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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Victorian Trefoil Pearl and Diamond Cross-Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian trefoil pearl and diamond cross-over ring, the three natural pearls accompanied by an AnchorCert stating the pearls to weigh a total of 3.27 carats and to be of saltwater...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Yellow Gold and Coral Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond yellow gold swag necklace, the necklace comprising twelve circular plaques, each set with a cluster of seven coral beads, each set with an applied diamo...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond ring, the vertically set three stone pearl, accompanied by a Gem and Pearl Laboratory certifica...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl, ruby and diamond ring, the marquise shaped ring set to the centre with a pearl measuring approximately 6mm in diameter, surrounded by calibre-cut rubies set in an...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian diamond scroll brooch strung here as a centrepiece on a cultured pearl choker necklace, centrally-set set with a row of graduati...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Category
2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
A cultured pearls and diamonds cross-over ring, with one white and one purple cultured pearl diagonally set between curved diamond shoulders, with tapering D-Section shank all in platinum, later hallmarked London, 2012, bearing the Bentley&Skinner sponsor mark, the head measuring approximately 1x1.2cm, gross weight 4.14 grams Finger size L
This ring is in very good condition.
This charming vintage cultured pearl and diamond ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. It features two pearls, one with a creamy white hue and the other with a nacreous purple hue, set diagonally in a curved diamond set band. The curving lines and delicate pearls give this ring a sense of romanticism and elegance. This piece would make a gorgeous bridal accessory...
Category
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Category
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the square emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.07 carats, of E colour VS1 clarity, GIA certificate, four claw-set to a scroll pierced collet, with ribbed shan...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Pearl and Ruby Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and ruby cross, the body and the arms set with twelve half pearls embellished with four rubies, on chain with pearl and ruby flower slide,...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity ring, the nine round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 0.50 carats in total, claw-set to a platinum mount, gross weight 5.9 g...
Category
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the thorax with a round cabochon emerald, the abdomen with a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, the eyes set with round faceted rubies, and the wings embellished with faceted emeralds, rose-cut diamonds and two pear-shaped rubies, all millegrain-set in platinum and yellow gold mount, with gold brooch fitting, circa 1900, measuring 4.5 x 2.2 cm, gross weight 9.9 grams.
This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold and platinum.
This beautiful late Victorian butterfly brooch...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the two pearls accompanied by Gem & Pearl Lab Report stating to be natural o...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Roman Onyx Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Roman onyx intaglio and yellow gold ring, the oval- shaped onyx measuring approximately 11 x 8.5 mm, depicting Dionysus leaning on a column and holding a kantharos, carved in 1st-2nd century AD, rub-over set in later yellow gold mount, testing as 20ct gold, circa 1830, head measuring 1.8x1.5cm, gross weight 11.6 grams. Finger size K 1/2
This exquisite antique intaglio ring...
Category
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Renaissance Revival Gem-set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Renaissance revival gem-set pendant, the central cushion shaped faceted ruby set to the centre of an old brilliant-cut diamond encrusted yellow gold 8-point star, set wit...
Category
1850s British Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
A fine Art Nouveau enamel and pearl flower pendant, the shaded blue, white and yellow enamelled flower head with brilliant-cut diamond centre, to each side a fan of leaves enamelled ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian five-stone diamond ring, the five old-mine-cut diamonds graduating from the centre and estimated to weigh a total of 5.6 carats, all claw-set with rose-cut diamonds ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon bow motif encrusted with rose diamonds, applied to a cobalt blue guilloché enamel ma...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
A Pair Vintage Of Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each earring with a cushion-cut sapphire, the one weighing 3.25 carats and the other 2.20 carats, accompanied by GCS Report s...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Mid-Victorian Garnet and Gold Earring
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-Victorian garnet and gold earrings, each earring with an ornate scrolled mount, set with and oval, a round and a pear-shaped cab...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Belle Époque Gold and Enamel Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque gold and enamel bracelet, consisting of five cartouche-shaped links of openwork design, each depicting to a basket of flowers surround...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby half eternity ring, set with 12 square cut rubies estimate to weigh a total of 0.75 carats all channel set in white gold, hallmarked 18ct gol...
Category
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Pair of Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond and ruby earrings, the central star motif centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond to six radiating arms set with graduated old-cut diamonds, total diamo...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, the thorax and wings set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats in total, the abdomen and eyes set with faceted rubies, weighing approximately 1.3 carats in total, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, all mounted in silver and yellow gold, to yellow gold carved legs, circa 1880, measuring approximately 4.5 x 2.5cm, gross weight 9.2 grams.
This antique brooch in excellent condition for its age. Unmarked tested as silver and 15ct gold.
This stunning brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. During the Victorian era, jewellery in the shape of insects was very popular. The popularity of insect jewellery and other jewellery featuring natural motifs can be linked to the late Victorians turning away from machine industrialization and once again embracing the beauty of nature. This brooch features wonderfully crafted legs and antennae, with a spectacular combination of vivid Burmese rubies...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Diamond Laurel Necklace with Pearl Drop
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace, the necklace comprising a principle garland drop, suspending an oval pearl measuring aproximately 8.2 x 5.6mm, to the centre of a diamond-se...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a d...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Pair of Diamond and Aquamarine Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, each earring consisting of a briolette-cut aquamarine with total combined weight of 2.90 carats, suspended in a frame of brilliant-cut...
Category
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by four old European-cut...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the twenty eight graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts each set within a yellow gold collet, me...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Double Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond double serpent brooch, the central old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat, surrounded by two entwinned serpents ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian pearl and ruby cluster ring, the ring set with a cushion-cut ruby, surrounded by six half pearls measuring approximately 3.7mm, flanked by pearl trefoils, all set...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage ruby and diamond cluster earrings, each earing centrally-set with an old European-cut diamond estimated to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in London, GB
A three-stone diamond Victorian style ring, the central old-mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1 carat, flanked by four rose-cut diamond, all...
Category
1990s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond cross over ring, the two round-cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carats in total, set as a cross over design with curved diamond-set shoulde...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GCS Certified 1.14 Carat Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring, the central old European-cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of K colour SI2 clarity, eight claw set to a platinum collet, five graduated baguette-cut diamonds to either shoulder weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat, all to a D-section platinum shank, finger size M ½ , head measuring 0.8x1.9 cm, gross weight 4.1 grams, circa 1920.
A gorgeous Art Deco diamond ring. This ring features a lively central diamond set between sculptural platinum shoulders. Each shoulder has five baguette-cut diamonds set to it, adding sophistication and 1920s design to the central stone. This piece comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and would make a unique vintage engagement ring...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli, the circular micro mosaic panel depicting a multi...
Category
1860s Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the abdomen with a gold pearl, both accompanied by GCS Re...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl, garnet and diamond aigrette ring, the greyish pink pearl accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural saltwater, set ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle-Époque Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle-Époque ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, set to an openwork quatrefoil design cluster surround of calibr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indic...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian hardstone cameo ring, the oval-shaped layered agate cameo, measuring approximately 27 by 17mm, and depicting the finely carved profile ...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco tutti-frutti clips by Reymond Yard, each clip with a diamond-set frame of Mughal-style design, set with transition, baguette, triangular and carre-cut diamonds, es...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Beryl and Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian beryl and diamond cross brooch, in the form of a stylised Latin cross set with ten faceted colourless beryls coloured with pink foil ba...
Category
19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Anglo-Indian Yellow Gold Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Indian yellow gold demi-parure of a fine cone-work finish, consisting of a brooch and pair of drop earrings, the circular shaped brooch, with a central dome surrounded by se...
Category
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl and enamel pendant, the centre a pearl sitting on four branches of diamond-set leaves all set on blue enamel framed by a circular border of diamonds, surr...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century sugarloaf sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-cut sapphire, accompanied by SSEF Report stating that is of Burmese origin wi...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco ruby and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut Burmese ruby weighing 1.90 carats, surrounded by an openwork old cut and swiss-cut diamond-set frame, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.85 carats, all set in platinum, circa 1920, the head measuring approximately 1.35x1.9cm, gross weight 4.3 grams. Finger size O
This bright and sparkling Art...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A three stone ruby and diamond ring, the Burmese oval faceted ruby weighing 1.53ct with a brilliant-cut diamond set to each shoulder, total approximat...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century fly brooch, the bee set with a dementoid garnet, a ruby eye, diamond wings and a pearl body, set in silver and gold, with a further pear...
Category
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau opal and diamond pendant, the central oval-shaped cabochon-cut opal weighing approximately 5 carats, set within a cluster of old-cut di...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Phillips Enameled Fish Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Phillips enamelled fish necklace, the thirteen openwork links depicting two coiled fish the one enamelled in red and the other in green colours, connecte...
Category
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Suite
Located in London, GB
An archaeological revival coral and gold suite attributed to Luigi Casalta, the necklace consisted of a woven gold chain with fifteen drops, the...
Category
1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet and Chrysoberyl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque garnet and chrysoberyl pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon garnet measuring 14 x 11mm, surrounded by polychr...
Category
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet and Chrysoberyl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque garnet and chrysoberyl pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon garnet measuring 18 x 14mm, surrounded by polychr...
Category
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond bracelet, the seven cushion-cut rubies weighing 7.22 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmes...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Wide Flexible Cuff Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A rose gold wide flexible cuff bracelet, the bracelet consisting of 18 rectangular bars linked together with ball-shaped hinges, to a push clasp and safe...
Category
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Important Gothic Revival Cross by Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
An Important Gothic Revival cross by Robert Phillips, the ornate gold cross set with a sugarloaf cut banded agate to the centre, the arms of the cross ...
Category
1860s British Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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