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Vintage 14K Gold and Agate Fixed Bracelet by Bertel Wilhelm Nordström Made 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
, forming a continuous oval shape with a hinged opening. At the center sits an octagonal agate, bezel-set in
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1950s Finnish Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage Renaissance Style Gold Swivel Fob Pendant: Malachite, Agate, Tiger
s Eye
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
· banded agate – a token of stability & balance
· tiger’s eye - a stone of protection, which also
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1970s English Renaissance Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Tiger s Eye, Gold
Coral, Green Agate, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
green agate alternated and, between of them, structures studded with diamonds, rock crystal and onyx
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cage Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
perfectly matched rectangular Agate cabochons are studded with bezel set round sapphires and gold pyramids
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1980s Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold
LB offers Glass Serpent Artist made beads Venetian glass blue agate Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
metallic glass beads, blue agate rounds and faceted bronze glass beads highlight the centerpiece.
Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold-filled
LB offers Vintage Sterling brooches African beads Agates Wood Bone Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Wooden African disc with Vintage Sterling Silver brooches applied. An unusual Sterling Silver handmade bail holds the disc on a string of Aga...
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Late 20th Century Botswanan Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
$152 Sale Price
44% Off
French 1950s Dendrite Agate 18 Karat Rose Gold Ladies Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
agate plaque on the top. The start of the ring is gadrooned on both sides.
Height : 13 mm approximately
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LB offers multi colored carved Chinese Jade pendant necklace glass agates silver
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
pendant. Large agate pieces add interest and depth.
This necklace is stunning for any occasion.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Jade, Silver
$176 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold White
Black Marquise Banded Agate Long Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Agate - Long Marquise Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - White & Black
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20th Century Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Moss Agate, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Link Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver mounted with sections of oval moss agate and leaves
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Green Agate and Coral Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
artistry. Crafted in 18KT yellow gold, the pendant showcases a richly hued green agate carved into an
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Late 20th Century Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13 Mm White Pearls, Agate, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the middle, an oval green agate and, as pendant, a pearl.
These earrings were totally handmade by
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Agate, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
agate onyx and,between of them, an oval garnets with silver structures studded with diamonds.
This
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Handmade Artisan Sterling Silver Laguna Lace Agate and Pearl Wing Slide Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Handmade Artisan Sterling Silver Laguna Lace Agate and Pearl Wing Slide Pendant
This beautiful
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20th Century Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Carnelian, Turquoise, Onyx, Agate, Tourmaline, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
tourmaline, onyx, green agate, turquoise and carnelian.
This necklace was totally hanmdade by Italian master
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Pearls, Diamonds, Green Agate, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion basket ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with flowers of green agate with a pearl
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Agate, White Gold, 14k Gold
LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, agates, and rock crystal serve to enhance this amazing piece. You will never see a piece like this one
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$152 Sale Price
59% Off
Antique Perfume Atomizer on Long Facet cut Agate Necklace Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Perfume Pump Atomizer on long Facet orange and green Agate bead Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, Moss Agate Stones
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Necklace by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, Moss Agate Stones
Made in Finland in
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Diamonds, Sapphires, Green Agate, Rose Gold and Silver Link Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
to a ring of green agate.
This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Giorgio Facchini Kinetic Abacus Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold Coral Onyx And Agate
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
agate. It is fitted on top with a hinged movable ring to wear in a chain.
Weight: 45.40 Grams, (29.10
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1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Coral, Onyx, Green Agate, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the central part.It is surrounded by diamonds and a green agate.Laterally,diamonds and green agate
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
LB offers Chunky African Bone Wood Crystal Seeds Agate Ceramic Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
collection of Nuts and Peach pits, turquoise ceramic Bird, carved Bone Rondelles, Agates, Carved vintage
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Late 20th Century Botswanan Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Pyrite, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Agate Heads Wide Chain Link Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Gemstone: black green and blue Agate
Bracelet
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Green Agate, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
syrrounded by green agate and diamonds.
This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Gold 26 Carat Black Agate Large Bangle Bracelet
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (c.1980s) chunky bracelet made of 18K Yellow Gold, diamonds and black agate. Hammerman
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold
LB offers Vintage Sterling Floral Brooch Turquoise Cross Agates Crystal Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
turquoise and Sterling Cross Pendant one of a kind Necklace.
Blue Agates and vintage Glass beads add to the
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Crystal, Sterling Silver
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian .10 Carat Diamond Agate Jade Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover elegance with our 1960's Australian diamond, agate, jade and onyx 14k white gold pendant
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral Diamonds Rubies Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds and rubies, creating a unique and impactful piece of jewelry. The main elements of the necklace
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1990s European Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
George Kaplan Ge-Kå Swedish Modernist High Domed Moss Agate Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver ring with a magnificent, high domed moss agate created by George Kaplan for Ge-Kå
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Carved Agate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Crest Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cartouche-shaped agate tablet carved with a heraldic crest intaglio
Opaque dark grayish
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1960s Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Green Agate, White Coral 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the middle part,a carved green agate and,as pendant, a drop white coral.
These earrings were totally
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989
Square 18 karat yellow gold with four
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Agate Double Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual double necklace by Miriam Haskell. Braided cord have agate stone accents with silvered
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1970s American Vintage Agate Jewelry
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Agate and Carnelian Jack of Diamonds Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Agate and Carnelian Jack of Diamonds Pendant c.1970s
According to those
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Blue Agate Portrait Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of Retro clip-on earrings, each crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring blue agate
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1950s Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Vintage Indian Bone pendant necklace Resin Agate Tibetan Silver Beads
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
beads, and green and yellow agate beads.
Some lovely vintage faceted crystal beads act as spacers and
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Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$176 Sale Price
54% Off
LB offers Tibetan Silver Lapis pendant Blue Agates Turquoise Venetian necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
inlays. The strand of beads consists of Faceted Dyed Blue Agates, vintage Czech blue crystal beads
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Agate Art Deco Brooch/Pendant, 10k Vintage Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
:
Genuine Carved Hardstone Agate Cameo
Measurements: 1 3/4" (43.8mm) tall, 1 13/32" (35.2mm) wide
The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold
Gurhan 24k Gold Round Cabochon Orange White Banded Agate Hand Hammered Ring
By Gurhan
Located in Montclair, NJ
24k yellow gold featuring a large round cabochon cut agate neatly bezel set at the center. The
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1990s Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Large Afghani Glass Stone Silver pendant Agates Resin Glass Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver chain Dangles Pendant.
Large Green Agate tubular beads, crystal rondelles, vintage pink glass
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Late 20th Century Afghan Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 Estate Blue Agate
14K Gold Ribbed Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
blue agate with warm 14 karat yellow gold in a design that feels both bold and timeless. The voluminous
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Miriam Haskell necklace, agate and glass beads, jade similar 1950s USA
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
smaller agate balls and smaller glass balls. In the middle there are two 5 x 3 cm carved parts made of
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal
$901 Sale Price
20% Off
Bent Gabrielsen Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain Circa 1975
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold setting complements the agate's deep colors.
Bent Gabrielsen remains a famed Danish jewelry
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds White Agate Enamels Yellow Gold 14 Karat Silver Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
agate marine mesh.
A very displayable earring, delicate and at the same time suitable for any moment
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1980s European Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Engraved Red Coral and Button, Diamonds, Emeralds, Agate Drops Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Brooch/pendant in 9Kt gold and silver embellished with diamonds in the edges, drop of green agate
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Taurus Zodiac Carved Agate Intaglio Bead Mounted as a 14K Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved agate or chalcedony bead.
Mounted in a contemporary 14 karat yellow gold frame and fixed bail for
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20th Century Etruscan Revival Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold
White Pearl, Green Agate, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
perfect conditions.
Diamonds 0.31 ct
Rubies and Sapphires 8.32 ct
Green Agate 3.22 ct
Pearl 2.00 gr - 11
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Agate, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Green Agate Flowers White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
bright white diamonds and blue sapphires in the center. It's embellished by small green agate flowers
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1970s Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Onyx, Coral, Green Agate, 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
bottom and a green agate as pendant.
These earrings are totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Agate, Onyx, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and emerald and, below, green agate, onyx and pearls.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Agate, Malakite, Onyx, Coral, Diamonds, Platinum and Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a green agate in the upper part; in the middle diamonds and,as pendant, a drop malakite and two drop
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sterling Silver, Malachite, Carnelian, Blue Lace Agate Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
. Malachite, carnelian and blue lace agate are set against the sterling silver. They are Mexican and look
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Sterling Silver
Ring with agate and single cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold 8.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with pink agate and single cut diamond 0.05 ct F/G -VS/SI - ring size US
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Fabergé Agate Angel Fish Figurine
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
agate. Its eyes, set with fiery ruby inlays, seem almost alive, whispering tales of mystery and fortune
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Pink Coral, Green Agate, Onyx, White Diamonds, White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds; instead on the right and on the left there are green agate circles (9 mm) surrounded with
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage Agate Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage agate jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage agate jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of vintage agate jewelry over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Georg Jensen and Van Cleef
Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of vintage agate jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring agate, from our inventory of 1281, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage agate jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 664 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage Agate Jewelry?
On average, a piece of vintage agate jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,541, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $290,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Vintage Agate Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify vintage jewelry, look for a maker's hallmark. You'll usually find it on a necklace, pin or earring clasp; the back of a pendant or earring or the inside of a bracelet or ring. Try snapping a photo of the hallmark and doing a reverse image search to quickly determine who produced it. If that doesn't work, you can look up the hallmark using trusted online reference resources or have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist you. Shop a large collection of vintage jewelry 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024It's not possible to say for sure which vintage jewelry is worth the most money. Trends in collecting vary over time, and because the term vintage refers to pieces that are between 20 and 99 years old, what's considered vintage changes each year as well. However, collectors are often on the hunt for vintage jewelry produced by notable makers, such as Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, Harry Winston, Chanel, Miriam Haskell, David Webb and Georg Jensen. Vintage jewelry may also have value due to its materials, such as gold, platinum and diamonds. To find out how much your vintage pieces may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Tiffany jewelry, see if you can find either a “Tiffany Co.” or “T&Co.” stamp, as nearly all pieces produced by the luxury jewelry maker will display one or the other. Engagement rings made during the late 1960s and beyond will also usually have a serial number, which you can research. However, it is usually inscribed onto the gemstone's girdle in characters too small to be read with the naked eye. If your piece is a diamond ring, you can take it to an authorized Tiffany Co. repair center to have the serial number read and researched to learn more about it. For all other types of jewelry, you can either conduct online research to determine if it is between 20 and 99 years old, making it vintage, or you can have a certified appraiser or experienced dealer help you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of vintage Tiffany Co. jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage rhinestone jewelry, look at the back, clasp and other inconspicuous areas in search of a maker's mark. By definition, vintage jewelry is between 20 and 99 years old, so you'll need a rough idea of when the maker produced your item to determine if it is vintage. You can begin the dating process by researching the maker using trusted online resources and looking at images of its pieces from over the years. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you with the process. Shop a large collection of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage costume jewelry, you'll need to determine if your piece is between 20 and 99 years old. To do so, see if you can locate a maker's mark. You're most likely to find it in an inconspicuous area, such as an inner edge or a clasp. Using trusted online resources, search for the mark to learn who the maker is, then read more about it to get an idea of when it produced items similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help identify your costume jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage costume jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell quality vintage jewelry, examine its details carefully. Ensure that any clasps or fasteners operate smoothly and stay securely fastened. Quality vintage jewelry will also feature sturdy hardware, such as the posts on a pair of earrings, the prongs securing a gemstone in a ring or the o-rings connecting a pendant to a chain. You can also research the maker to learn about the manufacturer's reputation when evaluating vintage jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if vintage jewelry is valuable, consider its maker, age, materials, style, type and condition. Using these criteria, you can identify similar pieces previously sold on trusted online platforms and get a rough idea of your jewelry's value. However, the best way to find out how much vintage jewelry is worth is to seek an expert's opinion, such as a certified appraiser, experienced jeweler or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
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