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Modernist Jewelry Vitrine, Barneys New York
Located in Riverdale, NY
Modernist Jewelry Vitrine, Barneys New York from the 1990's. Elegant lines with drawer that pulls
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Iron
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Gold Gilt Bronze Sculpture Pendant Israeli Tumarkin Abstract Modernist Jewelry
Located in Surfside, FL
and Dada artist Marcel Janco pioneering Modernist studio Jewelry in Israel. Tumarkin did some Jewelry
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Betty Cooke Sterling Necklace with Geode Crystal Ball
By Betty Cooke
Located in Darnestown, MD
closes with a hook clasp. It is illustrated in both "Form and Function: American Modernist Jewelry 1940
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Geode, Sterling Silver
Pair of Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver and Ebony Wood Cufflinks
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for silver fineness and Ed Wiener.
Great cufflinks from the renowned New York modernist jewelry maker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Earl Pardon Modernist Brooch
By Earl Pardon
Located in New York, NY
Earl Pardon (1931-1991) is considered one of the foundational artists of the Modernist jewelry
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper
Earl Pardon Modernist Brooch
By Earl Pardon
Located in New York, NY
Earl Pardon (1931-1991) is considered one of the foundational artists of the Modernist jewelry
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signature. An icon of modernist jewelry design in excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800 Sale Price
55% Off
Vintage Organic Motif Bracelet Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Engel created modernist jewelry influenced by nature. Her pieces are exquisitely made and depict leaves
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Amethyst Ribbon Wave Band Ring, Sculptural Modernist Design
Located in Miami, FL
late-70s to 80s modernist jewelry. Unique, collectible, and designed to stand out with sophistication
Category
1980s Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, Stunning iconic piece of modernist jewelry.. Has a weight of 34.6 grams and fit a wrist up to 7 inches.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring rendered in 18K Gold. Modern and streamline in
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,475 / item
MIC Neugel Sweden Modern Bracelet Earrings Enamel Sterling Silver Scandinavian
Located in New York, NY
. Signed MIC with the date mark for 1960. A masterwork of mid-century modern, modernist jewelry making
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Sterling Silver Geometric Modernist Gold-Tone Box Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
bold simplicity and sculptural balance that defined the Modernist jewelry movement. Crafted in a
Category
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Russell Secrest Bronze Kinetic Sculpture
By Russell Secrest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Secrest (1935-2010) is known for both his sculptures and modernist jewelry designs. Born in Muncie
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Carved Abstract Figural Scuptures by Stella Popowski, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
and an important figure in the modernist jewelry movement in Taxco, Mexico, working and designing for
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Modernist 18K White Gold 8.35mm Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
presence on the hand. This piece embodies the timeless appeal of vintage Modernist jewelry—refined, simple
Category
1970s Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bold Vintage Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, 1980s Modernist Style
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Bold and elegant, these vintage earrings from the 1980s are a stunning example of modernist jewelry
Category
1980s French Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Modern Black and White Abstract French Ceramic Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
not signed, its aesthetic and construction speak to the legacy of ateliers that shaped modernist
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Robin Schechtel Brass on Sterling Modernist Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
abstract, freeform design that speaks to the organic beauty of mid-century modernist jewelry. The mix of
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Rare-14 Karat Yellow Gold Mid Century Modernist Brooch by Russell Seacrest
By Russell Secrest
Located in Troy, MI
Russell Secrest (1935-2010), known for both his sculptures and modernist jewelry designs. Born in
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bjorn Weckstrom Modernist Cufflinks
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Litchfield, CT
, both in the decorative arts and fine art. Excellent condition.
Remark: “Modernist jewelry
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ross Coppelman Ring Sterling Silver Diamond 22 Karat Gold Modern Retro Eames Era
By Ross Coppelman
Located in New York, NY
renowned modernist jewelry maker whose works have become highly collectible.
The top of the ring is 18mm
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
John Lewis Boston Modernist Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Link Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
John Lewis was a Boston modernist jewelry maker. He was highly regarded and was known for his fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ed Wiener Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Gemstones
By Ed Wiener
Located in Darnestown, MD
century Modernist jewelry movement. Wiener most often worked in silver. This heavy 18 karat gold piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Green Beryl, 18k Gold
Olga Finzi Extraordinary Modernist Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
fashionable. Excellent condition.
Remarks: “Modernist jewelry makes a statement as an accessory that is
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent
By Sigi Pineda
Located in Cincinnati, OH
fine piece of Modernist jewelry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.40tcw Diamond Modular Design Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
piece with timeless appeal. A unique and versatile pendant, perfect for collectors of vintage modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brutalist Textured Gold-Tone Geometric Brooch with Dangle Drop, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
dimensionality make it a powerful statement for any modernist jewelry lover.
Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Manfredi Italy Eighties Sapphire Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Litchfield, CT
exceedingly comfortable and goes with everything. Excellent condition.
Remark: “Modernist jewelry makes a
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Silver Earrings by Studio Else
Paul Made in 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
accessory for various occasions.
Else & Paul Hughes were pioneers of the modernist jewelry movement in
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Georges Delrue Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
artist, stamped 18k.
French-born Georges Delrue (1920 – 2010) was a pioneer of the modernist jewelry
Category
1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Title: 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Cone Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
timeless gemstone elegance — a collectible piece for lovers of vintage modernist jewellery.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hobe Gold-Tone Sculptural Pendant Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
costume jewelry craftsmanship.
Perfect for collectors of vintage design, modernist jewelry, and pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Gübelin Swiss 18K Gold Textured Modernist Pendant with Diamond, 1970s
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
This Swiss pendant by Gübelin reflects the artistry and innovation of 1970s modernist jewelry
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch is a striking and elegant piece of jewelry that
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Modernist Gold Malachite Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s modernist jewelry movement, with a rectangular open gold frame showcasing a striking malachite
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Taller Maya Mixed Metal Modernist Necklace, Mexico
By Taller Maya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 16.50 in (41.9 cm)
This necklace is an excellent example of mid-20th-century Mexican modernist jewelry
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
This is the Modernist Necklace "O2X" by Finnish jewelry designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Rare Avant-Garde Necklace 18 Kt Art Piece
Located in Napoli, IT
Wearable Art
Modernist jewelry stands alone as an island of elegance in a sea of humdrum
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Fred Paris 18k Gold Eiffel Tower Pendant Necklace
By Fred
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.
Fred Paris, founded in 1936 by Fred Samuel, is renowned for innovative, modernist jewelry inspired by
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Corletto Italian Modernist 18K Gold Jade Sculptural Statement Ring, c. 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modernist jewelry, where form, volume, and tactile surface defined luxury design. The softly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
influence of modernist jewelry artists such as Andrew Grima, this Heyman bracelet is, as always
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ed Wiener Iconic 18k Gold Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Mid-20th Century 1970
s
By Ed Wiener
Located in Great Neck, NY
visionary in modernist jewelry, known for his architectural, expressive work and associations with the New
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Larry Mid-Century 14K Gold Carved Jade Modernist Pendant, 585 Hallmark
Located in Miami, FL
working during the height of the modernist jewelry movement, circa 1950s–1960s.
Measuring 1.5 inches x 1.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ship of Good Fortune Pendant by Bjørn Sigurd Østern for David-Andersen, Norway
By David Andersen
Located in Bergen, NO
.
A true collector’s piece of Scandinavian modernist jewelry, perfect for design enthusiasts or anyone
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kussenobject Aluminum Sculpture by Françoise van de Bosch, ca. 1975
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
edges, creating a dynamic relationship with light. A pioneer in Dutch modernist jewelry and design, van
Category
20th Century Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Aluminum
$1,852 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald,
Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Father of Modernist Jewelry!
Date:
1963
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured
Category
20th Century British Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Step-Cut Diamond Ring, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
makes a confident statement. This piece exemplifies mid-20th century modernist jewelry design with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring by PLAT, Circa 1960
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Italian modernist jewelry, notable for its diamond quality, craftsmanship, and sculptural presence
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Textured Nugget Ring c. 1970
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
in excellent condition, this ring stands as a bold example of American modernist jewelry design
Category
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Collectible Value:
Matilde Poulat was a pioneer of Mexican modernist jewelry, blending baroque Spanish
Category
20th Century American Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Italian 18K Gold Sculptural Coral Flower Ring with Diamonds, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
An example of Italian modernist jewelry, this sculptural flower ring is masterfully crafted in 18
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1965
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship from the late 1960s when modernist jewelry was just emerging and a more traditional design period
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Modern Bracelet Finland 1971 Sterling Silver Scandinavian Finnish
Located in New York, NY
collection of Finnish MId Century Modernist Jewelry - please take a look at our auctions and watch the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
RUTH BERRIDGE 1960 Architectural Three-Dimensional Ring In Sterling Silver
By Ruth Berridge
Located in Miami, FL
modernist jewelry designer and was known for her work in silver. Ruth born in 1921 and was one of the
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Sergio Bustamante Sterling Silver
Gilt Sun Face Pendant Limited Edition 6/99
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mexican modernist jewelry, symbolic forms, and the work of one of Mexico’s most imaginative 20th-century
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Modernist Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vintage Modernist Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage modernist 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, 18k gold and silver — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage modernist jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of vintage modernist jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georg Jensen, Cartier and Rolex each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of vintage modernist jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2334 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of vintage modernist jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Modernist Jewelry?
Prices for a piece of vintage modernist jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $1,650,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,576.
Questions About Vintage Modernist 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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