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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 bale on the back to accommodate a large chain if you like. Measuring 2.32 inches wi...
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cameo ring in perfect condition.
Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Pearl Neoclassical Goddess Woman
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Coral Cameo Pendant depicting a Neoclassical Woman or Goddess dating to the Victorian to Art Deco period. The Coral Cameo is an exquisite hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Hardstone Carnelian Cameo Pendant with a high relief carving of a woman. The hardstone cameo is of extraordinary beau...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature
This young
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Other
Antique Gold Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Esbeek, NL
Gold portrait brooch with pearls en diamonds.
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19th Century Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian ring with a beautiful hand carved Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Bloodstone....
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT
It has a flat large crown set wi...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890
By Esemco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Agate Intaglio Ring depicting an image of the god of love, Cupid or Eros and set in a beautiful and elegant se...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Festoon Necklace 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning early antique Coral Cameo Festoon Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with six magnificent hand carved maiden woman goddes...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medusa Snake Coral Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian 14 Karat Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
masterpieces. The necklace dates to circa 1830 - 1900.
And snake jewelry is all the rage today. In the
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiger
s Eye Locket Man in the Moon Sun Apollo Victorian Rare Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful hand carved Tiger's Eye gem with a fabulous image of a man in the moon with the sun or st...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Tiger s Eye, Gold-filled
Early 19th Century French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Early 19C French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait.
Box made
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Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Red Coral Cameo Enamel Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Boy Male God Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Coral Cameo Pendant depicting a Boy or God in superb three dimensional form and set in an exquisite acanthus leaf motif engraved sett...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Goddess Woman Coral Pendant Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Carved Coral Pendant Necklace or Brooch depicting a Goddess or Maiden. The Coral Goddess is set in 10-14 Karat Gold. The...
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CITRINE FOB PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A BIRD CARRYING A MAIL ENVELOPE AND THE MOTTO "DEPECHE VOUS" OR "HURRY UP" IN FRENCH. TH...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Tiger
s Eye Double Cameo Ring Neoclassical Roman Victorian Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian gold double cameo ring with a beautiful hand carved Tiger's Eye gem with a fabulous image of two Neoclassical Roman Warri...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Tiger s Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Goddess Woman Hard Stone Cameo Earrings Gold Dangle Drop Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
exceedingly difficult and requires the skills of a master jewelry artisan. These cameos in black and white
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Giovanni
Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring
Located in Miami, FL
characteristics from the period.
The seal depicts the profile of the naked portrait of the Roman goddess Venus
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Miami, FL
lines of the hair, dress and bust are magnificent.
The carving depicts, the naked profile portrait bust
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1840s Austrian Etruscan Revival Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque deeply carved hardstone Cameo Ring depicting an image of the god Hermes or Mercury in a spectacular high relief carved aga...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold and coral cameo ring consisting of one oval coral cameo, frontal view of a Beauty in Profile measuring approximately 13.1, by 9.7mm prong set int a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Woman
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning early antique Coral Cameo Pendant in 18 Karat Gold dating to the Georgian to Victorian period. The Coral Cameo is exquisite with a beautiful carving of...
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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Art Deco Hand Carved Poodle or King Charles Spaniel Dog Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exqui...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Chesterland, OH
This charming 14kt yellow gold ring centers upon a genuine Mediterranean carved coral. The coral has been meticulously hand-carved and is surrounded by genuine seed pearls. The coral...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx. The Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Cameo of Socrates in Turquoise ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Pewter
Bacchus Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Neoclassical God Dionysus Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Coral Cameo Pendant depicting the God Bacchus dating to the Victorian to Edwardian period. The Coral Cameo of Bacchus is a very deep exquisite...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with standing figure of Dionysus holding a thrysus and drinking cup, in a closed back rubove...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
Exquisite 19th Century Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Portrait Vase Urn
Located in New York, NY
Urn Vase with Handels. Vase has 6 small raised gilted flowers with Portraits of a Beautiful Female
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Portrait Jewelry
$540 Sale Price
70% Off
Coral Cameo Nude Ring Etruscan Antique Belle Époque 14 Karat Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
A superb Victorian - Belle Epoque deeply carved Coral Cameo Ring depicting a nude woman with absolutely magnificent detail and artisanship in a beautiful and elegant Etruscan Revival...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady.
Box inlaid with mother of Pearl and miniature portrait
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Brass
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 Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Brass
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 Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Female Portrait Chatelaine Belt Clip
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Art Nouveau Chatelaine Belt Clip features a delicate portrait of a female
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous 14 Karat Yellow Gold...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a classical goddess wo...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th-19th Century Portrait Miniature of Mother and Child
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th-19th Century Portrait Miniature of Mother and Child
4x2.75x.1/8
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, France 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
distinguished addition to any collection of European portrait miniatures or fine antique jewelry.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Silver
1903 Art Nouveau Portrait Repousse Gold Filled Pocket watch by Waltham
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau portrait pocket Gold-filled watch by Waltham featuring a
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Steel
18th Century Frame with a Marble Profile Portraits Vespesian Roman Emperor
Located in Firenze, IT
In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile depicting Roman emperor framed by the inscription T. VESPESIAN. A U G .; the terracotta frame with engrav...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Portrait Jewelry
Mid 19th Century French Empire Style Portrait of Lady with Coral Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Empire Style Portrait of a Lady with Coral Jewelry. Beautiful piece
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Paint
French Bronze Hand Painted Portrait Guilloche Round Trinket Jewelry/Powder Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
box decorated with a relief of foliages. The lid is adorned in the center with a hand painted portrait
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Bronze
Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
executed hand painted miniature portrait. The dresser box has pierced sides with a glass insert and a
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Antique Jesus Christ Portrait Medallion Plaque Henri Miault French Catholic 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bronze Jesus Portrait Medallion Plaque by Henri Miault, French Catholic and Christian Gifts
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Antique Berlin Iron Hercules Relief Portrait Strength 18 Karat Gold Modern Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and most unusual cast iron plaque with the portrait in profile of Hercules dates from the
Category
1810s German Modern Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Berlin Iron
Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as a brooch, or displayed
Category
Late 17th Century American Federal Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Cameo Portrait Profile of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) Shell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This oval cameo was carved in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century out of a two layered shell. It shows a profile bust of the great German poet and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. ...
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1840s Italian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Portrait of a Lady Ion Ivory N a White Hat in Bronze Jewelry Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
. Bronze jewelry frame with a beautiful little bow on the top. Circa 1910s.
Category
1910s French Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Antique Filigree 14K White Gold Large Black Onyx Lady Cameo Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 1930’s cameo brooch is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship, rendered in 14k white gold filigree. Measuring 44mm tall by 34mm wide and weighing 11.2 grams, the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14K Rose Gold Deep Red Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Venice, CA
engrave portraits of important figures onto jewelry during this era, most commonly Greek figures. Perhaps
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Portrait of Native American Tawadanega by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
adhering to the European expectations of what constituted an "exotic" portrait. The feathers, jewelry, and
Category
1830s Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Paper
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Jewish Girl Print Algiers Algeria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
and delicate hand coloring bring out the textures of fabric, embroidery, and jewelry, giving this
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Paper
Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet
By Rancoulet
Located in London, GB
frilled ruff. His tunic is elaborately decorated with jewellery. A portrait full of character and vitality
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Enamel Gold Dog Portraits Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian 18ct gold cufflinks enamelled with four different dog portraits, the oval links
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Young Beauty Wearing Jewelry
By Camillo Miola
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This informal portrait catches a young woman in the middle of action, her mouth curving into a
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Antique Portrait Jewelry
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Antique Portrait Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique portrait jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique portrait jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of antique portrait jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by A. C. Lalli, Bailey, Banks
Biddle and Boucheron are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique portrait jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 54, is particularly popular. A portrait cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our antique portrait jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 133 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Portrait Jewelry?
On average, a piece of antique portrait jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,400, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $25,335 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Portrait 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.
- 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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