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Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of opal estate jewelry.
Item Ref. SKU C3370
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of opal estate jewelry.
Opal Quality
Color White
Cut Oval / Round Cabochon
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14K Gold Estate Retail Tag $8400
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Crystal Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow Gold and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal And Sapphire Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate cocktail ring comes with a flashy statement look. A must have in your jewelry
Category
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Trillion Cut Diamond Opal Ring Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Trillion Cut Diamond Opal Ring Platinum
This estate ring is made in solid Platinum and set
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
This stunning vintage ring is finely
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Opal cameo and diamond. The lovely crystal Opal profile measures 1.5" long. The gem has splashes of
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Solitaire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81 Carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
Opal Ring, Emerald Ring, Diamond Ring, Vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
This tremendous estate pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.46 ctw Diamond Opal Ring Vintage 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
1.46 ctw Diamond Opal Ring Vintage 14K White Gold
This estate ring is made in solid 14K White Gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold Ring Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Opal Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold Ring Cocktail Vintage
This beautiful large vintage ring is
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace suspended
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
This rare and highly collectible
Category
Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Striking Ethiopian Opal Solitaire Sterling Silver Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.42 carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
9.28 Carat Black Opal and surrounded by Brilliant-cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.90 total Carat
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.88 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful! Finely detailed Black Opal and Diamond Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage Opal Sapphire Sterling Silver Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Ethiopian Opal and Gemstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace in flattering
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
6.69 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering by a 6.69 Carat Oval Black Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
5.82 Carat Opal Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
nestled Hand set Australian White Opal, weighing 5.82 Carats, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 2.81tcw
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Platinum
Opal Diamond Ruby French Clip Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Opal Diamond Ruby French Clip Earrings. Center of each earring securely set with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.39 Carat Andamooka Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Andamooka Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
3.48 Carat Black Harlequin Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Opal weighing 3.48 Carats, encrusted either side with Hand set Diamonds, approx. 1.33 total carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Rare Victorian Opal Diamond Enamel Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Victorian Antique Opal, Diamond and Enamel Bangle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Opal, Coral and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful finely detailed Necklace featuring 20 oval Opal Gemstones 44.13tcw, surrounded by
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond pendant, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (pendant) and 14 karat yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.5 in W 1 in L 18 in
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Mosaic Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Five cabochon cut
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.63 Carat Opal and Blue Sapphire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Top of ring set with Blue Sapphires, featuring a 3.63 Carat Ethiopian Opal below; Blue Sapphires
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.20ct Natural Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring Estate Platinum Sz 6 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural semi-black opal & diamond ring (circa 2000s) crafted in platinum.
Natural opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2.75ct Natural Jelly Opal Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural jelly opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum.
Cabochon cut natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Spider Pendant Opal Camphor Glass 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
cabochon opal measuring 8mm x 6mm. The camphor glass measures from 5mm to 10mm wide and is 7mm thick. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Orange Zircon Earrings Estate 18k Gold 2" Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of boulder opal & orange zircon earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Boulder opals
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7ct Ethiopian Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 18k Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian opal & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Vintage Opal Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Oval Studs Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Opals measure 8mm x 6mm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Opal Diamond Ring Solid Yellow Gold Signed K18 Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Greer, SC
Eye catching 18k yellow gold ring featuring a mesmerizing large opal cabochon accented by dazzling
Category
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Opal Butterfly Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.75 Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal butterfly ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Opals measure 10mm x
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Emerald Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Sz 6 Pear Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & emerald ring crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1980s to 1990s).
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
8ct Natural Opal Ring Estate 14k White Gold Large Oval 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural 8ct opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Cabochon cut natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.64ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 2000s) crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Men's Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Men's opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
70s Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7.25 Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Natural opal
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Large 19ct Opal Diamond Pendant 70s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ring East West Sz 7 Estate Fine Jewelry 14k Rose Gold Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold.
Opal measures 12mm x 3mm. Diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
79.63 Carat Trapezoid Australian Opal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
nestled 79.63 Carat Trapezoid Australian White Opal and surrounded by Brilliant-cut Diamonds, weighing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This giant opal and diamond ring is to die for! 5.43 carats of vibrant opal is the centerpiece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Estate Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fascinating boulder opal full of life and gleam in a pond-like setting surrounded by diamond
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Estate Platinum Opal & Amethyst Necklace - 2.78ctw, Adjustable
Located in West Hempstead, NY
fine jewelry. Featuring a stunning 2.38ctw blue opal doublet complemented by 0.40ctw of vibrant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Amethyst, Platinum
Estate Vintage Platinum 2.03 Black Opal Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Vintage platinum 2.03 black Opal diamond halo ring. Showcasing one oval black Opal
Category
20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Estate Inlaid Opal Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fun and feminine ring features a vibrant inlaid opal set beside 1.90 carats of tapered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Australian Opal Diamond Ruby Classy Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The large oval crown has a low profile set with a center Natural Australian Opal of 14 x 8 mm
Category
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
Natural Australian Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous and timeless, this 14kt Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal Estate Ring is a captivating
Category
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Opal & Ruby Ladies Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Estate ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It features prong set oval shaped Opal and
Category
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 11.50 Ct. Australian Opal Diamond 18 Kt ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Diamond and Opal ring is 1960 ca
Superb hand made mounting made of solid white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Fire Opal East-West Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Springs estate jewelry collector, this mid-century modern stunner is accented with a 1/2 carat of
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Estate Marquee Shaped Fire Opal 2.60 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Be unique!
Magnificent mid century -1950 ca – Diamond and natural Opal cocktail ring
Chic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Estate Boulder Opal Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Boulder Opal Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Ring features one Pear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage Victorian Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin Made in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin Silver Unisex Pin in sterling silver which is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Opal Estate Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of opal estate jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 192 vintage or 88 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of opal estate jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of opal estate jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Kabana, Alex Sepkus and Armenta each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of opal estate jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Opal Estate Jewelry?
On average, a piece of opal estate jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,293, while they’re typically $305 on the low end and $74,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
Questions About Opal Estate Jewelry
- Why is it called estate jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called estate jewelry relates to the origin of pieces that fall under this category of adornment. Estate jewelry refers to pieces previously owned by someone else that became available for purchase as a part of an auction or sale after their death. An estate is the collective name for all the property and assets that an individual leaves to their heirs. Thus, estate jewelry gets its name from the fact that it is a part of a person's estate. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
- Is estate jewelry real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Whether estate jewelry is real varies. The term “estate jewelry” describes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches and other pieces that become available for sale as a part of a person's estate after they die. Because people collect many kinds of jewelry, both fine jewelry — featuring precious metals and genuine gemstones — and costume jewelry — made of less expensive materials — can be part of an estate and therefore classified as estate jewelry. Find a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is estate jewelry worth buying?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, estate jewelry can be worth buying. At estate sales, purchasing vintage and antique jewelry may be possible for less than you'd expect to pay elsewhere. In addition, many people appreciate the one-of-a-kind character of estate pieces. When it comes to buying estate jewelry, it’s important to patronize only reputable sources. This alone significantly diminishes the potential for mishap. Beyond buying from a reliable source, it’s important to get as much verifiable information about the accessory as possible. Buyers should keep in mind, however, that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. If you’re looking for jewelry, a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry can be found on 1stDibs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if estate jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks. Pieces crafted out of sterling silver, platinum, gold and other precious metals usually feature markings to identify their materials. You can find images of these markings on trusted online resources and compare them to your pieces. Maker's marks can also be a good indication. Some jewelry makers specialize in costume jewelry, which is less likely to feature genuine materials, while others produce fine jewelry, which is usually made of real gemstones and precious metals. If you still have questions about your pieces, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can assist you. Shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.