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Large Goldtone Hoop/Elephant Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Large "gold" hoop earrings decorated with Greek key and lucky elephants.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

David Webb Elephant Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold and white enamel elephant motif bangle bracelet, signed David Webb.
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20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Austrian gold mother of pearl Elephant brooch
Located in London, GB
Austrian 18ct gold,mother of pearl Elephant brooch, ruby eye c.1930
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1930s Austrian Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane "Jeweled" Maharani Elephant Brooch 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) "jeweled" maharani elephant brooch. Design after the
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1970s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mia Fonssagrives-Solow Sapphire Gold Elephant Pendant Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual 14k gold elephant brooch pendant, with sapphire eyes by Mia Fonssagrives-Solow. Brooch is
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20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Two Color Gold Hinged Elephant Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
elephant head figures at each end. The body of the bracelet is a twisted rope of gold from each elephant
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1990s American Modern Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge Vintage Signed Butler Wilson Crystal Elephant Brooch
By Butler Wilson
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Butler & Wilton elephant brooch is famous. The head, ears and trunk are completely
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Le Triomphe bold Elephant Gold Ring
By Le Triomphe
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superbly bold and dense, 18k gold elephant head ring. Head creates a large dome style ring, with
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1970s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tom Binns Elephant and Scorpion Dada Inspired Pin
By Tom Binns
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. This pin is a costume piece cast from vintage collectible silver Chim charms that Binns assembled
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1980s British Vintage Elephant Jewelry

VAN CLEEF ARPELS 1960s Elephant Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lakewood, NJ
and suspending a basket weave good luck elephant with 10 diamonds set in the ear and a ruby eye. Both
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1960s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Mother and Baby Elephant Gold Surete Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This charming pin features an 18k White Gold Mother Elephant followed by her 18k Yellow Gold Baby
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1950s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Joseff of Hollywood Fabulous Carnival Elephant Necklace
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Each elephant is encrusted with multi-colored rhinestones and drop pearls, and are affixed to
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1940s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Mia Fonssagrives-Solow Sapphire Gold Elephant Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold elephant earrings with sapphire eyes, by Mia Fonssagrives-Solow, measuring 21mm x 20mm
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20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

David Webb Ruby Gold Elephant Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
18KT yellow gold repoussé hinged cuff depicting the head of an elephant with a cabochon ruby eye
Category

1970s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Elephant Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Clairty: VS1-VsS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Elephant Band Ring Cartier Ring Box: Yes
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1990s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tricolor 18K Gold Diamond Elephant Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of three surmounted elephants containing 70 round brilliant cut diamonds, two ruby eyes
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Late 20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Ruby Elephant Brooch UK Hallmarks, circa 1980s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A fabulous vintage diamond and ruby yellow and white gold elephant brooch. The two-tone gold
Category

1980s Artisan Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Enamelled “Elephant, Bear and Hare” Bracelet
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet vintage charm bracelet dating from the 1930s. It features an elepahant, a polar bear, and a hare – each one with textured fur / skin and finished in light blue enamel. It’s a...
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Silver

CARLO ZINI Grand Vintage Multi Strand Elephant Necklace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Multi Strand Pearl Elephant Necklace from CARLO ZINI This fabulous
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Tiffany Co. Donald Claflin Elephant Hair Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
gold this elephant hair ring has two center elephant feet which part slightly when placed on the finger
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1970s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Coral Diamond Onyx Turquoise Gold Elephant Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
very nice work for this very elegant medaillion with an gold elephant ,coral,turquoise and diamonds
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1960s French Revival Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Miniature Sterling Elephant
Located in New York, NY
Charming sterling silver figural elephant, with trunk up and garnet eyes. Allover textured body
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1930s Unknown Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

DAVID WEBB Gold and Red Enamel Elephant Bangle
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Opposing elephant head bangle in 18k yellow gold and red enamel and emerald accents by David Webb
Category

20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Gold and White Enamel Elephant Bangle
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Opposing elephant heads bangle in 18k yellow gold and white enamel and emerald accents by David
Category

20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Pasquale Bruni Impressive Diamond Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k yellow gold necklace, crafted by Pasquale Bruni, featuring large elephant pendant
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20th Century Italian Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Emerald Diamond Gold Elephant Cuff by Demner
By Demner
Located in New York, NY
Tapered cuff decorated with an elephant head, the forehead decorated with a pear-shaped emerald
Category

1980s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Lindeman Gold Diamond Elephant Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Peter Lindeman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming and beautifully sculpted elephant necklace and bracelet set by Peter Lindeman. The 16
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1970s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bone, Shell Wooden Elephant Necklace with Custom Leather Crotchet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VNG Custom Leather Crotched necklace with Bone, Shell & Wooden Elephant Medallions - vintage Silver
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Donald Claflin Tiffany Co. White Coral Elephant Ring
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Donald Claflin Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and white coral . Ring size 6 1/2 and is 12mm at widest point. Marked - Tiffany, 18K, Makers Hallmark. Weight - 9.9g
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20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Happy Diamond Elephant Pin
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold , Diamond & Sapphire Happy Diamond Elephant Pin 8.5g ' For sale is a
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1990s Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef et Arpels gold and elephant hair bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18kt gold chain bracelet by Van Cleef et Arpels; with two sections composed of looped elephant
Category

1970s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Mid-20th Century Carved Bone Jade Good Luck Elephant Cuff Links By, Swank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Pair Of Carved Bone & Jade "Good Luck" Elephant Cuff Links By, Swank. These
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Vintage Elephant Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A thoroughly delightful gold band depicting a herd of elephants in their characteristic trunk-to
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Coral Diamond Gold Figural Elephant Bracelet and Ring Suite
Located in New York, NY
1960s coral, diamond and gold figural elephant bracelet and ring suite, consisting of two good luck
Category

1960s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lotus Arts De Vivre Gold Wood Diamond Elephant Earrings
By Lotus Arts De Vivre
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of unique 9k gold earrings crafted by Lotus Arts De Vivre. Earrings measure 28mm X 15mm. Marked Maker's Makrk 375. Earrings weigh 21.9 grams.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

1960s Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Multi Strand Elephant Head Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 14k gold bracelet , featuring two elephant head clasp, decorated with ruby eyes and
Category

1960s Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

20th Century Italian 9K Rose, Yellow White Gold Elephant Bangle Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Italian 9K Rose, Yellow & White Gold "Marching Elephant" Bangle Bracelet. This finely
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20th Century Italian Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Sterling and Ruby Miniature Elephant
Located in New York, NY
Miniature sterling silver figural "elephant" with trunk up and faceted eyes. Beautiful brushed
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1930s Unknown Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Taylor for "Avon" Elephant Walk Earrings and Pin in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor's fashion jewelry collection for "Avon" called Elephant Walk from her 1993
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1990s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Fred Paris Pearl and Emerald Elephant Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adorable in its petite proportions, an elephant pendant from Parisian designer FRED. A cultured
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1980s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

One Of A Kind Elephant Bracelet
Located in Sarasota, FL
Fabulous Piva diamond Elephant Bracelet. The Cuff Bracelet is ivory zyl, hinged. The elephant is an
Category

20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Metal

Signed "C est Laudies" Elephant Bangle with Diamond Accents in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Designer Signed "C'est Laudies" Elephant Bangle in 18K yellow gold with diamond accents on center
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20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elephant necklace in 14k gold with 0.25 carats in diamond accents G-H color,
Located in Surfside, FL
An Elephant necklace in 14k with 0.25 carats in diamond accents G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Length 15
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20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Elephant necklace in 14k gold with 0.25 carats in diamond accents G-H color
Located in Surfside, FL
An Elephant necklace in 14k with 0.25 carats in diamond accents G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Length 15
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20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Elephant Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Very attractive pair of figural elephant cufflinks, with trunks upraised for good luck. Faceted
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1940s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Jeweled Gold Elephant Brooch
Located in McLean, VA
18kt. yellow gold enamel elephant head brooch set with one pear shaped ruby and two diamonds for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Elephant Cufflinks
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
14K yellow gold cufflinks with diamond accent eyes and sandblasted & polished finish. Trunks up for good luck. Measurements: Weight: 18.0 grams Width: 19.5 mm Hight: 20.5 mm
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20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Elephant Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire eye Elephant brooch 10.35 dwt
Category

20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colorful Vintage Elephant Pin, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Elephants are good luck especially if the trunk is up. And this little guy’s truck is way up
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1960s Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Ciner "Jeweled" Maharani Elephant Brooch 1970s
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Ciner Maharani elephant brooch. Signed gilt metal item features black enamel and
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Whimsical Ruby Diamond Gold Elephant Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k and 14k gold cufflinks with diamonds and rubies, featuring elephant head design. Top measures
Category

20th Century Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Hattie Carnegie Elephant Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
This famous 1950s brooch by Hattie Carnegie features a coral color resin elephant figure with green
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1950s American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Tiffany Co Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co 18k gold diamond ruby elephant brooch. Measurements are 31mm x 30mm. Marked - 22.5gr
Category

20th Century American Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Gold Elephant Necklace
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Stylish necklace made of natural coral and onyx accented by 14kt yellow gold.
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Coral, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Sapphire Gold Elephant Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co 18k gold elephant brooch, set with sapphire eyes and approx. 0.05ct G/VS diamond
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20th Century German Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

A 1980s Vintage Valentino Gold Toned Elephant Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Copenhagen, DK
elephants. The brooch is stamped: Valentino The brooch measures 12 cm in length and 4 cm in height.
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1980s Italian Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Cartier White Gold and Diamond Elephant Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant charm: a figural "elephant" encrusted with diamonds, with a faceted emerald eye. Made
Category

1980s French Vintage Elephant Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Elephant Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage elephant jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of vintage elephant jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of vintage elephant jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Hammerman Brothers and Roberto Coin are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of vintage elephant jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 13, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of vintage elephant jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Elephant Jewelry?

The price for a piece of vintage elephant jewelry starts at $68 and tops out at $31,995 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,775.
Questions About Vintage Elephant Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What elephant jewelry symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people believe that the elephant represents good fortune. As a result, you may choose to wear the jewelry as a symbol of luck or for personal protection. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elephant jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Jewelry 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 4, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    It'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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 21, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    Vintage 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    Many 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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.