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Antique Georgian Coral Hair Slide Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
Georgian pin features a stunning flame like coral branches set on a brass pin. The pin could be worn as a
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Brass
Antique Carved Rose Quartz 14K Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality hand carved oval rose quartz pin brooch set in a 14K yellow gold frame. This is a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1920s of a woman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning early 1910-1920s Sterling silver Pin Pendant. Large in scale and makes a statement. Large
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Antique Enamel Daisy Stick Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
"Scarf Pins" and were an essential item of jewelry for fashionable gentlemen. The form of signature
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Sterling Art Deco Enameled Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel
1800s Miniature Pearl Diamond Gold Portrait Pin Cushion
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This miniature portrait of a young lady centers this unique gold pin 'cushion' with 14 removable
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pietra Dura Brooch Pin, Italy, circa 1875
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gold Pietra Dura brooch pin, Italy, circa 1875. The elongated shape, fine Pietra Dura floral white
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Portrait Pin Girl Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late Victorian Gibson girl portrait pin captures the iconic elegance of the Art Nouveau
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Copper Isis Hammered Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In Egyptian mythology, Isis is a potent deity linked with motherhood, magic, and fertility. She is frequently portrayed wearing a headdress resembling a crown, cow horns, and a solar...
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1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Victorian era gold and Sciacca coral pin, England, 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
The Victorian era pin, is made out of 8 Kt.yellow gold and pink–orange Sciacca coral. A brunch of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the
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1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Moorish Brass XL Teardrop Hat Pin - 11 ¾”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Brass
Antique Gold Stick Pin Featuring Classical Grotesque Mask, English, c.1880
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Gold Stick Pin Featuring Classical Grotesque Mask, English, c.1880
A fine-quality antique
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Late 19th Century British Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Silver Vintage Austrian Charivari Grandeln Lederhosen Octoberfest Hat Pin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This curious Folk Art stick pin was probably worn by a man, in particular, a hunter, as a charm
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Forehead Needle and Stick Pins
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These magnificent and rare antique 19th century forehead needle and stick pins jewelry set are made
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hair Pin Star Cut Steel Horn Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little cut steel hair pin has been hand crafted in the second quarter of the 19th
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1830s English Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Cut Steel
Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Hair Pin/Bobbin or Slide.
This
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
High Victorian Faceted Jet Hat Pin w Sterling Silver Stem - 6 ½”, 1890s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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1890s Unknown High Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Amber Glass Cabochon Hat Pin w Moorish Base, - 8 ½”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Victorian Nouveau Brass Opaline Glass Flower Hat Pin w Crystals - 7 ¾”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Pink Molded Glass - 7 ¾” , 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Brass
Victorian Moorish Brass Hat Pin w Turquoise Stones and Crystals - 8 ½”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Brass
Antique 14ct and 20ct Gold Stick Pin – Classical Mask Motif c.1880
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique 14ct and 20ct Gold Stick Pin – Classical Mask Motif c.1880
A fine quality antique stick
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Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch Pin Arts and Crafts Period
By Peer Smed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bold and impressively-sized sterling silver calla lily brooch/pin by famed silversmith Peer Smed
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold 18k Star on Jasper Sphere Pin Early 20th Century
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Gold 18k Star on Jasper Sphere Pin. Antique.
Early 20th Century.
Total length: 8.80
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Early 20th Century European Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Filled on Silver Intial "S" Laurel Wreath Border Pin Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn-of-the-century oval initial "S" gold filled on the silver pin with a laurel wreath border
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Victorian Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Amethyst Molded Glass Crystal - 7", ca 1900
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Extra Long Victorian Aesthetic Milk Glass Globe Hat Pin w Crystals - 9”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Victorian Art Nouveau XL Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details - 9 ¼”, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Belle Époque Niello Pin Bar Brooch Tie Brooch Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pin has been handcrafted in the beginning of the 20th century. Its shape indicates
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Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Niello
Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual hair ornaments come as a set of four haipins with two prongs each and two pins with
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1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Chalcedony, Silver
Plique A Jour 18K Gold Diamond And Blue Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Blue and white Plique-à-Jour 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire pin brooch in the form of a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Antique Adie
Lovekin Ltd Birmingham c1906 Silver Ballroom Shoe Pin Cushion
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with meticulous attention to details,
this Antique English Sewing Cushion Pin is
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Set of Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins w Crystals - 9 ¼", 1900
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
sizes, the garnet set ends of the ribbons are riveted to the pin made out of horn, they are following
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Liberty
Co attr Arts and Crafts silver
enamel hat pin with Celtic decoration
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, attributed in the style of Archibald Knox. An Arts and Crafts silver hat pin with
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexican Lady In Hat Letter "V" Initial Pin Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a vintage brooch pin crafted from 925 sterling silver, depicting a lady wearing a hat. The
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1920s Mexican Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch or pin is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Antique Hair Pin Head Ornament Gilt Silver Red Glass Heart Oak Leaves
Located in Munich, Bavaria
filigree wire attached to the wide pin. The other side pf the hair ornament shows an open work pointed
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Victorian Brass Filigree Monogrammed Hat Pin -
DGV
- U.K. - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian brass filigree hat pin - massive size - 'DGV' monogram - unsigned - United Kingdom
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Silver Shoe Pin Cushions Chester 1910, S. Blankensee
Son
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of Silver Shoe Pin Cushions Chester 1910, S. Blankensee & Son. These are matched shoes close
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Horse Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
popular motif in Edwardian-era jewelry.
The pin head measures approximately 0.5 inches by 0.75 inches
Category
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Airedale Terrier Dog Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delightful example of early 20th-century jewelry design, this antique stick pin (circa 1920
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
antique brooch is ideal for collectors of Edwardian jewelry, platinum diamond pins, and horseshoe or good
Category
1910s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Royal Crown “Order of the Amaranth” Platinum
Diamond Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
, platinum diamond pin, antique Masonic brooch, old European cut diamond brooch, Art Deco platinum jewelry
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Silver Rabbit Stickpin
Located in Lewisburg, PA
craftsmanship and playful motifs favored in 19th-century fine jewelry.
The pin head measures approximately 0.6
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Brooch - Circa 1920
s
Located in Tampa, FL
geometric brooch, antique diamond pin, vintage platinum jewelry, 1920s diamond brooch, Edwardian Art Deco
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mercury Presenting an Infant Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
inspiration in jewelry, this brooch pin captures both artistry and timeless mythological symbolism, making it
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold Plate, Copper
Vintage Daisy Duck Brooch by Wendy Gell
By Wendy Gell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gell's work during that era.
Wendy Gell's jewelry, especially her Disney character pins, remains
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Late 19th Century Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold Plate
French Art Deco Platinum
Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
of Art Deco jewellery. To the hinged double pin at the rear the piece features a rubbed French
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
size, set in silver, with a silver pin and fittings.
This beautiful brooch is shaped as an elegant
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Silver
$9,833 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Victorian era’s tradition of sentimental or memorial jewelry.
Fitted with its original pin and C-clasp
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
make a wonderful piece of wedding jewellery, and can be worn pinned to clothing, strung on a chain as a
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$8,849 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Victorian jewelry. A sturdy hinged pin and bail allow the jewel to be worn both as a pendant or brooch, a
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Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant.
Silver Metal
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Ottoman Style Turkish Silver Brooch or Veil Pin with Moorish Filigree Lace
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pin, openwork lace with filigree borders.
Middle Eastern Turkish collectible silver jewelry brooch pin
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Jewelry Pins
Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Algerian Berber women traditionally stored their small jewelry rings and pins in these boxes.
Due to their
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Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
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 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 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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