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Karl Rothmüller Octopus Ring, c. 1901
By Karl Rothmüller
Located in London, GB
for similar piece European Jewellery, From Historism to Art Nouveau, Pforzheim Jewellery Museum, Text
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Museum Quality High Relief Baccante Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique brooch features a high-relief carving of a Baccante—one of the female followers of Bacchus, god of wine and ecstasy—set in warm gold-filled metal. With flowing ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold-filled

Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k
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1880s Indian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
can be seen in the V&A Museum's collection. The abbreviation 'ARM' stands for the word 'armigerous
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
A very rare museum quality Art Nouveau flower maiden brooch in hand painted enamel over Sterling
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Museum Quality Tudor Table Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a rectangular table cut old mine diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, to a raised quatrefoil bez...
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16th Century Tudor Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Renaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief GiltEngraved Heraldry Reliquary Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this centuries-old
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper

Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a row of ten half seed pearls w...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Extremely Rare Tiffany & Co Cesnola Earrings. Circa 1880. Museum Quality.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Cesnola, harken back to ancient jewelry dating to the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. known as the Kourion
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1880s Antique Jewelry Museum

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
outershank display bright red and green floral enamelling often seen on naga rings and Siam jewellery of the
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Late 18th Century Thai Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace Bracelet Earrings Star Moon Victorian Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
have ever seen. The Garnet Necklace is a masterpiece of Victorian Garnet Jewelry. It has Star and Moon
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in these extraordinary Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Dove Bird Earrings. The Museum Quality
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19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver

Victorian Moonstone Ruby Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOONSTONE AND RUBY NECKLACE IN 14 KARAT ROSE
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
jewel is worthy of the fine jewelry collections in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and London's
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite wearable Museum Quality Silver Snake
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Silver

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Located in London, GB
most unique piece of museum-grade jewellery we have had the fortune and privilege of handling. We were
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Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Rare Museum Quality 17th Century Baroque Gold, Cabochon Carnelian Rose Cross
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Baroque period museum quality gold cross with cabochon carnelian rondels on each of the arms
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Etruscan Revival Garnet Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace Circa 1860 Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most stunning antique 19th Century Garnet Enamel jewels we have seen. The Etruscan Archeological Revival pendant features a magnificent blood red Bohemian Garnet ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

62 Ct Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Ruby Bracelet French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
all set in hallmarked French Silver. The museum quality jewel is worthy of the fine jewelry
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite Museum Quality Silver Bracelet from the
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Silver

Museum Quality Antique Stuart 17th Century Rock Crystal Love Knot Ring
Located in London, GB
Stuart rock crystal love knot ring. The central oval rose cut domed rock crystal in closed back collet setting, surmounting a complicated love knot in gold thread, to a D-shape shank...
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Early 17th Century Stuart Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold

Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the wording 'ZVΓOC AHNOCIOC' translate...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Yellow Gold

Museum Quality Antique Antique Enamel Diamond Set Harp Memorial Ring circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel and diamond set harp memorial ring. Set with twenty two round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats to a harp shape fo...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Museum Quality Pair of Gold and Enamel Zarfs
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality pair of gold and enamel Zarfs 18 karat gold with Swiss enamel made for the Turkish
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19th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Museum Quality French Bronze Clock Children Cherubs & Venus
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Large and Impressive 19th Century Museum Quality Louis XVI
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Exquisite Museum Quality Pair Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Bronze Vases Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering are A Rare Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ground Vase with Gilt Mounting. Each Finely Detailed with Beautiful Portraits o...
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19th Century French Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Bronze

Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship. A breathtaking masterpiece of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Jewelry Museum

Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs. Each Zarf with a scalloped
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1830s Antique Jewelry Museum

Exquisite Museum Quality Pair of 19th Century Neo Classical Blue Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Pair of Rare 19th Century Neo-Classical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze Mounted Centepiece Vases with Floriflora handles and Rim and Scrolled Bas...
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19th Century French Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Bronze

Extraordinary Berlin Iron Long Chain and Cannetile Lace Cross
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
World War 1. Most Berlin Iron jewelry is in European museums. This example is in excellent condition and
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1810s German Georgian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Berlin Iron

Rare Important Magnificent Museum Quality Bronze Woman Marble Alfred Boucher
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Rare French Gilt Bronze and Marble Sculpture, Alfred Boucher, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century, depicting a female figure inscribing on a grey marble wall reading: 'To C...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Original 19th Century Museum Quality Dresden Figural Couples Porcelain Group
Located in New York, NY
We are are offering this Large Outstanding Monumental Signed Original 19th Century Dresden Figural Group Showcasing 2 Couples. German porcelain figural court scene grouping, with blu...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Rare Important 19th Century Museum Qty 3 Piece Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is this RARE 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set. Each Piece is Stamped and Signed "84" and Labeled 1901. Set is Outstandingly done w...
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19th Century European Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Lady's Ormolu Bronze Dore Jewellery Box Casket Maison Boissier Paris
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Medieval revival Bombe shaped Lady's Jewlery Casket of
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Museum Qty 1900s French Ormolu Mounted Mahagony Center Marble Table
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Museum Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Mahagony and Fruitwood Center Table Circa Early
Category

19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Rare Museum Quality Estate Authentic Dore Bronze Three Graces Malachite Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular and Outstanding RARE MUSEUM QUALITY AUTHENTIC
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Gold

19th Century Antique Museum Quality Henri Louis Levasseur Female Bronze Maiden
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is An Outstanding 19th Century Bronze sculpture showcasing a Standing female showcasing a Beautiful Bronze Woman with one arm raised and one the other hand holding...
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Bronze

Rare Important 19th Century Sterling Silver Gale and Willis Dish from Art Museum
Located in New York, NY
Stamped on Bottom. Originally Acquired from a Fine Art Museum in Atlanta Acquisition Fund. Comes with
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19th Century European Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Rare Large Museum Quality 19th C Alabaster Young Woman with Jug Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is An Outstanding Rare Important Fine Impressive 19th Century Estate Marble and Alabaster Figure of a Beautiful Gorgeous Young Woman Holding a Wate...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Bronze Mantle Cherub 3 Pc Clock Set, circular white enamel dial with Floral Wreaths and Numbers enc...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
a pin or pendant. An outstanding example of antique micro mosaic jewelry, this museum quality piece
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

18k Gold

Turquoise Diamond Ring Brooch Transformer Pin, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
to any jewelry collection, true museum-worthy. Stamped: 583 and a Star sign of Russia. 14K Yellow
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1890s Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Collection Of Six Ancient Islamic Intaglio Seals
Located in New York, NY
Wares, Jewelry Wares and Accessories, Museum Pieces, and Collectibles. Dimensions: Largest 7/8 x 1/2 in
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
thanks to V & A Museum and Deheb Jewellery.
Category

1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

18k Gold

17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
: 65mm Width: 42mm References: for a strikingly similar example- The Walters Art Museum, Jewelry- Ancient
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace
By Henry Wilson
Located in London, GB
: Volume of Henry Wilson's Designs for Jewellery & Silverwork, Victoria & Albert Museum, Department of
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Wendy Vanderbilt 1/2 Carat Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
to the piece. The pendant brooch is a Museum Quality work worthy of the fine jewelry collections
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of Fouquet-Gueudet French Sterling Silver 4-Light Candelabra Circa 1865
Located in New York, NY
. The Fouquet family had a longstanding heritage as prestigious jewelry makers. In fact, they showed
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Amber Necklace Yemen Afghanistan 18/19th Century Islamic Art silver
Located in Leuven, BE
Unique And Exceptional Antique Yemen Afghanistan Amber Necklace A museum quality jewellery piece
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18th Century Yemeni Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Silver, Other

Oman, Silver & Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
., Silver Jewellery of Oman, Tareq Rajab Museum, 1998. Ransom, M., Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba
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19th Century Omani Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Gold, Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Replica Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant that follows precisely the museum guidelines with a fish bone wiring. The
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Museum Replica Boat Earrings with Enamel
Located in Athens, GR
this masterpiece. A Museum replica from the Benaki museum in Athens, Greece. Worldwide famous artifact
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Located in Athens, GR
Benaki Museum in Athens Greece. It’s estimated mid 5th century BC. The top brown parts it’s hosting a
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
H 4.33 in W 1.692 in D 0.472 in L 13.77 in
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Bracelet
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 18k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 18k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
The wheat earrings. A piece of arts, a piece of history and masterpiece of workmanship . A museum
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Jewelry Museum

Materials

22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
W 0.827 in D 0.157 in L 2.047 in
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Antique Jewelry Museum For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique jewelry museum you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique jewelry museum may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing antique jewelry museum — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Vacheron Constantin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An antique jewelry museum can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique jewelry museum for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Jewelry Museum?

On average, an antique jewelry museum at 1stDibs sells for $7,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Museum
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.