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Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Five 5 Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Necklace
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Wokingham, England
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Swirl Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Chunky Statement
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Matte White Shell Cabochon Crystals Snake Mesh Woven Omega
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Matte White Shell Cabochon Crystals Snake Mesh Woven Omega
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Matte White Shell Cabochon Crystals Snake Mesh Woven Omega
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Shell Fan Crystal Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Shell Fan Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Pendant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Vintage Mens 14K Gold Shell Cal. 562 Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Automatic Cal. 562 Watch - 14K Gold Shell & Stainless Steel Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl This exquisite
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seaman Schepps 18KT Gold Turbo Shell Diamond Ruby Earrings Extra Large Vintage Seaman
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Inlay Italian 14 Karat Gold Articulated Globe Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a round globe with bright blue color accented by metallic latitude and longitude grid lines Countries are represented as inlaid mother-of-pearl, abalone, unak...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise Bead Necklace Egg Shell Blue Graduated Vintage 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and finely detailed vintage natural turquoise graduated bead necklace finished with a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Necklace Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

1970 s Retro Diamond Carved Vintage Coral 18k Gold Shell Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
From the late 1970s, this Vintage Retro solid 18K Yellow Gold ring, is flanked by (2) diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Shell Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Clip Back Vintage Stud Seashell
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Tiffany & Co. Shell Clip-on Earrings 18k Yellow Gold. Presenting a pair of Tiffany & Co. Clip-on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a costume
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Pearl Necklace seashell necklace string of pearls mother of pearl shell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An ode to the ocean, this vintage pearl and seashell necklace with sterling silver hardware, is the
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Fluted Onyx Diamond Shell Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage fluted onyx & diamond shell earrings (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Andrew Clunn Vintage Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Shell Enhancer Pendant
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a large frosted rock crystal bead deeply carved as a clam shell With polished gold frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Shell Necklace Cruise 2005
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good Made in France Material : silver plated metal, pearls and shell Color : dark
Category

Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Texture Shell Half Dome Circle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Shell Half Dome Circle Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1962 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

MAZ Shell and Aquamarine Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold, Signed Vintage
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
striking example of the brand’s iconic shell jewelry. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, each earring is sculpted
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Drop Clip Earrings Gold Tone Good
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Drop Clip Earrings Gold Tone Good
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop White Pearl Fan Shell Modernist Elegant Clip On
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop White Pearl Fan Shell Modernist Elegant Clip On
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Set Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Jewellery Gift Set Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Five Strands Openwork Shell Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Strands Openwork Shell Dome Modernist Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Jelly Belly Shell Frost Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Jelly Belly Shell Frost Crystals Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Fan Shell Crystals Triangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Modenrist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Circle Round Shell Modernist Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Circle Round Shell Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Dome Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Spiral Shell Leaf Modernist Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Five Strands Openwork Shell Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Five 5 Strands Openwork Shell Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Five Strands Openwork Shell Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Strands Openwork Shell Dome Modernist Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Modernist Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
versatile, chasing different kind of jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Pal Kepenyes Bronze Abalone Shell Belt Buckle on Hand Tooled Vintage Belt Strap
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade unisex vintage bronze belt buckle by Pal Kepenyes of Acapulco, Mexico. Buckle measures 3
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Fendi Vintage 1980s Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Gold Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Statement
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Lot of 18 Antique and Vintage Loose Carved Shell Cameos Approx. 1 Ct. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite collection of antique and vintage shell cameos. Each piece features intricately carved
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Valentino Couture Vintage Babylon Shell Spotted Seashell Clip-On Earrings, 1990s
By Valentino Couture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage oversized clip-on earrings in the form of Babylon seashell in white and beige tones
Category

1990s Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Textured Vivid Shell Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Textured Vivid Shell Chunky Statement Modernist Clip
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Logo Geometric Shell Black Crystal Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Logo Geometric Shell Black Crystal Clip Earrings Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Textured Vivid Shell Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Textured Vivid Shell Chunky Statement Modernist Clip
Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Vivid Shell Chunky Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Vintage Arty Unisex Massive Large Vivid Shell Chunky Modernist Clip
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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Vintage Shell Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of vintage shell jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage shell jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of vintage shell jewelry over the years, but those made by Rolex, Tiffany Co. and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of vintage shell jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of vintage shell jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Shell Jewelry?

The price for a piece of vintage shell jewelry starts at $176 and tops out at $17,800 with these brooches, on average, selling for $800.
Questions About Vintage Shell 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.