Collectible Jewelry

Antique Traditional Costume Chain Made from Antlers, 1990s This unique handcrafted traditional costume chain is made entirely from carved deer antler links, showcasing intricate Alp...

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape with floral edge and eyelet The measurement is 3,3 cm high (incl. eyelet) and 1,8 c...

A lovley late 1980s Mappin and Webb Akoya pearl necklace with 18 carat gold clasp in orignal box. There are 56 pearls and each pearl is 6.5-7mm diameter with a high polished lustre a...

Georg Jensen Jewellery Jewelry Designed by Henning Koppel circa 1951, an original Sterling Silver Bracelet for Georg Jensen, Denmark. Matching Necklace available on my shopfront.

14K yellow gold open bangle bracelet with teardrop-cut amethyst and a aquamarine terminals. Interior bears designer double circle and arrow maker's mark. Interior measurements 2-1/8"...

Practical size and fine looking briefcase for the urban professionals. This wonderful and slim design vintage briefcase is in very good condition. All hinges, clasps and also the lo...

Vintage Indian large Gold plated Silver beaded necklace Large wax filled gold plated silver beads on woven cord Darjeeling India 20th century High grade silver with gold plate on...

PRESENTING an EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Hair Pin/Bobbin or Slide. This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before, it is a VERY RARE survivor. From circa 1860 – 80 and made in Tunbridge Wells, England. Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut. The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood. Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward. This would have belonged to a VERY ELEGANT LADY in the mid to late 19th Century. Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion. There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells. The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900. Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people. Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death. In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge. Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture. The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927. Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies. ‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens. Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface. Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs. Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.

Vintage Moroccan Silver Fibula Collectible Ethnic Jewelry Talisman. Circa 1960's. Beautiful vintage Moroccan fibula. Nice Folk Art. A fibula was used t...

An elegant and historically evocative Jewish wedding ring, fashioned entirely of gold and delicately adorned with minute filigree work. Fine, hand-twisted golden chains encircle the ...

Beautiful Arts and Crafts style sterling silver and peridot cross featuring six rhombus shaped square cut 5mm by 5mm peridot gemstones. Peridots have a r...

A Fine antique Indian  tribal bracelet from Rajasthan made from Woven silver in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form. The Bracelet is open at one end so can be shap...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 ladies Shargeen & Silver powder compact with lipstick...

Tom Ford’s Gucci pair of knee-high leather boots, circa 1999. In a sleek silhouette, these vintage Gucci boots are crafted in black lamb supple lea...

For your consideration, a vintage mid-century modern buckle belt by Kenneth Reid with dark woods. Solid brass. Dimensions: 3" W x 1.75 H x .5 D, belt width 1 1/2" Please visit tak...

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key hanging on a small chain The measurement is 6 cm high in total and the key is 2,5 cm wide The weight is...

Embossed inscription Lalique France and company signet Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. "Few artists influenced the direction of early 20th century decorative design more than René Jules Lalique. Lalique was born in the small village of Ay in northern France in 1860, but moved with his family to Paris at the age of two. "Like many talented artists that emerged from Paris during the early 20th century, Lalique thrived in the creative epicenter of the European world, attending Collège Turgot, a premier Parisian school of the arts. After his father’s death in 1875, Lalique found employment apprenticing with jeweler Louis Aucoc, gaining experience that would lay the groundwork for his own mastery of the craft. By 1881, Lalique had transformed himself from an eager apprentice into a successful freelance jewelry designer, working for manufacturers such as Cartier and Boucheron, as well as a growing roster of private clientele including actress Sarah Bernhardt and oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. "Lalique’s nature-inspired creations, with their soft, sensual Art Nouveau curves...

This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...

Pair Art Deco Blue and Gold Glass Enamel Buckles. Brilliant cobalt blue glass sweater clips/ shoe buckles/ decorative belt buckle clasps with gold enamel framed panels within faux s...

Handmade WWII era silver coin bracelet featuring 15 silver coins (3 pence to 10-cent coins) from Canada, Australia and England fixed to a sterling silver chain. The oldest coin is fr...

Antique Walking Stick with 925 Sterling Silver Handle, Early 20th Century This refined antique walking stick features a beautifully crafted solid silver handle, richly decorated wit...

Original turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau portrait pocket Gold-filled watch by Waltham featuring a portrait of a female nymph with flowing locks of hair over flowers with matching flo...

Attributed to Sergio Bustamante, Mexican Sterling Silver Sun Face Pendant, 32g From a private collection of Sergio Bustamante jewelry, this ...

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree. The eyelet is marked by the Dutc...

Gold-tone chain-link bracelet with multicolored stones. Interior, 7.75" circumference.

A large and impressive solid high karat gold cuff from the Dian Kingdom, circa 2nd century BC, modern day Yunnan Province, China. . This striking cuff is crafted from hand hammered ...

Ancient Bulgarian Gilded Belt Buckle. 19th Century. Finely handcrafted. Very good condition.

Boucheron silver and vermeil minaudière French, circa 1960 Measures: Minaudière: Height 2.5cm, width 13cm, depth 8.5cm Case: Height 4cm, width 18cm...

Edgard Brandt, Rare art nouveau brooch. Blue heart-cut glass set in the middle. Foliage finely hammered with the mastery of Brandt's work on wrought iron. Signed Edgard Brandt. Note ...

Fabulous antique American hand engraved and engine turned .900 fine coin silver card case by the prolific New York silversmith and Maker's marks for Albert Coles, New York. Highly ...

Miao Minority Tribe Silver Pectoral Necklace with Deity Plaque This striking silver pectoral necklace, crafted by the Miao minority people of southwest China, features an elaborate c...

A very cool and hard to find vintage blue bakelite and brass make-up compact case by Henriette, circa 1950s. . The case is in good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 1"H...

Sotheby's Catalog Magnificent Jewels April 12th & 13th, 1999, Sale #7287. Sotheby's NY, 1999. First Edition softcover catalog with results. Featurin...

This Selza Gold filled Automatic Cold Capped Watch from the WWII era was used extensively for US Air Force Pilots. The case is a 14K gold case with stainless steel parts and a lumino...

Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New Guinea. Shell pieces cut from the gold lipped pearl oyster found off the waters of Papua New Guinea. Their opalescent color ranges from deep gold yellow to pale yellow. Each is pierced at the crescent point for a cord attachment enabling the owner to wear them singly or together around the neck. One had a line of holes along the inner edge of the crescent as a decorative feature. Highly Collectible Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent) Pectoral Collected from the Foi Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa 1920’s. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1969. Evaluation date records: 1982. About: For the people of the Highlands, shells were considered treasures. As they were items that came from distant shores of Papua New Guinea they were already objects used for trade. The number one source of mother of pearl wealth was and is still is from the Thursday Island, one of the chain of Island that suggests the ancient land bridge across the Torres Straits from Cape York, Australia to New Guinea. They were fashioned into objects of adornment worn on costumes, hair, nose, etc. Of particular rarity was the gold lipped pearl shell. References: Plumes and Arrows, Inside New Guinea, COlin Simpson, Angus and RObertson, 1968. CATEGORY Anthropology: Ethnography. Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Pearl shell ornamentation (neck). Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections. Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

AMBIANIC presents Antique Mesh Purse Handbag Evening Victorian circa 1900s 14 long x 5.5 w x .5 thick, purse only 6 h x 5 w Stamped Original vintage...

Rare Catherine Noll bracelet. Measurements : 9,5 cm x 9 cm / diagonals 11,5 cm x 11,5 cm / inner diameter 6,3 cm "Granddaughter of sculptor Alexandre Noll, Catherine Noll loved sh...

For your consideration, mid-century modern exotic wood brass and copper vintage belt buckle. Dimensions: 2. 25" W x 1.5" H x .25" D , it will fit a 1 1/4" belt. Please visit take...

Sculptural Sterling Silver Inlay Wrap Ring design features turquoise, onyx, quartz & coral. stamped B W JR Native American silversmith Bryant Waatsa Jr 1 d x .88 w/diameter size 10 1...

Sterling, gold & amethyst locket, Continental, circa 1900. Elaborately worked overall. Oxidation enhances every detail. 1.25" x 1" x 0.25". We are a family business that has been a ...

:: Antique handmade African small thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa 19th century or older bracelet, possibly used ...

Silver Twist Bracelet No stamp 2 .94 outside diameter 2.63 inside diameter x .13 thick Preowned vintage Refer to images

A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...

This sterling silver ladies compact was made for the Birks retailer in presumably France in circa 1950. This compact features an enamel portrait done in...

18K yellow gold, emerald and diamond statement ring in the form of a serpent/snake with ruby eyes. Stylishly designed to wrap around your finger and display the elegant form of gold ...

Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The portrait is reminiscent of female portraits painted by Alphonse Mucha. The elegant w...

1960s Ribbed Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings Mexican 1.13 w x 2 h x .38 Preowned vintage Stamped Refer to images

For your consideration, a vintage Sterling-Cross-Airstreamer, Initials NR. NR stands for Nazarenus King (Rex). Dimensions: 1 3/16 W x 1 13/16 tall. Please visit take a look at o...

Indulge in the enchanting world of Claude Lalanne with the exquisite Ginkgo Handbag, a wearable masterpiece from Lalanne's iconic Ginkgo collection. Crafted with unparalleled artistr...

Fabulous vintage sunburst Mexican silver and cabochon amethyst cuff bracelet and necklace / pendant / brooch by William Spratling, circa 1940s. The bracelet measures 2.625"W x 2.12...

Fassamano (from the French face-a-main) eyeglasses with handle that turns into a case shaped like the lenses; dark tortoise eyeglasses, oval lenses...

A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). In the 1940s, Line Vautrin designed a series that was inspired by the shape of na...

Handcrafted Modernist Bracelet Bangle Silver Taxco Mexico cutout designs 2 15/16 outside diameter 2.5 inside diameter x 3/16 thick Stamped Mexico 925 Preowned vintage Refer to listed...

An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from the first world war 1914-1919. These pieces were made by Turkish prisoners of war, ca...

For your consideration a faux tortoise shell cufflink or bracelet with buckle decor clasp silver plated finish. Unmarked. Maker information ...

19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp A Dutch wax seal stamp with initials (AH) in a trumpet shape with a watch key at the end. These wax seal stamps were worn on a...

A Wonderful Vintage Lalique France Starfish Oceania Choker Necklace & Matching Earrings Set In Original Pouch & Box With Sticker Intact

This beautiful handcrafted bronze hinged bangle or bracelet showcases a striking mid-century modernist fish pattern, signed by the artist Korosanyi. The detailed embossing of stylize...

Stamped 14-karat yellow gold ladies gemstone ring with a bright polish and textured finish. Condition is very good. Ladies cocktail ring with blue...

Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Large vintage Cartier jewelry french gold peach pink silk scarf...