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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
Pear Zambian Emerald Gemstone Stud Earrings Marquise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEE-1432H Gross Wt. :- 2.80 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.53 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 0.32 Ct. Earr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
These simple and classic 18K gold post earrings are stunning! Wonderful long 9 x 32 mm long flashing rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are suspended below 6 x 8 mm oval cabochons,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Cartier steel Francaise tank Date wristwatch. White parchment rectangle dial with black Roman Numerals. Stainless steel. Blue steel hour hands. Cabochon sapphire on the crown...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage sterling silver curb link chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely vintage sterling silver flat curb link chain necklace. Crisp flat curb links really make this chain stand out whilst at the same time making it incredibly easy and comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goshwara Citrine Pear Shape on a Wire Earring
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Pear Shape Briolette Earrings on Wire in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 10 x 14 mm Gemstone Approx Wt: Citrine - 10.18 C...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Hermes New Vert Moderne H Clic Bracelet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes new Clic clac H, narrow bracelet, in vert moderne enamel with gold-plated hardware. Size PM, new in unworn condition, comes with velvet pouch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Sharch Cut Out Cuff Bracelet Silver Satin
Located in London, Richmond
The design is inspired by a fusion of a modernist-futurist architecture from the 1970s and the body of the shark, predator of the ocean. It has cuts in an abstract fishbone pattern. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian O.F. Kurlukov Egg Enamel Pendant 56 Gold 14K Silver/3.89gr
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1884 - 1916. Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Lavender toned Enamel and mounted o...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Skull ring with blue sapphires.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Skull ring with blue sapphires. 14k gold scull ring. Halloween ring gift. Blue sapphire ring. Skeleton Ring. Open Skull ring. Gothic ring. Metal: 14k solid gold. Color: white and y...
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2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

HRDAntwerp certified 0.78 carat Emerald Shape Natural Diamond G SI2
Located in Dubai, UAE
We are natural diamond production company located in Dubai. Rapaport price for this diamond is $1,716.00, our price is -50% from the Rapaport price - $858!!!! We ship world wide for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

1.29 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
1.29 Carats round natural diamond set on a 6 prong Yellow gold 14 Karat solitaire Ring. Color J-K, Clarity SI2 Ring Size 5.75 Clarity Enhanced
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Daus Mod Squad Enamel and Crystal Charm Toggle Clasp Link Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Heidi Daus "Mod Squad" Enamel and Crystal Charm Toggle Clasp Bracelet. Oxidized Bronze tone mounting with textured finish. Approx. 7.75" long x 0.75"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

.54 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Calibre Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco 1940's sapphire and diamond ring. 2 square shaped sapphires set sideways in a platinum engraved setting with 2 round accent diamonds. 2 calibre cut square Sapphires, a...
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Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

1.45 Carats Rich Green Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Natural Gemstone From Kenya
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.45 carats Dimensions 7.05x5.59x4.28 mm Treatment none Origin Kenya Clarity VVS Shape oval Cut Oval Discover the unparalleled beauty of this exquisite 1.45 carats Ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Sterling Silver Abstract Boho Cuff Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Abstract in design, substantial in construction, this bold cuff style bracelet in sterling silver and marked by its maker. An artisan made piece and considered a fine example of a si...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Ring Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco opal and diamond ring features a glowing, ethereal certified natural Australian crystal opal weighing approximately 6.5 ca...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

IGI 14k 20.67 Carat Green Prasiolite&Peridot Antique Art Deco Drop Earrings
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*14k 20.67 Ct Green Prasiolite&Peridot Antique Art Deco Drop Earrings* Two pieces of natural green Prasiolite weighing 20.67 ct set with genuine intense green Peridot weighing 3.05 ct and natural pink diamonds weighing 0.24 ct make the earrings outstanding and eye-catching. The combination of paired colors of natural gems makes the earrings very fashionable and shining, and they would stand out and catch everyone's eye contact...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pink Diamond, Quartz, Peridot, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage French Art Glass & Paste Hairslide 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage French Hairslide. Featuring rich colours of gold and purple for a glorious contrast. Incorporating a large claw set, central art glass stone with gold and amethyst paste ch...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

White Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet Silver Chain Bronze Pendant J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Link Bracelet Silver Chain Bronze Pendant J Dauphin 'Sparkle companion" The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbol...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver

Vintage Gold Tone Flexible XO Bracelet Cuff Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Flexible XO Bracelet Cuff Circa 1980s. This is a very classic bracelet but with a twist. In the 1980's the XO was all the rage. I love a flexible gold tone bracele...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Materials: 14kt solid gold salmon and angel skin carved...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's. This great piece has an opening fob that has a silver squirrel inside that dangles inside the bob which is ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Estate Sterling Silver Tanzanite Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning estate necklace is sterling silver. It features tanzanites in a combination of 54 oval cut 4x6mm, 7 marquise cut 3x5mm, 29 round cut 2.5mm, and a single oval cabochon c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Vintage Style Natural Red Coral Diamond Monachina Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Italian Monachina Earrings Very pretty vintage style Italian Monachina earrings, the most wanted for all occasion in the Italian tradition with a round Red Coral cabochon all natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold

7.75 Carats Natural LoosePurple Amethyst Ring Gem Round Shape Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Amethyst Weight: 7.75 Carats Dimension: 13.3x13.1x8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Round Treatment: Non Certificate; On Customer Demand Amethyst, a gemstone of ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Anglo-Indian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst

2002 Vintage CHANEL Enameled Jacket Clip-On Earrings Black Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL earrings is crafted of gold toned metal and black enamel in Chanel jacket motif. Stamped Chanel 02A made in France. Measures approximately 2.6 x 1.9 cm. Clip-on s...
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Early 2000s French Jewelry & Watches

Steven Battelle 7.1 Carats Arizona Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A flawless 12 x 16 mm oval Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise rests in a medieval-inspired "4 point with wire" handmade 18K gold setting atop a slightly tapered matte-finish 18K ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Hollow Graduated Beaded Chain Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a gorgeous and delicate necklace! It is pre-owned but in fabulous condition. The chain is 14k Yellow Gold and is 18 inches long. It has 12 14k Gold beads, the largest is 7...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

24K Solid Gold Hammered Textured Bridal Stacker Rings with Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
24kt yellow gold (solid) with Single Diamond, Stackable Ring, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey, Ring: 24K Gold G995 - 2.88 grams (each), 1 Diamond - 0.02 carats. Li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage Signed Monet Goldtone White Sugarloaf Cabochon Brooch, 1984
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone textured white rhinestone sugarloaf cabochon brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet." Measures: 1 3/8 inches tall by 2 5/8 inches wide. Condition: Very good; minimal wea...
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Wide Red Resin Flower Design Cuff Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wide Red Resin Flower Design Cuff Circa 1990s.This great wide bracelet is all the rage now with the red color. It is well made and substant...
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1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Polished Wide Woven Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold and unique Retro Tiffany & Co. vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold. It features a highly polished interlocking woven pattern. The wide ring comes in excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Strand "Gold" Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Triple strand link necklace with two balls.
Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Large Cabochon Ceylon Sapphire 16.73 Carat 0.50 Diamond Gold 1.75 Inch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings feature a captivating design, meticulously crafted with exquisite materials. Made from fourteen karats white gold, each earring showcases a large matched pair...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Ring 8 Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Ring 8 Sterling Silver TIF553 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAIL Design: Somerset Ring Size: 8 Weight: 9.5 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver We try...
Category

1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18k White Gold BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 Ring. Size 64
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful estate 18k White Gold BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 Ring. This ring measures 4.80mm in average width and 2.75mm in average thickness. Features a rectangular band with flat sides with the BVGARI name engraved on both sides. Ring has just been re-rhodium plated to make it look almost brand new again. Ring is in excellent pre-owned ready to wear condition. Purchase includes original appraisal and gift box. Here are some more details on the ring. For a FULL detailed description, please refer to the appraisal picture in this listing. Ring weight: 8.91 grams Size: 64 (US 10.5) - not...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1958
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, unengraved, set with a carnelian. Hallmarked by the London assay office, marked '18' for 18 carat gold, with date letter 'C' for 1958. • Period: Mid...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Imperial Russian I.Tarabrov Egg Pendant Sapphire 56 Gold Silver Enamel
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1908. Body in Silver finished with White Pearl Enamel and is embellished with an old diamond ...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Authentic Estate Atlas Ring Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 6.5 Silver 6 mm TIF383 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAILS Ring Size: 6.5 Height: 6 mm Metal: Sterling Silver We try to present our est...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Small Clash de Cartier Ring Size Q (58)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a daring piece from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This ring has been crafted from 18ct rose gold and forms part of their iconic 'Clash de Cartier' colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Gilded Fish Figural Earrings by Hanae Mori, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Extremely rare - Each earring measures 1" x 1" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - Made in Paris - By Hanae Mori (signed on verso of one earring) - Circa...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1.43ct Asscher Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating platinum ring with a 1.43-carat Asscher-cut aquamarine, secured by double prongs. The tapered shoulders feature channel-set calibre French-cut sapphires, continuing dow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum

Tanzanite Natural Pendant White Gold Chain Italy, 2020
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Tanzanite Natural Pendant White Gold Chain Italy, 2020 A natural Tanzanite pear-shaped stone is set in a White Gold Cast. The stone is not transparent but it has a marvellous natur...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, White Gold

Vintage Signed Trifari Goldtone Carved Faux-Jade Ring Size 6 1/2
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone carved resin faux-jade ring with inside sizer. Marked "Trifari." Size 6 1/2 at the largest, but can be worn if your finger is smaller. Measures: Measures: 5/8 inches tall b...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Orloff of Denmark, 1 ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Silver Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; 925 Sterling Silver Ring set with a 1.07 carat Natural Blue Sapphire and two Natural White Diamonds. This sterling silver ring features a 1 carat cabochon sapphir...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB Vintage Resin Crystal Bone and Wood Bead Necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Resin, Faceted Crystal,Vintage Bone, and Wood Chunky Stunning Necklace. This is a wonderful piece to accent and update any...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful Brazilian Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Collar with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite (13x13mm) surrounded, est 7.5 ct, with pave diamond est 0.65ctw H/I color, SI clarity, work....
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1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring made of 18 carat red gold with 4 beautiful oval faceted aquamarines
Located in Heemstede, NL
Vintage ring with 4 beautiful oval faceted aquamarines. This jewel is made of 18 carat red gold. The aquamarines are truly refined and they will for sure sparkle on your finger. Thi...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Vintage Castlecliff Gold Cream and Gray Cuff Bracelet Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Castlecliff Gold Cream and Gray Cuff Bracelet Circa 1980s. This is a spectacular bracelet and is very art deco looking. It can be worn as a cuff but can also be worn far up...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

18k Gold Openable Signet Ring Made in the first half of the 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
This signet ring is made of 18 karat gold and has a special feature: its seal can be opened to reveal a hidden compartment with an image of Viscount Exmouth inside. On the seal of th...
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19th Century British Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone & Pave Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1960s textured goldtone and clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "0438". Measures: 1.5 inches L x 2.25 inches W. Excellent conditi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889. This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Type A Orange & Green Carved Jade Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of jewelry, the Certified TYPE A Orange & Green Jade Jadeite Carved Bat Holding Coin & 0.23ctw Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant. This pendant comb...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Accented by 12 rose cut diamonds with a total ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Visconti Divina Elegance Blue Ball Point Pen
Located in Troy, MI
The perfect graduation gift is here! Includes black & blue refill. The Divina Blue carries in its DNA the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci, and the golden rule which is thought...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s. This is a piece that looks very elegant. Don't get me wrong when I say that...It can also be worn with je...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Natural Baroque Pearl, Peridot & Green Onyx Earrings in Rhodium and Gold Plate
Located in Amagansett, NY
Natural Baroque Pearl Earrings with beautiful iridescent color. The pearls are surrounded by 18 green onyx and peridot round stones. The earrings are set in mixed metal showcasing bl...
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2010s Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Gold Plate, Rhodium

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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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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