Vintage Jewelry
What comes to mind when you think of vintage? Torn blue jeans? Peasant blouses and long skirts? Worn and threadbare handbags and accessories? Sure, vintage can be all of those things, depending on your style and where you shop. But when it comes to vintage jewelry, it can just as easily mean sophistication, style, and substance.
How to Wear Vintage Jewelry
Aside from old, used, and worn, the definition we like best for vintage is classic. When you wear vintage jewelry, you're opening up a world of possibilities in wardrobe and style. So how can you pair a piece of vintage jewelry with today's clothing and accessories to create a classic yet contemporary ensemble? Learn More »
Victorian Antique Diamond Necklace
A stunning Victorian necklace features 51 Old European cut and old style full cut diamonds totaling 10.91 carats. The diamonds of this antique necklace are set in a hand-wrought Riviera drop design mounting. The classic design, with graduated diamonds, lays fluidly on the neck, and glitters with every graceful turn of your head. Details: Antique, Victorian. 14k Rose gold. Old European and Old Style full cut diamonds; 10.91 carats. Circa 1900.
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NK-3586
$41400.00 Sale! $20700.00
Art Deco Antique Brooches
Early Art Deco jewelry, like this platinum and diamond antique pin, was designed to compliment a lady's elegant handmade gown of silk and lace. This glorious antique brooch sparkles with 101 diamonds totaling 4.77 carats Three European cut diamonds run down the center of this brooch and total 1.62 carats. Ninety-eight old style round full cut and old style round single cut diamonds are set in the floral jewelry lacework and total approximately 3.15 carats. This elegant Art Deco jewelry piece also converts to a pendant. Antique pins like this one are dazzling on the sash of your wedding dress! Circa 1915.
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PN-797
$17555.00 Sale! $8777.50
Three Strand Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
A platinum and diamond bowtie clasp ramps up the sophistication of this triple strand pearl necklace. The 165 Akoya pearls that make up the three strands of this vintage necklace offer the ultimate in elegance. The classic pearl look gets the black tie treatment with a platinum and diamond clasp. Shaped like a bowtie, this box-style closure is accented with a collection of round brilliant and single cut diamonds. Wear the clasp in the back for a sophisticated, polished daytime look; then slide it around to the front at night to bring on the glamour. Details: Vintage. Circa 1940. Platinum and 18k white gold. Round brilliant and single cut diamonds; 0.96 carats. Akoya pearls.
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NK-1527
$15859.00 Sale! $7929.50
Classic Diamond Pendant
Two enchanting diamonds suspend like Cupid's arrow from this classic necklace's pendant. Attached to a rabbit ear bail, the diamonds appear to float midair. The diamond arrangement, with the pear shape hanging from the round one, gives the romantic illusion of the heart being pierced. Both of the diamonds are GIA certified. The cable link chain is included. Details: Vintage style. New. 14k white gold. Round brilliant and pear brilliant cut diamonds; 2.27 carats.
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NK-3533
$12449.00 Sale! $6224.50
Edwardian Antique Earrings
Old mine cut diamonds suspend from Eiffel tower-like architectural bridgework in these Edwardian earrings. The platinum open framework of these antique earrings shimmers with an additional seventeen old style full cut diamonds. These antique earrings secure to the lobe with Shepherd hooks. Details: Platinum. Old mine and old style full cut diamonds; 1.34 carats. Antique, Circa 1915
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EA-3505
$11259.00 Sale! $5629.50
South Sea Pearl Necklace with Vintage Clasp
This vintage pearl necklace with diamond clasp is destined to become one you reach for time and time again. The substantial South Sea pearls of which this necklace is composed add sophisticated drama to any jewelry wardrobe. The uniquely styled vintage clasp, however, ensures they earn their rightful place among your most coveted pieces. Shaped like an hourglass with wings hugging its curves, the 18k white gold claps is accented with a dozen diamonds. Details: Vintage. Circa 1940. 18k white gold. Single cut diamonds; 0.14 carats. South Sea pearls.
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NK-3520
$6975.00 Sale! $3487.50
Pearl and Diamond Vintage Earrings
In this lavish vintage jewelry piece, pearls appear suspended in platinum and diamond horsehoes that drop from streams of diamonds. The dramatic dangle in this pair of vintage earrings measures 1.72 inches from top to bottom. Details: Platinum. Round single cut diamonds, 0.62 carats. 8.4 mm dark cream pearl; 8.21 mm brownish yellow pearl. Circa 1930 or later.
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EA-862
$6125.00 Sale! $3062.50
Vintage Style Aquamarine Dangle Earrings
Splashes of icy shimmer trickle down the platinum links of this pair of aquamarine and diamond dangle earrings. Sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds add a total diamond weight of approximately 1.75 carats to this aquamarine earring pair. At the base, two drop shaped briolette cut aquamarines add a soft splash of color. These aquamarine gemstones total approximately 5.0 carats. These earrings are vintage style (New).
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EA-1204
$6125.00 Sale! $3062.50
Maple Leaf Victorian Bracelet
Maple leaves dance around her wrist in this charming antique bracelet. The vein and frond details of the maple leaves in this antique bracelet are so lifelike they resemble actual leaves dipped in gold. The 18k yellow gold double links are separated by shimmering dollops. The bracelet secures around the wrist with a concealed box clasp with safety chain. This antique jewelry piece is probably French and is circa 1900.
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BR-3459
$6125.00 Sale! $3062.50
Vintage Diamond Brooch with Scroll and Spray Design
This vintage brooch has a scroll and spray design that was popular in the Retro Modern jewelry period. A total of 48 full cut, single cut and straight baguette cut diamonds decorate the ribbons and sprays of vintage brooches like this one. The total diamond weight in this vintage brooch is 1.44 carats. Circa 1950
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PN-3229
$2499.00 Sale! $1249.50
Vintage Pearl Bracelet
A shimmering star-orbited moon medallion secures a double string of Akoya pearls. This vintage bracelet surrounds the wrist in pearl sophistication. The saltwater Akoya pearls that string this bracelet are arranged in a double strand. They are joined with a 14k yellow gold and diamond box style clasp. This closure accent brings to mind a full moon encircled by a constellation of stars. Details: Vintage. Circa 1950 or later. 14k yellow gold. Full cut diamonds; 0.24 carats. Saltwater Akoya pearls.
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BR-3543
$2499.00 Sale! $1249.50
Victorian Antique Swallow Brooch
This Victorian jewelry brooch depicts a swallow soaring higher and higher towards the heavens. The swallow is in joyful flight with his wings outstretched. His finely crafted body and wings are of 14k yellow gold topped with platinum and embellished with a dazzling array of old European cut diamonds. The bird's red ruby eye keeps a watchful eye on the horizon. Circa 1895.
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PN-3499
$2449.00 Sale! $1224.50
Arts and Crafts Diamond Earrings in Rose Gold
A whirling swirl of feathery fronds and diamond teardrops suspend from these Arts and Crafts antiuqe earrings. These antique Arts and Crafts earrings flutter from the lobes like leaves and seed pods flitting down from a tree. The rose gold base of these hand wrought earrings is done in a scrolling leaf design. A contrasting white gold top plating is bead set with diamonds. These Arts and Crafts dangle earrings thread through the lobe with shepherd hooks that culminate in an old style diamond. Details: Antique, Arts and Crafts. Circa 1900 or later. 18k rose gold. Old style full cut and rose cut diamonds; 0.57 carats.
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EA-3507
$2449.00 Sale! $1224.50
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Long and slender in design, this 18k yellow gold and platinum Victorian bar pin is simply spectacular. A collection of five old European cut diamonds centerpiece this bar pin for a total diamond weight of 0.43 carats. The diamonds are flanked by ten rectangular faceted mixed cut blue sapphires, five on each side. The combined gemstone weight of all the sapphires in this Victorian jewelry piece is 1.25 carats. Circa 1890.
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PN-2599
$2395.00 Sale! $1197.50
Antique Edwardian Bow Brooch
Tie up her heart with this romantic Edwardian antique brooch. Threads of platinum create a delicate bow that is set with old European cut diamonds, pearls, and a center blue sapphire in this Edwardian jewelry piece. The ribbon steamers of this brooch move ever-so-slightly as you do. Circa 1910.
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PN-2501
$2299.00 Sale! $1149.50
Edwardian Filigree Antique Pin
The Edwardian period's signature lacy cutwork is showcased in this antique filigree brooch. A diagonal streak of blue sapphires offers an intriguing accent in this Edwardian antique brooch. Set in platinum, the eyelet edging and spring-curled spirals of this filigree pin soften its rectangular angularity. . Thirty full cut and one rose cut diamond totaling 0.27 carats lend nonstop shimmer to Edwardian jewelry p ieces like this one. Tushnett and Strauss trademark. Circa 1900.
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PN-1620
$2289.00 Sale! $1144.50
Victorian Antique Crescent Brooch
Fall over the moon in love with this Victorian crescent antique brooch. Set in 18k yellow gold and topped with platinum, this Victorian antique brooch is set with twenty-one old European cut diamonds. Ranging in color from H to J and in clarity from VVS2 to SI2, the diamonds accentuating this Victorian jewelry piece total 1.22 carats. Circa 1895.
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PN-1878
$2240.00 Sale! $1120.00
Edwardian Antique Diamond Brooch
Old European cut diamonds cover this Edwardian brooch lending maximum shimmer and shine. Constructed of platinum on 18k white gold, this Edwardian antique brooch can be worn either vertically or horizontally. Nineteen old European cut diamonds accent this antique brooch for a total diamond weight of 0.86 carats. Circa 1900
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PN-1974
$1995.00 Sale! $997.50
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch
This Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch has the fresh appeal of a lilypad path leading across a sparkling pond. A quintet of old style full cut diamond-centered circles run down this Edwardian jewelry piece for a total diamond weight of 0.37 carats. Natural Oriental pearls are interspersed between the diamond rings and caged in triplets at the tails of this antique brooch. Circa 1910
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PN-2056
$1950.00 Sale! $975.00
Filigree and Diamond Vintage Bracelet
In vintage bracelets like this one, white and yellow gold filigree wraps the wrist with lacey stars. Four-pointed stars sit inside gold four-leaf-clover filigreed links in this delicately designed bracelet. Each of the eighteen stars that encircle the wrist is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond. An additional 144 diamonds accent the points. The total diamond weight of this vintage bracelet is 0.92. Circa 2009
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BR-3098
$1949.00 Sale! $974.50
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Vintage Pearl Necklace
One name is often synonymous with the pearl necklace--Audrey Hepburn. The Tiffany necklace she wore in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's is iconic. It consisted of five strands of pearls, with a large Swarovski crystal pendant in the center. She wore it with a slinky black, floor-length gown, and black, over-the-elbow, opera gloves.
You don't have to go quite as Hollywood to wear a vintage pearl necklace. Even one strand can beautifully complement a simple neckline on any dress or blouse. Pearls are the classic that go with anything. Still, they do produce quite a dramatic look against a little black dress.
Vintage Pearl Bracelet
A couple of the same rules apply to pearl bracelets as pearl necklaces--keep the attire simple, and you can never go wrong with black. But keep a few extra details in mind as well.
One classic look that can be improved with a pearl bracelet is a sweater twinset. Neutral tones are fine, but brighter colors will be reflected in the iridescence of white pearls. You can go another way, and wear a pearl bracelet with a short-sleeved or sleeveless blouse, allowing the soft glow of the gems to stand alone. If you wear any other jewelry on that hand, make sure it's just one, simple ring. And of course, your engagement ring or wedding ring are never out of step with other jewelry pieces.
Vintage Brooch
Whatever happened to the brooch? We think it needs to make more of a comeback. Brooches used to be essential accessories, adorning women's lapels throughout the 1940s and 1950s. From small and delicate, to large and bold, a classic vintage brooch can be one of your most versatile pieces of jewelry.
Vintage Dangle Earrings
People of both sexes and all ages have been piercing their ears (and other body parts) for at least 5,000 years. Egyptian mummies have been discovered wearing earrings, and even the Bible references that type of jewelry. With numerous styles available, you have unlimited choices when it comes to adorning your ears. One of the most popular types of vintage earrings, though, are dangle earrings.
If you're going to go to the trouble of choosing a beautiful pair of vintage dangle earrings, you want to be able to show them off. Short hairstyles make this easy. If your hair is longer, an updo is always a perfect backdrop for a special pair of earrings.
The vintage earrings you choose may be a little fancy for everyday wear, so consider adding them to an evening ensemble, complete with cocktail dress, and other accompanying pieces. If you really want your vintage earrings to stand out, make the other pieces understated, such as a simple strand of pearls, or a classic ring with a small gemstone, rather than a large, colorful cocktail ring.