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Double Opal Bracelet Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry Rope Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal bracelet crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Two opals are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal bangle bracelet (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Wide Band Cigar Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal wide band cigar ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Three opal are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.23 Carat Fire Opal Diamond Pendant Estate 14k Gold Triangular Shape Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed 5.23ct fire opal & diamond pendant crafted in 14k rose gold.
Fire opal measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Celestial Planets Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed opal & diamond pendant, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (pendant) and 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10ct Natural Ethiopian Opal Diamond Ring Estate 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Ethiopian opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Opal Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling vivid Opal in the center, weight 5,50 ct., surrounded by 1.00 ct custom cut natural Ruby and Round
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Opal Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling vivid Opal in the center, weight 0,50 ct., surrounded by 0,60 ct. custom cut natural fine Emeralds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Seahorse Pendant 14 Karat Gold Black Opal Inlay Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed seahorse pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Black opal doublets are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Earrings 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drops Estate Fine Jewelry Pierced
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage opal earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Two opals (upper) measure 5mm
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Heart Pendant Necklace Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant opal heart pendant & necklace, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Natural opals measure
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Opal Garnet Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage bumble bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Solid natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mexican Fire Opal Ring 14k White Gold Signet Estate Fine Jewelry Mens
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate Mexican fire opal ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Cabochon cut natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Spider Pendant Charm Ethiopian Fire Opal 10 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage spider pendant or charm set with an Ethiopian opal in 10 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Bamboo Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Small Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Lion Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Lion ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
One 3.5mm natural opal is set
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Harem Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Dome
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal harem ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Cabochon cut opals range in size
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Artisan Square Jewelry Fine Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage boulder opal cocktail ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Freeform Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Opal Bracelet Nugget 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Retro Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage opal bracelet (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed opal, sapphire & diamond pendant, crafted in 14k white gold.
Cabochon cut natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faceted Opal Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Stacker Stacking Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed opal & diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Five opals are checkerboard
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25ct Natural Jelly Opal Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural jelly opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum.
Cabochon cut natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural Crystal Opal Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural crystal opal ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Platinum Vintage Large Oval Cocktail Estate Jewelry 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring crafted in platinum.
Natural opal measures 17mm x 13mm
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.33ct Natural Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Sz 5.75 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum.
Natural opal measures 12mm
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Halo Ring Estate 14 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond halo ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold.
Cabochon cut natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal Garnet Cocktail Ring Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & garnet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Emerald Baroque Pearl Pendant Vintage 22 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal, emerald & baroque pearl pendant crafted in high karat 22k yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mounted natural opal measures 16mm x 13mm (estimated at 6 carats), accented with an estimated 2.60 carats
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Cabochon cut natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Freeform
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of boulder opal & diamond earrings crafted in 14k rose gold.
The boulder opals
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dome Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Oval cabochon cut opals
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Navette Shaped Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Princess Jewelry Fine Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7ct Ethiopian Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 18k Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian opal & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal cocktail ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Coral Diamond Small Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal, coral & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
60s Vintage Opal Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Oval Studs Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Opals measure 8mm x 6mm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
natural opal set in the center. The necklace is great worn alone or layered with your fine jewelry from
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Half Moon Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond 'half moon' ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Drop Earrings Small Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow & white gold.
Cabochon pear cut opals
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage H Stern Opal Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate Fine
By H. Stern
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage H Stern opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Small Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Pre Owned
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage opal bangle bracelet, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
11 solid natural opals are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bangles
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Heart Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal heart ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Opal Estate Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of opal estate jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 192 vintage or 88 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of opal estate jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of opal estate jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Kabana, Alex Sepkus and Armenta each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of opal estate jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Opal Estate Jewelry?
On average, a piece of opal estate jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,293, while they’re typically $305 on the low end and $74,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
Questions About Opal Estate Jewelry
- Is estate jewelry real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Whether estate jewelry is real varies. The term “estate jewelry” describes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches and other pieces that become available for sale as a part of a person's estate after they die. Because people collect many kinds of jewelry, both fine jewelry — featuring precious metals and genuine gemstones — and costume jewelry — made of less expensive materials — can be part of an estate and therefore classified as estate jewelry. Find a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called estate jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called estate jewelry relates to the origin of pieces that fall under this category of adornment. Estate jewelry refers to pieces previously owned by someone else that became available for purchase as a part of an auction or sale after their death. An estate is the collective name for all the property and assets that an individual leaves to their heirs. Thus, estate jewelry gets its name from the fact that it is a part of a person's estate. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
- Is estate jewelry worth buying?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, estate jewelry can be worth buying. At estate sales, purchasing vintage and antique jewelry may be possible for less than you'd expect to pay elsewhere. In addition, many people appreciate the one-of-a-kind character of estate pieces. When it comes to buying estate jewelry, it’s important to patronize only reputable sources. This alone significantly diminishes the potential for mishap. Beyond buying from a reliable source, it’s important to get as much verifiable information about the accessory as possible. Buyers should keep in mind, however, that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. If you’re looking for jewelry, a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry can be found on 1stDibs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if estate jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks. Pieces crafted out of sterling silver, platinum, gold and other precious metals usually feature markings to identify their materials. You can find images of these markings on trusted online resources and compare them to your pieces. Maker's marks can also be a good indication. Some jewelry makers specialize in costume jewelry, which is less likely to feature genuine materials, while others produce fine jewelry, which is usually made of real gemstones and precious metals. If you still have questions about your pieces, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can assist you. Shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
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