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Past Present Future Keepsake 14 Karat Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Past Present Future Keepsake 14k Gold Pendant with Diamonds
The pendant measures approx 3 mm x 4
Category
20th Century Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Keepsake Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Pendant Initial L
Located in Washington Depot, CT
" wide.
Weighs 11.7g, 7.5dwt.
Marked KEEPSAKE S925 14K
Very nice condition with some tarnish and light
Category
20th Century Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Castilian Imports Neoclassical Griffon Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box Chest 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large trinket / jewelry / keepsake box / casket / chest by Castilian Imports. Item No. 7710
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century English Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
luxurious setting for storing precious jewelry or small keepsakes.
The silver exterior bears subtle
Category
20th Century English Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Salvador Corona Mexican Folk Art Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, C.1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
silver and gold. It is a nice size for storing jewelry and keepsakes but it is also a wonderful piece of
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Retro 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
that's as timeless as your love, this ring is more than just jewelry - it's a keepsake, a story, a dream
Category
20th Century Retro Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Italian Metal and Brass Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Top slides back and open on hinge. Small divider inside with cork lining. Perfect for jewelry
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Round Marble Trinket Box With Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
an ideal container for small treasures like jewelry, keepsakes, or personal trinkets.
A perfect gift
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Marble
Vintage Decorative Administrator
s Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Jewellery, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative administrator's box. A Japanese, red lacquer keepsake or
jewellery
Category
1940s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Blue
White Pottery Shard Box
Located in Chicago, IL
small, lidded box, the perfect place for stowing jewelry or precious keepsakes.
Additional Dimensions
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Chinese Blue
White Pottery Shard Box
Located in Chicago, IL
silver alloy to become a lidded box, the perfect place for stowing jewelry or precious keepsakes. It's
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Hexagonal Brass
Silver Decorative Box with Wooden Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for storage. Its versatile size makes it ideal for holding jewelry, trinkets, or keepsakes, while it's
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in a stylish home or office.
Its versatile design makes it ideal for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Brass
Decorative box in onyx with lions feet, Italy mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative box in onyx with gilt metal lions feet. Perfect for smaller keepsake or jewellery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Handsome Beidermeier Style Wardrobe
By E. J. Victor
Located in Hopewell, NJ
jewelry and precious keepsakes
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Salvaged Antique Postal Box Side Tables
Located in North Miami, FL
) FUN! FUN! FUN! Can be used as storage for kids items, jewelry, keepsakes, important papers, etc.
Category
1940s American Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Signed Mixed Wood Specimen Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, jewelry, or keepsakes, this box doubles as a functional accessory and a conversation-starting decor item
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Wood
Large Black R&Y Augousti Hinged Snakeskin Box
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, US
jewelry or small keepsakes. The interior is lined in black felt and has the R&Y Augousti brass label on
Category
1990s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin
Vintage Brass Pineapple Boxes – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
pineapple opens to reveal a spacious interior, perfect for storing small items such as jewelry, trinkets, or
Category
1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$295 / set
Mid-Century Jade Green Onyx Marble Decorative Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
.
Lined with original felt to protect its contents, the box is well-suited for storing jewelry, keepsakes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Onyx
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, adding character and a hint of fun to this unique piece.
Perfect for storing small trinkets, jewelry, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Tessellated Bone Box by Enrique Garcel
By Enrique Garcel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to store jewelry or keepsakes, or simply appreciated as a standalone piece, it is sure to be a
Category
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Bone
Vintage Wooden Treasure Box with Traditional Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
, sideboard, or console table, it can serve as a stylish storage solution for jewelry, keepsakes, or small
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Oberammergau Germany Folk Art Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art three drawer jewelry or keepsake tall chest or dresser featuring a wavy wacky or
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith dresser top valet or jewelry box in the shape of a Georgian knee hole
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
distressed exterior. With a spacious interior, it is ideal for storing keepsakes, jewelry, or other small
Category
20th Century Swedish Rustic Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Pine
Solid Walnut Vintage 1970
s Whale Jewelry Keepsake Decorative Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern gift keepsake ring box in solid walnut circa 1970's. Sculpturally hand crafted
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Phoenix Arizona Pine Dovetailed Souvenir Keepsake Trinket Jewelry Box 7
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pine souvenir keepsake box featuring dovetailed joinery, footed base and brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Pine
Romain Saide Emerald Sapphire Gold "Secrets" Keepsake Pendant
By Romain Saide
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18k gold keepsake pendant with three movable drawers for secret belongings designed and created by
Category
1990s French Artisan Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Seashell Charm, 14k Ocean Beach Vacation Keepsake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Theme: Seashell, Ocean, Beach, Vacation Keepsake
Features: Ribbed
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Little Boy Charm, 14k Mother
s Gift Son Keepsake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold
Theme: Little Boy, Son, Mother's Gift
Measurements
Tall (from stationary bail): 3/4" (18.5mm)
Wide: 5/16" (7.2mm)
Spring Ring Clasp ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century Modern Enameled Copper and Oak Jewelry Keepsake Container
Located in San Jose, CA
design of vintage German pottery. The perfect gift or keepsake box for jewelry, keys, or small personal
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Theodore Alexander Walnut Olive Burl Parquetry Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Elegant lidded trinket box casket by Theodore Alexander handcrafted with a parquetry or marquetry design, footed bun feet and brass handles. Made of walnut with olive burl matchbook ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Exotic Wood Puzzle Keepsake Box Toucan Puzzle Treasure Box Wood Trinket Bird 3D
Located in Miami, FL
Gift Collection or a Jewelry storage box for an upcoming Birthday, Anniversary.
Category
Late 20th Century Costa Rican Folk Art Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted Folk Art Locking Wood Jewelry Trinket Keepsake Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wooden storage or keepsake box painted red with yellow stripes. The box features a bowed
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Spanish Revival Stone
Wood Wrought Iron Keepsake Trinket Jewelry Box Vtg
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage white stone trinket box with spanish revival wrought iron hardware and scrolled legs, and a wood lined interior. Measure: 14".
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Iron
Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
vanity, dresser, walk-in closet, desk, library, etc., to hold jewelry, small items, keepsakes, etc
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Lane Altavista Salesman Sample Pine Cedar Chest Jewelry Keepsake Box 9"
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lane Furniture pine and cedar chest jewelry, trinket or keepsake box. Made in Altavista
Category
Late 20th Century Country Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Set of 3 White Ceramic Peanut Trinket Boxes, Keepsake or Jewelry Boxes
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of 3 white glazed ceramic peanut shaped boxes, Keepsake or Trinket Boxes
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Rosewood Guitar Jewelry Puzzle Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage carved guitar jewelry keepsake box in rosewood. This handcrafted puzzle is pieced together
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Murano Glass
24k Gold Plate Jewelry Case Art Deco Mandruzzato Style
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
Cased Murano glass & 24k gold plate jewelry box, Keepsake attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
14 Karat Gold Heart Box Jewelry Dresser Pill Patch Ring Box
Located in New York, NY
RADIATING RAYS DESIGN. THE 14K GOLD BOX IS PERFECT FOR YOUR TREASURED JEWELRY, KEEPSAKES, OR PILLS.
We are
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Paris Kiosk Charm
Located in Palm Desert, CA
French culture, this charm brings timeless elegance and storytelling to your jewelry. A beautiful
Category
1990s European Art Deco Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Jade Green Onyx Marble Brass Decorative Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Italian onyx so prized.
The interior retains its original velvet inlay, designed to protect jewelry
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Brass
English Birds Eye Maple Inlaid Box with Musical Instrument Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
jewellery, trinkets or keepsakes.
Category
20th Century English Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Wood
MATCH Pewter Rectangular Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
keepsakes to jewelry. The top of the box has been engraved "Tutto E Possibile", and the interior states
Category
1990s Italian Empire Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Pewter
2 Wedgwood English Jasperware Pale Green
Gray Neoclassical Jewelry Trinket Box
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Set of 2 English Wedgwood Jasperware covered jewelry, keepsake or trinket box in Wedgwood
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Crystal Vanity Dresser Piece with Sterling Silver Hinged Top
Located in New York, NY
storing small keepsakes, cosmetics, or jewelry, it stands as both a practical accessory and a statement of
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Simpsonville, SC
reveal a discreet compartment, perfect for storing small trinkets, precious keepsakes, or even jewelry
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid 20th Century Tiffany
Co Iconic Blue Ceramic Gift Box
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Raleigh, US
Storage: A beautiful and secure home for your favorite pieces of jewelry or sentimental keepsakes
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 Vintage Marble and Stone Boxes, Italy, 1970s
Located in Conversano, IT
lined with green velvet, making them perfect for storing jewelry, small keepsakes, or stationery.
These
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid-Century English Mother of Pearl
Brass Round Vanity Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
. It's perfect for jewelry or keepsakes and would also make a lovely gift.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Porcelain Turquoise Butterfly Lidded Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
on reverse. It's perfect for jewelry or keepsakes and would also make a special gift.
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Inlay Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior, ideal for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or small personal items. Crafted with attention to detail
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Blue
White Pottery Shard Box
Located in Chicago, IL
place for stowing jewelry or precious keepsakes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Engraved Floral Design
Located in Prahran, Victoria
. Ideal for storage of precious documents, jewelry or special keepsakes.
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Florentine Handpainted Giltwood Trinket Box With Paw Feet
Located in Bradenton, FL
further level of opulence and a touch of sophistication. Wonderful for storing jewelry, small keepsakes
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Keepsake Jewelry
Materials
Giltwood
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Vintage Keepsake Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage keepsake jewelry on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of vintage keepsake jewelry — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of vintage keepsake jewelry is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made choice in our collection of vintage keepsake jewelry has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith and Bailey, Banks
Biddle are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Keepsake Jewelry?
The average selling price for a piece of vintage keepsake jewelry at 1stDibs is $275, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Keepsake 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Brass Firewood Box
Brass Pyramid Box
Capo Enamel
Chinese Hat Box
Chinese Pigskin Box
Enamel Sewing Box
English Bible Box