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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1930s
Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1935 Art Deco Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
A very smart ring from the late Art Deco era with a stepped design in 18 carat rose gold and platinum, set with nine diamonds to the central section. The ar...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

An Art-Deco c1930's Natural Top Quality Type A Jadeite Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Piece of Jewellery is handmade, dating from Art-Deco period - circa 1930's & yet is in excellent condition. Centering a top quality type A Natural Jadeit...
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1930s Australian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
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1930s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Gold Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Crisp, substantial gold pill box. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Rectangular, with deep diagonal line cut pattern on top and sides. Beautiful condition; it was never engraved. ...
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1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Twin Bypass Ring in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The centerpieces of this ring are two Old European cut diamonds both accompanied by GIA repor...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Eternity Band 1.5 Carat CIRCA 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
The Van Cleef & Arpels brillant cut eternity band in platinum is a remarkable piece of jewelry that represents timeless elegance and sophistication. The band is in excellent condit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Day and Night Flip Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Art Deco sapphire, ruby and diamond flip ring. This piece offers two rings in one allowing the wearer to flip the single cut set diamond sides round to either a s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set France, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
These remarkably crafted and precise Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set originate from France, Circa 1930. A timeless expression of the opulence, attention to de...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria. An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
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1930s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shakudo Double Sided Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shakudo double-sided yellow gold cufflinks, circa 1930s. Vintage Shakudo Double-sided Yellow Gold Cufflinks are a timeless accessory that exudes sophistication and elegance. Craft...
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1930s Japanese Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Shakudo, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Malmö, SE
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Tank Ring. Featuring 49 old European and 8/8 cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.95 carat, graded near-colorless H-I , SI – I clarity. Uni...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Men’s Banded Agate Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco men's banded agate gold ring, circa 1930. The Art Deco Men's Banded Agate Gold Ring is a stunning example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco era. This ring ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

French 1930 Art Deco Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 35 Cts Of Blue Chalcedony
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco geometric bracelet. Beautiful geometric piece, created in Paris France during the art deco period, circa 1930's. This unus...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Drop Earrings, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted in the 1940s, these Art Deco target drop earrings are truly captivating. Dropping down from a hinge back, five old cut diamonds totalling 0.35 carat elegantly fall down ...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.75ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 0.75 carat emerald sits central in this Art Deco square cluster ring. The beautiful green gem is an emerald cut stone, claw set into platinum. Around the emerald is set a t...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

An 18 Carat Gold Retro Link Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat warm yellow gold tank bracelet with convex shapes with an invisible box lock and two safety clasps. Period: Retro Weight: 101 grams Length: 20 cm fits a medium to large...
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1930s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet 2.00 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet 2.00ct - The bracelet contains 21 European cut diamonds and an additional 20 single cut diamonds for a total approximat...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet. Circa 1939 A bracelet with a central shield-shaped panel featuring one rectangular-cut, two oval, and seve...
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1930s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Lavalier Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
In 10 karat yellow gold, a precious gem from a by-gone time! The chain is 16 inches in length.
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1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.40 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.40 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated antique setting displays a stunning feature 2.90ct Old European cut diamond, six claw set in relief to the centre. The feature diamond is flanked on either side by a collet set baguette cut diamond. The elevated, flared and pierced decorated ring shoulders are each ornamented with a further collet set baguette cut diamond and integrate with the setting, blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank. The diamond solitaire engagement ring is hallmarked to the inner surface of the shank with the fineness mark for 18k gold 750. This impressive diamond ring is supplied with a European Diamond Report (EDR) certificate for the principal diamond, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Such antique pieces featuring a large high-grade diamond are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning 1930s diamond solitaire...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Art Deco Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver and Marquisette Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring is sterling silver and the design is set with surround marquisettes with angled coral and onyx and topped with a tiny tiny real pearl. It has a flair and is...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 18.7 Carat Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 18.7 Carat Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold, circa 1930 Elegant cocktail ring with a lattice-shaped openwork ring head, set with a magnificent cognac-colored...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.0 Carat Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Paris circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
2.0 Carat Diamond and Emerald 18 K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Paris circa 1930 Decorative diamond ring with a flower-shaped ring head, set with an old Euro...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco c...
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1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1930s Art Deco Bow Tie Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Former property of an English Gentleman. Elegant and Stunning as usual Art Deco design is one of our favorite period. Bow tie brooch in diamond and calibrated sapphires. Circa 1930. French mark for platinum. Dimensions: Length: 6.5 centimeters (2.6 inches) Width: 2 centimeters (0.8 inches). We are reknown for curating unfindable jewels. Most of the pieces of our collection are antique, one-of-a-kind and formerly owned by...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace by Eskie Tsosie
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent and elegant Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace made by Eskie Tsosie c. 1940 places a display of graceful, handmade squash blossoms around your neck. The blossoms hold natur...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts Lapis Lazuli Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with a small round emerald cabochon in the center , middle parts in white gold,small full cut round diamonds and blue enamel , bottom parts are 2 plain Burma Jade...
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1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gold and Enamel February Charm
Located in New York, NY
Lovely charm for a February baby: a round disc with an applied enamel flower in the center. Applied letters spell out "FEBRUARY" and "VIOLET." 14K yellow gold. 3/4" in diameter. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and enamel jewelry...
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1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Canterbury Steel Incabloc Military Style Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With it's case intentionally left in original condition, proudly showing signs of use from its journey thru time from the Pre-War 11 Era, this vintage American made steel 31mm Canter...
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1930s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Steel

Exclusive women's diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K. Total weight: 16.49 g. The watch is set with a total of 50 diamonds and has a dial with Arabic numerals. Envelope dime...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular black beads embedded with a circle of rhine...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.40ct Original 1930s Antique Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.40ct Vintage Platinum Showcases a Stunning 1.20ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center Simpl...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

A laughing one and playing cat brooch with rhinestone collar, enameled, 1930/40
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A laughing one and playing with a ball black and white cat brooch . She is wearing a rhinestone collar and blinks with the green rhinestone eye. A fun brooch for cat lovers! Dimens...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds : largest is bezel set old European oval cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.66 mm deep...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of this ring is fabulous! At the centre of the main panel is a 10pt diamond set within a star setting. Fully hallmarked London 1930. modelled in 18 carat gold. Ring Size...
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1930s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Style with Central Diamond and Rubies Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step into the glamour of the Art Deco era with this exquisite platinum ring adorned with a central diamond and rubies. The central diamond weighs 1.00 carat with PI1 clarity and H co...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Donut Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small emeralds cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel, 2 Burma Jade donuts...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1930s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 5.1 We can make any size. Box is ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have another treasure for your consideration. It is one of the first Gruen Curvex models introduced in the mid 1930’s. Let me introduce you to the Gruen Curvex “ Batwing”. A highly collectible model Let me share a little history of the sublime watch offering. Keep in mind that it is 85 years young. This watch is in extraordinary condition, something that Vintage Watch Corner...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1939 Hand Engraved Bracelet
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful bangle is WWII vintage era. It is crafted in solid sterling silver and features hand engraved flower design. It was crafted in Birmingham in 1939, the very year that...
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1930s British Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Pretty Vintage Golden Citrine Single Stone Ring 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This is a pretty, vintage ring featuring a golden coloured Citrine. The Citrine is emerald cut and measures approx 14mm x 11mm making it approximately 5carats. It is a warm, golden ...
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1930s Unknown Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a raised orange blossom motif fully around Accented by milgrain detail edges Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 3/4 and not siz...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.52 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.28 carats - K color with VS2 clarity Set with engraved wide prongs with a pierced scrolling plume motif gallery Flanked by...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

Art Deco 1.13 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.93 carat - I color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced split bombé shaped surround Flanked b...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.78 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.56 carats - F color with SI2 clarity Set with engraved foliate motif prongs with a pierced lattice motif gallery Accented by milgrain...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1934 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 / 4.55 gr.
Located in SE
Beautiful Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker's and date code H8 / hand-made in 1934, city of Malmö. The carved band is solid 18ct Yellow G...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 10.5 x 13.0 mm bezel set in platinum-topped gold Transparent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Featuring a halo ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, c. 1930
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Diamond Brooch and Dress Clips in platinum. Well made with fine white diamonds, this brooch can be separated into two stylish dress cli...
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1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offe...
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1930s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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