 14k Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Convertible Brooch/Pendant
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Silhouette
Features: Fold-Out
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Features: Filigree design with etched & milgrain detailing
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1900s 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details:
Weight: .90ct, total weight
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: H
Clarity: VS
Pin
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Pin. This
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
pattern that adds a truly elegant touch to this brooch. The back is equipped with a pin and swivel closure
Category
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait
Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnificent brooch has its original finish and patina preserved, and attaches with a pin and hook closure at
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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This David Webb Coral Flower Brooch Is Better Than a Bouquet
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.
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