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Vintage Hermes Horse Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Horse Band Ring by Hermes. Details: Ring Size: 4 3/4 Weight: 10.2 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage horse pendant clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage horse pendant clip on earrings. Gold plated horse pendant clip on earrings from
Category

20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Platinum Double Horse Shoe Vintage Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Double Horse Shoe Vintage Brooch. Mounted with 23 carats of antique diamonds over filigree
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950 s Horse Brooch in Solid 9k Yellow Gold
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage 1950's horse brooch, in solid 9k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a standing
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Horse Shoe Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bracelet is made up of horseshoe links which are sure to bring you good luck! Made in Birmingham, England. Length: 21.5cm Width: 11mm Weight: 8.9g
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Ruby, Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Horse Brooch - Vintage (1971)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage horse brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond, Platinum And Gold Horse And Jockey Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage horse and jockey brooch, pavé set with eight-cut, old-cut and round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior 1988 Vintage Cute Horse Stand Crystals White Round Pearl Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1988 Vintage Cute Horse Animal Stand Carousel Crystals White Round Pearl Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Cartier Horse, Elephant and Panther Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier charm bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The piece is firstly composed
Category

Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fox And Horse 14 Karat Gold Hunting Cufflinks, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A pair vintage fox and horse gold hunting cufflinks, with a horse's head, with bridle on one side
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Hermes Paris Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Extra Large Horse Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Large Horse Brooch by Hermes Paris. The vintage Hermes Paris 18k
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Vintage Two Horse Heads Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Paris. The horse is a universal symbol of freedom. It is a great vintage piece. There is the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Escada Vintage Gold Toned Horse Head Medal Charm Necklace
By Escada
Located in Nice, FR
ESCADA vintage gold toned horse bit motif link chain necklace featuring 6 medal charms embossed
Category

20th Century German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Pendant Horses
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Pendant Horses c.1970s 33.62mm length 38.78mm wide
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Equestrian Diamond Gold Horse Bit Link Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Giddy up! Giddy up! This Cartier vintage equestrian diamond gold horse bit link ring will always
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Plated Horse Head Bracelet Bangle
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage gold plated horse head bracelet bangle. Marked HERMES Paris Made in France
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Vintage 0.47 Carat Fancy Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Horse Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as horse head silhouette with hand engraved mane Set throughout with fantasy cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Sloan Co Three Horse Brooch Vintage 14k Gold Seed Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Sloan & Co Victorian 3 horse seed pearl brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Vintage Two Horse Heads Sterling Gold Plated Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
horse heads. It is fully made in gold plated and signed Hermès Paris. The horse is a universal symbol of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Neiman Marcus 14 Karat Gold and Gemstone Horse and Carriage Brooch
By Custom Neiman Marcus
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous and so whimsical Horse and Carriage Brooch! Designed by Neiman Marcus, this piece is made
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Horseshoe 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Horse Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond horseshoe ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features 14 diamonds in the horseshoe weighing .24 carat total weight. The unisex ring measures .75 inches in width a...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Pendant with Ruby
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage French 18k yellow gold horse pendant with ruby Made in France 1950's Fully hallmarked 18k
Category

Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Essex Crystal Charm with Racing Horse Portrait
Located in Venice, CA
The portrait of a horse featured on this charm is carved into the Essex crystal. The bas-relief
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Diamond Horse Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Horse bangle with 2 Round Diamonds as eyes. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 95.9 Grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold Larter Sons Tie Bar Horse Belt Stirrup
Located in Torrance, CA
belt looped through the stirrup the horse themed dual-purpose money clip or tie bar is a unique piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 18 Karat Rose Gold Horse-Bit Vintage Link Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
assay marks for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Gucci, Made In Italy. Circa: 1990's from the Horse-Bit
Category

1990s European Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1950 s French Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rocking Horse Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered rocking horse toy with grooved features Featuring a woven saddle and
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

CELINE Vintage Large Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Silver Gold Pendant
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
CELINE Vintage 1980s Classic Large Glow Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Pendant Charm, Silver
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

CELINE Vintage Large Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Silver Gold Pendant
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
CELINE Vintage 1980s Classic Large Glow Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Pendant Charm, Silver
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

CELINE Vintage Large Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Silver Gold Pendant
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
CELINE Vintage 1980s Classic Large Glow Horse Carriage Hexagon Circle Chunky Pendant Charm, Silver
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Hermes Vintage Iconic Gold Horse Head Clip-On Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage gold tone iconic clip on earrings featuring a horse head. Embossed Hermes
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

David Webb Vintage Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Kingdom Horse Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring designed as stylized horse head with a polished gold bit ring in mouth With intact high gloss
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gucci Italian Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse-Bit Link Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is designed as large horse-bit motif links With high polished gold finish Stamped 18 for
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermès Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Figural Earrings
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Earrings Clip back. 16.8 grams 0.85" Length 0.60
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Horse Double Belt Circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Horse Double Belt. This is pure 1980s. There are 2 rows of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co. Rare Vintage Horn Horse Leg Bangle Bracelet
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
York and began his jewelry career at David Webb. He began working for Tiffany & Co. in 1965, where he
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Horse Ring Vintage Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Carved Amethyst Intaglio Horse Ring Vintage & Rare Here is your
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse Cuff Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Double Headed
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cuff bracelet, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and sterling silver. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Opal Horse Head Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Round Brooch Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage carved opal pendant/brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Horse Head Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
French horse head earrings fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings are beautifully crafted
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Firenze Vintage Horse Bit Sautoir In .925 Sterling With Bamboo Wood
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo long Sautoir designed by Gucci. Beautiful vintage piece, created in Florence Italy by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Ilias LaLaounis 1970 s Sodalite 18K Gold Vintage Horse Pendant Station Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
granulated bezel and centering a cameo appliqué Depicting a stylized horse bowing on front hooves Completed
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
jockey riding a horse which has been set with rose cut diamonds with ruby eyes. The diamonds have been
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Ecuestre Horse Vintage Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is highly rendered as two horse heads - racing eagerly neck in neck. One has a matte gold
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Carrera Y Carrera 1980 s 18K Yellow Gold Ecuestre Horse Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a matte gold repoussé panel depicting wild horses Set with high polished gold wire frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1979 Bts Vintage Solid Brass Belt Buckle Horses
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1979 BTS solid brass vintage belt Buckle Horses 3.13 x 2.25 X .23 Vintage buckle belt. Made USA
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Carrera Y Carrera 1980 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ecuestre Horse Vintage Band Ring
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a matte gold repoussé panel depicting wild horses With high polish features and flowing
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mini Horseshoe Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 3/4 Inch, Small Gold Horse
Located in McLeansville, NC
This gorgeous vintage 14K yellow gold mini horseshoe charm features a small, elegant design and is
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse Earrings Clip on 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Eyes Equestrian
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage horse earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hermes Gold Plated Yellow Enamel Horse Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
equestrian roots. Featuring a vintage inspired print with horses and carriages with a gold plated lining and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Gucci Ladies Horse Bit Wristwatch Ref 6000 (6000L), Year c1990, With Box.
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and iconic horse bit inspired Gucci ladies reference 6000 (6000L) features a gold
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Hermes Paris Vintage 1950 Horse-bit Desk calendar in solid .925 sterling silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
the house of Hermes, back in the 1950. This extremely rare horse-bit calendar desk set, has been
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Horse Charm Bracelet Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
jewelry from any era. The horse features a light satin finish with small cutout to allows for a subtle
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Riding Horse Crop Whip Brooch Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. The brooch features a riding horse (animal) with a crop whip. The brooch measures 2 1/4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse Ring Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Equestrian Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage horse ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.18 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Horse Head Stick Pin 14 Karat Gold Equine Animal Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co stick pin, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The horse head
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse Hair Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional vintage Mexican horse hair belt with .925 sterling and 10kt gold overlay buckle, loop
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Horse Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of vintage horse 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. You can easily find a 71 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage horse jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of vintage horse jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hermès, Tiffany Co. and Custom Neiman Marcus each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of vintage horse jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. 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 baguette cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an option in this array of vintage horse jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 36 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Horse Jewelry?

On average, a piece of vintage horse jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,443, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $19,195 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Vintage Horse 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.