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Chanel necklace Haut Couture Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
costume pearls. A Haute Couture Collection from the Coco era.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions
Category
1950s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Vintage haute couture Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Haute Couture baroque brooch in plexiglass (micro stripes) and gilded metal. It features a sunny
Category
20th Century French Baroque Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel double brooch Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
rhinestoned eyes. A Haute Couture Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 62 cm
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings
Starfish
Haute Couture Summer 1989
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very good condition
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
14K Yellow Gold Couture Swirl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold brooch, which can also be worn as a pin, features an elegant swirling design formed by alternating smooth and twisted gold strands. The open, ribbo...
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix bracelet Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Couture bracelet from the beginning of the 1990s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Couture ChanelGripoix 1930s PouredGlassAquaFlowerPendants ByzantineChain Parure
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry executed for Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, whose couture sets were not consistently branded until the
Category
1930s French Byzantine Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Enamel, Bronze
Dior Haute Couture "Butterfly" Brooch, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Haute Couture brooch featuring an openwork silver butterfly paved with
Category
1970s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel bracelet haute couture 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. A Haute Couture Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gianfranco Ferré necklace Haute Couture
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. A Haute Couture Collection. The dress is not included.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings Haute Couture fall-winter 1992-1993
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Not signed pieces
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
glass paste pearls. Not signed jewelry.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Category
1950s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
French Couture Gilt Crest Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large French couture gilt crest ear clips of decorative scrolling crest like monograms. 1980's
Category
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Statement Couture Marquise Sunburst Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
brand that is already making a name for itself in the jewellery world both at home and internationally
Category
1950s Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel Golden Metal
Bow
Brooch Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal 'bow' brooch set with Swarovski rhinestones. Jewelry created
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Christian Dior Couture Olivine Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture Regency style brooch of olivine crystal faceted oval and teardrop
Category
1950s French Regency Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Bronze
Chanel earringes Haute couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal earrings with rhinestones and glass paste. A Haute Couture
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel Brooch Haute Couture with Transparent Lucite
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch with transparent lucite. Haute Couture not signed jewelry.
Additional
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Paco Rabanne earrings Haute Couture circa 1965/67
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Plastic clip-on earrings wuth rhodoid, pearls, and silvery metal. A Haute Couture
Category
1960s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
pearly drop. A Haute Couture Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 8 cm
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Couture Collection from the Coco Chanel era.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3.5 cm
Category
1960s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with ribbon spheres. A Haute Couture
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes HarlequinDuck GlazedCeramicBrooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
handmade-- while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce in Paris--this whimsical red
Category
1930s French Artisan Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
pearly cabochons. Jewelry from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with tiny glass pearls. A Haute Couture
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Antique-golden metal clip-on earrings with costume pearly cabochons.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2 cm
SKU:BOB226
Category
1960s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste. Work from the Gripoix Atelier for Chanel.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3.5 cm
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Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your private collection with this breathtaking Valentino Garavani couture dangling brooch—a
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Haute Couture, 1988/1989
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
couture Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 10 cm
Category
20th Century French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Yves Saint Laurent bracelet Haute Couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Carved silvery wood bracelet. Not signed - A 1980s/1990s Haute Couture
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Yves Saint Laurent bracelet Haute Couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
pearls. A 1980s Haute Couture Collection. Work from the Robert Goossens Atelier.
Condition:
Good
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Yves Saint Laurent necklace Haute Couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Haute Couture Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 100 cm
SKU:BC127
Category
1970s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sequin Swarovski Butterfly
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sequin Swarovski Butterfly brooch. Saint Laurent used this
Category
1970s French Artisan Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Chanel earrings Haute Couture 1980s
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal round earrings with black glass paste. A Haute Couture Collection from the
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Dior HAUTE COUTURE golden necklace 1993
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR -(Made in France) Golden metal choker necklace. 1993 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Rare hammered gold metal brooch decorated with glass paste cabochons featuring a face.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 8 cm x 7 cm
Condition: Very good condition
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Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Door-Knocker Brooch Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Openwork golden metal door-knocker brooch. 1989-1990 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection
Category
20th Century Vintage Couture Jewelry
French Couture Necklace by Robert Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Warminster, GB
the main Couture houses in Paris such as Chanel.
The unusual double row chain is constructed of
Category
1960s Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel choker necklace Haute Couture 1989s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short necklace made of a black elastic band and golden metal rings reminding of belt buckles. A Collection from the late 1980s under the artistic direction ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings Haute Couture 1970s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cabochon. A Haute Couture Collection from the 1970s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length
Category
1970s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Yves Saint Laurent necklace Haute Couture Goossens
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Couture Collection by the Robert Goossens atelier.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 37
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Thierry Mugler bracelet
bangle
Haute Couture 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - Impressive golden bronze bangle bracelet. A Haute Couture Collection circa 1990, under the
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
rhinestones and glass paste. Haute Couture Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Haute Couture YVES SAINT LAURENT Cuff
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
luxury jewellery is not signed, as it is common from Haute Couture items of YSL.
Size : 6 cm in height
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Zircon, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano rare necklace
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Chanel earrings
hanger
Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Couture Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5 cm - Width: 6 cm
SKU:BOB181
Category
1990s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
By Marcel Rochas
Located in New York, NY
Striking Rochas runway necklace from the 1980s. Twisted ropes in gunmetal finish really make the multihued topaz and citrine stones really pop on the leaf form pendant.
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Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes.
Gilt
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Couture ChristianLacroixParis SilkSatin RareBlackLacquerTop OversizedEvening Bag
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to accompany Parisian couture by French Christian Lacroix, this unused late-1980s large
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Couture Jewelry
Important Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary, early Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir by Robert Goossens, Paris circa 1960
Category
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Manchette YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
couture from the African Collection of 1967. This exceptional piece was made in Paris. This cuff is made
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent bracelet Haute Couture 1980/1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - Golden metal openwork cuff bracelet. Not signed jewelry attributed to Yves
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gianfranco Ferre Couture Giant Acrylic and Gilded Metal Vine Brooch
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the world of high fashion with this spectacular Gianfranco Ferré couture brooch, a true
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent bracelet Haute Couture 1980/1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
rhinestones. Not signed jewelry attributed to Yves Saint Laurent. A Haute Couture Collection circa 1980/1990
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brooch Haute Couture Brooch with Costume Pearly Drops
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with costume pearly drops. Haute Couture Collection
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
Valentino Garavani Couture Gilded Jeweled Bangle Bracelet
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your private jewelry collection with this exquisite Valentino Garavani Haute Couture
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Couture Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent short necklace Haute Couture
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
glass pearls. Not signed jewelry from a fashion show.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions
Category
1980s French Vintage Couture Jewelry
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Vintage Couture Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage couture jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of vintage couture jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of vintage couture jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Dior, Adler and Alex Soldier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of vintage couture jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Citrine versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding an option in this array of vintage couture jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Vintage Couture Jewelry?
On average, a piece of vintage couture jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,350, while they’re typically $390 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Vintage Couture Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The meaning of vintage couture relates to apparel of a certain type and age. Couture is the shortened form of “haute couture,” an industry term that refers to garments that are custom-made for the wearer and the labels that create those garments. Haute couture houses are officially recognized by a French governing body called the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (the Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion). The haute couture label is misused and misapplied with frequency, but in the proper sense, haute couture refers to clothing created almost entirely by hand. Other rules underpinning the term have over the years focused on factors such as the number of workers an officially recognized haute couture brand can employ and more. The broader “vintage fashion,” which obviously encompasses much more than haute couture, refers to apparel and accessories that are at least 20 years old. In sum, vintage couture means high-end luxury pieces produced by officially designated haute couture fashion houses at least two decades ago. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories for sale.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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