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Vintage sterling silver loaded charm bracelet, Heavy, Mid century
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding vintage sterling silver charm bracelet loaded with silver charms. This bracelet has been built upon over many years and boasts a really impressive and unique array of different charms. It is built upon a chunky silver double curb bracelet...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Onyx, White Agate and Gold Striped Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage onyx and white agate and gold striped clip-on earrings. Stamped on the back of the earrings is the maker's mark “T & Co. ©”....
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1980s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Handcrafted Real Emerald Floral Unisex Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Line: Vintage Alhambra Material: Yellow gold (18K) Conditio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

AJD Stunning Rubelite and White Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning redish pink rubelite with two surrounds of sparkling white sapphires all set in gold rhodium over sterling silver. This goreous unique ring will be your go to dinner ring. ...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rubelite, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Gold Ixthus Charm on 18 Karat Chain Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
22k yellow gold ancient Greek Ixthus or Ichthus symbol charm pendant on an 18 inch 18k gold foxtail chain necklace. Charm pendant is 0.69 inch i...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 2.41 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 2.41ct emerald cut diamond in a platinum three-stone setting with two elongated step cut trapezoid side diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Full Eternity Ring Product Type- Ring Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co. Box Material(s)- Plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe Resonator 18k Gold Ladies Watch 40pt Diamond Bezel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and well-made ladies' Tiffany & Co. Resonator wrist watch by Mark Coupe features a 21mm solid 18k yellow gold cushion shaped case decorated wit...
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Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2450 Comes With Box Only Date 2015 RRP £5500 Inc taxes / $ 6400 / 6500 € Inc taxes Model B3046000 Serial Number BU**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Pink Sapphire Weight 8 g Len...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9k yellow gold creole hoop earrings
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage gold creole style hoop earrings. Medium sized lightweight hoops with an engraved design. They are hollow so nice and lightweight making them easy to we...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany Setting Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany Setting Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model-0.31ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- 32*...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage Jumbo Oversized Pearl Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the Givenchy Red Enamel Curved C Shape Gold Etruscan Clip On Earrings, a stunning fusion of bold design and luxurious craftsmansh...
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1990s European Etruscan Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Edwardian Three Stone Ring Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This antique ring was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period ( 1900-1920 ). The setting is platinum and features 3 larger brillinat cut Diamonds weighing ...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Camellia Ring in Bakelite, 2002
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Camellia ring in bakelite. Spring/Summer 2002 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size 53/54 Period: 21st Centu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Fourteen Karats Yellow Gold Love Knot 0.30 Inch Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Fourteen Karats Yellow Gold Love Knot Stud Earrings, a perfect blend of elegance and sentiment. These stunning earrings are designed to enhance your style w...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Hoop Diamond Earring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpel Vintage Diamond Hoop Earrings with Lever Backs Crafted in 18 k Yellow Gold and Complete with Four Pairs of Interchangeable Gemstone Hoops Lapis Lazuli White Moth...
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1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Owl Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.10 ct approx Chain sold separately Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, this pendant is enriched with 0.10 carats of dazzling diamonds, nee...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

WGI certified 10.70 carat emerald cut diamond - 1.40 carat trillion cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
"950" platinium elegant ring designed with 1 emerald cut center natural diamond weighing 10.70 carat surronded by 2 trillion natural cut diamonds weighing 1.40 carat. Quality of the...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

White South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
White South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring White 18 Karat Gold is made in the form of frozen brushwood, which glitters in the sun, 40 Diamonds add glitter to it. With it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual spear shaped earrings from South India, in 22K gold with fine tooling work along the spine and at the top of the wire. Early 1900's. For pierced ears.
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Early 20th Century Indian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

22k Gold

Cartier Love Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier Love earrings in 18 karat white gold. These classic Cartier earrings feature the iconic Love Design, with a polished finish crafted in 18 karat white gold with pos...
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2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Forever 18k Yellow Gold Lucida Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Forever 18K Yellow Gold 3mm Lucida Wedding Band Ring 7 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 3.50 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. 750 Condition: Excell...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.10 Cara Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal Brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone, set in a 18k white gold setting with 20 round accent diamonds. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight 1.10ct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Medium Bone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Medium Bone Cuff Bracelet. Measuring 1 1/2 inch at its widest point, an opening of 1 1/8 inch and an inside measurement of ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a lapis lazuli and a pear cut diamond 0.07 crt F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine 1.00 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Bar Pendant 18 Karat
Located in US
Fine Colombian Green Emerald Solitare Bar Pendant 18K Yellow Gold (White gold also available) Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Cut 1.00 Ct ( Five oval cut emerald ) Excellent Cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in US
Fine Estate Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Centered with a stunning natural Colombian Emerald 1.10 carat Vivid Medium Gree...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antora Tubogas 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Bilbao, ES
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits wrists of 7,87 inches medium to large Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 6,7GR and 0.15Carat Diamonds Made in Antora, Catania Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Tronchetto Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Bulgari Tronchetto Collection Ring, 18k Yellow Gold and set with a Domed Cabochon Blue Topaz, the top measuring 5/8 inch across. Finger size 6. Comes in original Presenta...
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1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The “Blue Angels” were designed and hand crafted by multi award-winning jeweller Paul Amey in Australia. Stamped with his registered makers mark and precious metal marks, the “Blue Angels” ring...
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2010s Australian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cushion Cut 4 Carat Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo 0.80 Carats Total 18k Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Sapphire = 4 Carat Diamonds = 0.80 Carats ( Color: F, Clarity: VS ) Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamonds Colored Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamonds Colored Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Ring Please take a look at one of our trademark textures in Kaleidoscope Collection - "The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Wedding Band
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold Love Wedding Band Brand- Cartier Model- Love Wedding Band Product Type- Ring Serial Number- BT**** Material(s)- 18ct White Gold UK Ring Size- Q 1/2 EU Ring S...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Knot Clip On Earrings 1.15 Inch Wide
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Knot Clip-On Earrings, a true symbol of sophistication and style. Crafted with exquisite attention to detai...
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Mid-20th Century German Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrome Hearts Cemetery Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
✓ Authenticated Our trained in-house authentication experts have reviewed this item to ensure that it is original. We guarantee its authenticity. Here is a gently used Cemetery Ring...
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Early 2000s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
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2010s European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

David Yurman Authentic Estate Wheaton Prasiolite Pave Diamond Ring 7.5 Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Authentic Estate Wheaton Prasiolite Pave Diamond Ring 7.5 Silver 20 x 15 mm DY240 Retail: $1,599.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman ring is made of sterling silver...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Matched Pair Trillion Emerald 0.30 Carat Yellow Gold 0.17 Inch Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Matched Pair Trillion Emerald Stud Earrings, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. Crafted with precision an...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Braided 18K gold ring 'Helioro by Kim' WEMPE, set with 36 diamonds,
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality gold ring "Helioro BY KIM" from the world-famous jeweler and jewelery manufacturer WEMPE, set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. Seamlessly b...
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2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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

Bvlgari 18k White Gold Serpenti Viper Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper band ring crafted in polished 18 karat white gold. The serpentine design coils around the finger in a flexible wrap style. Polished tapered serpenti sections open at the ends to allow the ring to be worn by various finger sizes. Fits approximate US finger sizes of 6-7.5 (Bvlgari's "medium" size). Signed 'Bvlgari AU 750 Made In Italy M' with serial number and Italian gold mark. Ring is accompanied by original satin Bvlgari ring box...
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2010s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

NEW Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Byzantine Bracelet in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This beautiful bracelet from LaFrancee is a stunning piece of jewelry that features natural ruby, sapphire, and emerald gemstones in a 14k solid yellow gold setting. The Byzantine st...
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Late 20th Century North American Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Niels Erik From Sterling Silver Banded Blue Agate Danish Modernist Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern sterling silver linked bracelet with conical shaped striped blue agate stones created by Niels Erik From, circa 1960's. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" in length by 5/8" wide and is signed Sterling, Denmark, NE From...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst 20.85 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 20.85 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Have earrings LU116414707771 US Size 7 1/4 // EU Size 54 5/8 (ajustable 1 size down)
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dog Chain Link Bracelet with Round Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bracelet. With slightly oval links and a round pendant disk-shaped charm. The charm is not engraved. Great Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century...
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20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Natural Citrine Garavelli Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat White Gold Garavelli Necklace featuring a natural oval madera orange surronded on top ad bottom by white diamonds. Chain lenght cm 45 with adjustment at cm 40 Made In Italy...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Keshi Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace Triple Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Turquoise and Keshi Pearl triple strand Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The natural mined Turquoise are pear shaped and round with wonderful Sleeping Beauty col...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Jumbo Logo Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL jumbo logo brooch featuring a rope design in gold tone. Looks gorgeous on a casual denim jacket ! Marked CHANEL 10 P Made in France. Indicative m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Tiffany & Co Estate Ball Bracelet 7" Silver 4 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Ball Bracelet 7" Silver 4 mm TIF525 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co bracelet is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 5.5 grams. TRUSTED SEL...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Yianni Creations Peridot Fine Silver and Black Rhodium Drop Earrings
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents earrings from Hephestos Collection. These earrings are all handcrafted from Fine Silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to protect against tarnish. Eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 6.95 Carat Leverback 14 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 karat white gold lever back drop hoop earrings, a true testament to elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these stunn...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Brazilian Amethyst 77.5 Carat, Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Impressive Brazilian Amethyst 77.5 carat weight, 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring. The inspiration of design came from the fisherman net. Available in set with earrings LU1164147143...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

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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