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Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box
Located in New York, NY
Brooch Pin in 14 Karat White Gold. The brooch is in its original fitted red leather and silk and velvet
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Ehlers
Co., 14k Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin with Seed Pearls, U.S., circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
EHLERS & CO. - Victorian 14K yellow gold horseshoe stick pin - set with thirteen graduated seed
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Demi Parure 14K Rosy Yellow Gold Earrings and Pin
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian demi parure 14K rosy yellow gold set with opal pin and earrings. The Australian white
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum with 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 10.1
Category
1920s European Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch circa early 1900
s 14 Karat Black Pin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch
Enamel and a center Pearl.
very beautiful piece.
From the early 1900's
Weight is: 4.30 grams
Size is: approx 1.' inch
Pearl is 3mm
Color: Victorian ...
Category
1910s French Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Onyx Pearl Pin Brooch Flower Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1860's Victorian Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone Cameo Child Head Emerald Gold Tie Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
gold and decorated with eight emeralds. The highly unusual pin has been executed around 1900 and is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Blue Enamel Bar Pin from 1915 Art Deco Greek Key
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
Owning this 14k yellow gold enamel bar pin with seed pearls from 1915 Art Deco is an opportunity to
Category
1910s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Key to My Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Heart Textured Key Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Key to My Heart Brooch
A beautiful pin made by Cartier depicting three intertwined
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 5 Carat Round Citrine Enamel and Pearl Gold Vintage Jabot Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Unique 5 Carat Round Citrine, Enamel and Pearl Gold Vintage Art Nouveau Jabot Brooch. C1905. Beautifully Hand-crafted in 22K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 2.2`` ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14k Sterling Diamond and Sapphire Starburst Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Irid Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch Pin Wreath Circa 1920
s 1930
s
Located in Greer, SC
piece for collectors of 1920's to 1930's fine artisan jewelry. Measures 1.35 inches in width by 1.7
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Enamel Gold Flower Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
surrounded by a knotted double gold wire covered in black enamel. the pin has been made around 1890-1900.
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Tie Pin in Silver and 14k Yellow Gold GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous antique tie pin featuring nine natural white button and semi-baroque pearls and old mine
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Gold Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage art nouveau circa 1900s Profile of a women brooch pin. Lovely lady in a bonnet. You can
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Detailed out of the ordinary antique yellow gold pin, with an edgy dagger sweet motif of a sharp
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pearl Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Pearl Crescent
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Brooch in the form of a Maiden Woman with Flowers in her hair and set with Pearls in a crescent moon motif. The Woman Brooch dates to the Belle Epoque - Art No...
Category
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Gold and Reverse Carved Crystal Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Yellow Gold Stick Pin with a Carved Reverse Essex Crystal depicting a Pheasant. The
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Autumn/Maple Leaf Stick/Tie Pin with Natural Pearls in 14/15 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Maple leaf design antique 14/15 carat yellow gold pin in the shape of a five corner leaf, detailed
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls
Located in Berkeley, CA
Natural white pearls play the part of white grapes that elegantly hang below golden leaves with six demantoid green garnets. The textured leaves have little lines that add an intrica...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Period 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapel Pin with Three Faces by Krementz
By Krementz
Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Kremnetz 14-karat American Art Nouveau period pin or brooch.
Of horizontal lozenge
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
German 1925 Art Deco Enameled No-3 Greyhound Dog Pin Brooch In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Greyhound
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$558 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco 1920 Hat Dress Stick Pin in .800 Silver with Carved Nephrite Green Jade
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco chinoiserie stick pin with green Jade.
Very nice antique piece from the European art
Category
1910s British Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
$798 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Art Deco H. Pomerantz Inc. N.Y. Amber Jelly Belly Bird Pin Brooch 5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This very Art Deco 5 inch Pomerantz Amber Jelly Belly Bird Brooch Pin is absolutely amazing. It is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
can also be worn as a pin. The pendant measures 1 7/8" long and just over 1" wide and includes a
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire White Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous diamond, sapphire, and emerald pendant and pin handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 18.42 Grams
Overall Height: 53.44mm
Overall Width: 33.85mm
Thickness: 13.52mm
Backing(s): Pin across the
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Nugget Vintage Pin
Located in Geneva, CH
Gold Nugget mounted on a Vintage Pin 14K gold.
Height (including pin): 7.00 centimeters.
Weight
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
$9,490
Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sapphires and rubies. 1.75 by 1.25 inches and fitted with a pin back, however this piece could easily be
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid - 18th Century Double Head Sardonyx Gold Turquoise Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very rare mid - 18th century double headed stick pin was carved out of sardonyx. The double
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900
s
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting
METAL / MATERIAL: 18
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin
In 14k gold.
Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
1920
s Filigree Platinum Over 14K WG Gold Bright Blue Sapphire Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This enchanting filigree pin / pendant comes from the 1920's and is made with platinum over 14k
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats G in color, I1 in clarity. Brooch weighs 4.4 grams.
Dimens...
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold
Silver 3.18ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Pendant
Hair Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and rosy toned gold gold pendant and hair pin, comprising one large
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$11,471 Sale Price
36% Off
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier.
Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
$5,598 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Nouveau Sterling silver Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau Brooch/ Pendant. Double duty, wear as a Pin or as a pendant with great Floral
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Platinum 2.75 carat Diamond Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace with 14K chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
can also be worn as a pin. The pendant measures 2 1/8" long with fold down bail and just under 1" wide
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique High Victorian Hat Pin Gilt Metal Brass Hair Ornament Hair Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Victorian hat pin/hair ornament was created in 1875 ca. The ornament is of
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Origami Pin Wheel Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Origami Pin Wheel Earrings. These gorgeous Retro earrings
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Onyx Pearl Victorian Mourning Convert Brooch/Pendant - 14k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Mourning
Era: Victorian
Date: 1880s - 1890s
Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold
Stone Information
Natural Onyx
Color: Black
Cultured Pearls
Color: Cream
Style: Convertible Broo...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a
Category
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Pin with Large Round Onyx Stone
Located in Long Beach, CA
This 30mm diameter onyx pin has a gold eight pointed star in the center and natural pearl inset
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Antique Belle Epoque Hat Pin Facetted Amethyst Pink and Purple Metal Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This splendid Belle Epoque hat pin convinces through its simplicity. The finely cut amethysts
Category
1880s European Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Base Metal
Antique Cupid
s Arrow Jabbot Pin Token of Love and Sentiment Silver Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This ia a extremely rare and wonderfully romantic piece of jewellery. It probably adorned an
Category
1750s George II Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
14k Rose Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Sunburst Pin/Pendant from the 1880s
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful sunburst pin or pendant is from the 1880s and is made with 14k rose gold and diamond
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry Pins
Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond, Opal, Emerald, + Ruby Fly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous fly pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
open work brooch pin is an absolute masterpiece of Art Deco jewelry design. It features a 9mm pearl in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved 3 Color Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin/pendant comes from the 1925 Art Deco period and features a large, hand carved, natural
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid
s Arrow Eternal Love Symbol Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian cut steel hairpin is designed as an arrow as used by cupid together with an eternity knot.
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Cut Steel
To The Moon Alice Hand Constructed Crescent Moon Pin with Diamonds, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This great high quality pin is entirely hand constructed in rose gold.
Set with diamonds and pink
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant. This gorgeous Black
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pin .20 Carat Fancy Brown Old Miner Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: .20ct, Old Mine Brilliant Diamond, Natural, Fancy Natural Brown, VS Clarity.
Pin Measurements
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
White Gold
Dreicer
Co. Old Euro Cut Diamond Star Shaped Pendant or Pin in 18 Karat Gold
By Dreicer
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Dreicer & Co. signed 18-karat gold and platinum star-shaped pin or pendant with Old-European cut
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Gold Plated Hat Pin
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau ornate gold plated hat pin with a lovely rectangular top featuring floral and swirl
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
18K Gold Lapel Pin
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This stunning early 20th century Continental 18K gold lapel pin is beautiful & is artistically
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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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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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Italian Cameo Pins
Jade Diamond Brooch Cartier
Faberge Stick Pin
Falcon Brooch
Turquoise Gold Bird Pin
French Linen Napkins
French Marionettes
French Musical Automaton Clock
French Orangerie Planters
French Pedal Car
French Pistol
French Royal Exchange London
French Soup Bowl
French Spelter Boy
French Sunburst Chair
French Tole Verriere
French Window Shutters
Frionnet Francois