Antique Jewelry Pins
to
195
2,484
756
1,783
1,783
1,582
1,034
391
334
268
222
208
166
93
71
50
39
31
24
16
15
13
11
11
10
8
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
63
55
22
13
12
Sort By
Antique Signed American Edwardian 14k Gold and Amethyst Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian stick pin.
In 14k gold.
By Eckfelt & Ackley Inc of Newark, NJ.
With a
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Bohemian Garnet & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin. Offered for sale is this truly spectacular Pin
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Swallow Cloak Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian turquoise, pearl, and yellow gold pair of pins, comprising twelve round half seed
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising twenty-six rose cut
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,327 Sale Price
20% Off
An Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold
0.10ct Old-European Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique Stick Pin is Edwardian,
dating back to beginning of XXc
Crafted in 15K Yellow Gold
Category
Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum
Gold Diamond Royal Crown w/ Sceptre Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.40ct (approx.)
Material: Solid Platinum w/ 14k Chain & Pin Back
Category
19th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Enamel Hat Needle Stick Pin
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Enamel Hat Needle Stick Pin
56 Russian Gold Stamp and 2 other
Lenght 6
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique (Edwardian) 9K Yellow Gold
1.00ct Bohemian (Pyrope) Garnet Stick Pin.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique Stick Pin dates back to Edwardian era (beg XXc)
featuring a cushion shaped Natural
Category
Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pole Vaulting 10 Karat Gold Metal Pin Brooch Rose Gold
Located in Wallkill, NY
initials, but unable to make out. Old C style closure. Metal dangles from the pin which says " POLE
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Pearl and 18 Carat Gold Pin in Original Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the centre. Comes in original box.
Total Length: 7.5cm
Pin Head Dimensions: 17x17mm
Weight: 2.9g
Category
1830s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Carved Stone Pin, Handmade
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Cameo Carved Stone Pin - Handmade - Amazing!
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Weight: 17.1 grams
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k yellow gold antique hand painted on porcelain portrait brooch pin with a bale on the back. The
Category
1920s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Mauboussin Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Lovebirds Pin, ca. 1920s
A very romantic Art Deco pin from
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold
Real Scarab Beetle Etruscan Revival Style Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & scarab beetle shell stick pin.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Prong-set with a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Cultured Pearl
10K Yellow Gold Stick Pin - Canada - Circa 1920
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco cultured pearl and 10K yellow gold stick pin - featuring a prong set round white cultured
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin-
This elegant bar pin features one
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum, Gold
Diamond Flower or Web Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian stick pin.
In a platinum spider web (or stylized flower) pattern.
With a
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Triangular Floral Turquoise Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Triangular Floral Turquoise Brooch/Pin. This exquisite piece
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold
Platinum .50ct Old Diamond Enamel Target Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Height: 66.7mm (2.6") (including pin) - 8mm (0.31") (not including pin)
Overall Width: 8mm (0.31
Category
19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Kurt Wayne Emerald 18karat Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Pin
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
,
This piece is in excellent condition. Secured with a single pin closure.
Weight is approx: 22.7 Grams
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Art Deco Austrian 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Heart Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
negative space in the setting is the perfect detail that ties the entire bar pin together. Sophisticated
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Victorian Double Serpent/Snake, Diamond, Madeira Garnet, and Pearl Pin
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14k Victorian pin features a double serpent design, with sparkling diamonds, a
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Egyptian Revival Sphinx Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Belle Epoque Human Serpent
Located in New York, NY
lion and the absolutely stunning winged serpent tail. The brooch pin is Sterling Silver and dates to
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Snake Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique amethyst, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one round, faceted amethyst, and
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,057 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Victorian Vintage Diamond Brooch Platinum Pin circa early 1900
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage art deco Brooch pin
Platinum approx 32 grams
Natural Diamonds approx 5.0 carat
mix sizes
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional mourning pin from the early Victorian (1850-1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Enamel
Hair Mourning Floral Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Height: 63.5mm (2.5") (including pin) - 13.2mm (0.52") (not including pin)
Overall Width: 13.3mm
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Cherub Cupid Angel Swing Brooch Pin Silver Grape Leaves
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian brooch pin with a Winged Cherub, Cupid or Angel on a
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Renaissance Revival Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Gilt Silver Pendant Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Renaissance revival Austro Hungarian gold gilded silver articulated pendant /pin / brooch
Category
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
that moves gracefully with you. This pin is not just a piece of jewelry; it’s a wearable work of art
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal
Antique Georgian 12k Gold
Silver Diamond Ruby Floral Branch Vine Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 11.29 Grams
Backing: Pin w/ Swivel Closure
Height: 21.3mm (0.84") (highest point. when pin is
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold
Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the pin, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
French 19th Century Tiger Eye Fine Pearl Rose Gold Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark.
A charming pin brooch featuring a 3-leaf clover
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking and highly unique tremblé pin from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era! This
Category
1850s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Diamond Arrow and Crescent Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Diamond Arrow and Crescent Pin Brooch. This
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Gold
Silver Diamond Flying Large Peacock Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (when pin is running horizontally)
Overall Width: 113.1mm (4.4") (when pin is running horizontally
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped Gold
Button Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian bar pin or brooch.
In platinum topped 14k karat yellow gold.
Set with 5
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise
Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Solid Rosy Yellow Gold
Weight: 7.72 Grams
Overall Height: 17.3mm (0.68") (at the center)(when pin is
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Reverse Crystal Large Hound Dog Stick Pin, 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Reverse Essex Crystal Hound Dog Stick pin, measuring 5/8 inch ( 16 MM
Category
1920s American Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Briolette Torch Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Briolette Torch Stick Pin. This
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Garter Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising two rose cut diamonds, and eleven
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$387 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 14 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Diamonds and Ruby circa 1900
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
14k Gold Brooch
about over 100 years old
Vantage beautiful Brooch Pin
New Addition to the piece
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pin 3.40 Carat Total Weight in Platinum, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Platinum Pin, convertible to pendant with rings on reverse. Contains 2 European cut
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Gold Onyx Bow Tie Brooch Pin with Pearl Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pin has a rollover closure and the piece has an internal hook used to hang a period timepiece. Gift
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, Gold
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Pearl
Enamel Gorgeous Ornate Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.)
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold w/ Blue Enamel - Back Frame & Pin Not Gold
Weight: 13.32 Grams
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold 3 Cameo Hardstone
Pearls Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Grayish White Colors - 2.3mm to 3.5mm each (approx.)
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold w/ 12k Gold Pin
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian round pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts a hunting dog. The circular
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pear Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, peridot, and pearl stick pin, comprising one pear cut green peridot, and
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Floral Motif Drop Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian floral motif pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features seed
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925
By Cellini
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Jade Onyx Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC really delicate and fine work of jeweler.
The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Mouse Ruby Eyes with Long Tail Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.3 grams
Pin
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Antique 5.00 Carat Round
Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Sewickley, PA
. Substantial yet refined, the brooch weighs 13.5 grams and measures beautifully as a pin or lapel accent. A
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
white enamel. The brooch pin is Silver and dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1890-1920. It has its
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Buddha Jabot Brooch Pin Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Diamond Platinum Enamel Buddha Jabot Pin Brooch is an Art Deco Masterpiece. The seated
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Natural 5.00 Carat Carre Cut
European Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural 5.00 Carre Cut Diamond Antique Brooch Pin
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 19.76
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Etruscan 15k Solid Gold Hair Picture Locket Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
photo or lock of hair. The glass is chipped but still fully functioning. The piece has both a pin on the
Category
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Jewelry Pins", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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 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 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 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.
Read More
This 1960s Opal Pansy Brooch Is a Perfect Token of Love
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
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.
More Ways To Browse
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