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14KT Antique Retro pin with diamonds and onyx RARE
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Incredible beautiful pin in 14KT yellow gold, year is unknown.
The onyx is natural and the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
and some were even adorned with jewelry. The cameos usually depicted the portrait of the "idealized
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Exquisite Jade Art Deco enamel pin-brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is very striking, high-quality brooch from the height of the Art Deco era. It is made with a high karat gold frame featuring a beautifully carved piece of fine green jade. The c...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Art Deco Palladium Pearl Diamond Geometric Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: Palladium
Weight: 5.3 Grams
Gemstone: Pearl, Diamonds
Measurement: 7/8" x 1 5/16"
A striking Art Deco brooch crafted in palladium, showcasing a bold architectural desi...
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Palladium
Antique Edwardian Long Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin, c. 1895.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Edwardian ribbon bow motif long pin with both European cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds
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1890s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Art Deco treasure showcasing a sophisticated bow brooch. Adorned with old European white diamonds, the piece radiates brilliance and sparkle. A central line of french-cu...
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1890s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 11.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular platinum Edwardian bow pin is set with approximately 11.25cts of European and old
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$14,400 Sale Price
28% Off
Victorian Coral 14KT Earrings
Pin Set
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous Pin & Earring Victorian Set
Swirl design with "Plume" accents on the gold.
Coral branches
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond
Aquamarine Brooch Pin by Kohn
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A truly wonderful American Art Deco creation by the Kohn jewellery firm, circa 1930s. Handmade in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Falcon Talon Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French falcon talon hat pin, of silvered gilt metal, the talon clutching a hematite
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Hematite, Gilt Metal, Steel
Art Deco 14K Gold Small Filigree Brooch/Pin
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold Filigree Small Pin. It depicts an Art Deco engraved white and yellow gold bow
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
resemble a berry.
An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era.
Marked on frame and pin
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst
Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
or thinly hammered sheets. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1900's, especially in the
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Circle Pin
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful brooch showcases the classic Art Deco design popularized by Cartier in the early part of the twentieth century. Two square or princess cut diamonds adorn the sides imp...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany 19th Century Carved Labradorite Frog Stick Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and Rare Tiffany Carved Labradorite Frog 18K Stick Pin from the late 19th Century. The
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1870s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch with Old Mine Diamond, circa 1920
Overview
A finely crafted
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond
Edwardian Platinum, Natural Unheated Sapphire, and Diamond Pin
Located in Princeton, NJ
cut diamond pin in the shape of a balloon with a bow. This magnificent piece is Edwardian and hails
Category
1890s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Diamond Monogram Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this fine example of antique Victorian jewellery/estate jewelry.
Dimensions
Length of drop 8.45cm/3.33
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.49ct Lozenge Aquamarine Solid White Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
sophistication to any outfit, this pin is an ideal gift for yourself or a loved one who appreciates fine jewelry
Category
Early 1900s Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame
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1910s American Artisan Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 14KT Yellow Gold Pink Cameo Portrait Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
detailing. Weighing 11.88 grams, this versatile piece can be worn as either a pin or a pendant. Cameos of
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small Antique 10K White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful antique filigree bar pin is 10K white gold.
Measurements: 1/4 by 1 1/16 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
White Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rose gold pin; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique pin
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Coral Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.3 grams
Pin
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricately carved picturesque Brooch with a Early C closure pin pin back. Hallmarked on the back
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Antique Archaeological Revival 15kt gold Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Archaeological Victorian Etruscan revival pin /brooch with beautiful details . Pin front
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare diamond set arrow jabot pin from the world renowned luxury jewellery
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Peridot Gold Frog Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Edwardian cute little frog stickpin or lapel pin is created with green peridot and
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pin with 3 natural gem stones ruby sapphire and old mine cut diamond pin was made during
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1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco bar pin crafted in platinum with an 18K yellow gold pin portion (Stamped: 750
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Coral, Onyx and Diamond Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pin/pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this piece begins with
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century stick pin is made of 14 karat gold and seed pearls. This beautiful stick
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold stick pin set with seed pearls. This handcrafted stick
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Etruscan Enamel
Pearl Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
exquisite addition to any Victorian-era jewelry collection!
Measurements: The pin/pendant has a length of 2
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Mourning Whitby Black Jet Gold Bar Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning Jet & gold Victorian Bar Pin Pin Back 10k Gold as well as details on the top
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold and Black
White Enamel Hat Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold & enamel hat pin.
With a 14k gold bulb-shaped black & white striped
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Swan Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful diamond, pearl, and ruby swan pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! This lovely piece
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Antique bar pin, finely crafted in platinum set with blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.20 ct
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18kt Gold Pin Brooch with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
A timeless expression of antique artistry, this elegant pin is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold and silver floral brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Brooch is 67 x 31mm. Weight 16.6 grams.
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Moonstone Cabochon
Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian gold and moonstone stickpin.
With a smooth, oval moonstone cabochon bezel set in 10k gold with decorative oval frame.
Simply a great stickpin!
Date:
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Straight Pin, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
. Just over 3 inches in length, this Edwardian pin has approximately .30 cts of diamonds.
This long
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1910s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
$1,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 15k Oval Citrine
Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sweet 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Elegantly designed, this brooch radiates
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
TIFFANY
CO. Edwardian 14K Pearl Golf Club Bar Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful gold pin by legendary jeweler Tiffany & Co. from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! Crafted
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Citrine and Chrysophrase Gold and Silver Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish pin holds a large pear cut citrine measuring 24mmx12mm and bright little chrysophrase
Category
1910s Unknown Modern Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Chrysophrase, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Enamel Lily Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel Pin Brooch
18ct Gold
Fabulous French Made Stock Pin. Features a Pretty Little
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely stunning English Art Deco diamond brooch set in 18k yellow gold and topped with platinum, circa 1930's.
The brooch of classic Art Deco design with an overall rectangul...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Unger Brothers Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Brooch or Pin
By Unger Brothers
Located in Venice, CA
been expertly converted to a pin by removing the center piece for the belt. They left the two tines and
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 15K Gold Amethyst Scarab and Serpent Scepter Ruby Pin
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique scepter pin brings together ancient symbolism and early fine-jewelry
Category
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
$1,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Victorian Seed-Pearl Gold Starburst Pin-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An antique from the turn of the 20th century, this starburst piece can be worn as a brooch or a simple chain can be added to the 2 bails for pendant wear. It is covered in natural se...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Victorian Coral Claw Stick Pin, 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive 19th Century Victorian Coral Claw Stickpin set in 14k gold. Beautifully detailed claw holding large natural salmon toned coral bead. Special because of its impressive size. ...
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds weighing 1 carat total. Hand-fabricated in platinum with a gold pin catch, a piece of jewelry, art
Category
1920s British Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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 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 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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