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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
1950s Platinum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mid Century Retro Non-Pierced Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This midway retro pair of 1950s platinum and diamond earrings starring medium blue sapphires provide a secure and comfortable fit f...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Italy 1960 Mid Century Ring 18Kt Gold 13.69 Cts Sardinian Ox Blood Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Solitaire cocktail ring with Sardinian Red Coral. A vintage Italian ring from the mid-century period, circa 1950's. The mounting is crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and embellished on top, with a single round cabochon cut (14.5 x 9 mm) of a natural vivid Ox-blood red coral...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One mid-century diamond necklace set in platinum featuring 324 marquise, pear and straight baguette diamonds with an approximate total weight of 48 ct., H-I-J / VS-2, SI-1. 18 of the...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Accented 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fluid elegance with timeless style achieved through intricate links of bright 14k fourteen karat yellow gold each adorned with bezel set petite round white pearls placed within the c...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Presented in an 18k solid Yellow gold case , the original Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar collection served as the inspiration for the brand’s modern day Master Calendar. Aesthetically the dial is perfectly balanced, allowing for easy and intuitive reading of the triple-calendar indications. Just below 12 o’clock twin apertures display the day and month respectively in bold red lettering, whilst a red-tipped date hand points to the date, which is shown on an outside chapter ring (also in red).The 36mm 18ct yellow gold case has a silver dial, Fully Serviced Round Gold watch...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond and Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Bangle Bracelet, containing Specifications: main stone: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS carat total weight: center diamond .25pts. color H a...
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1950s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Interlocking Chain Link 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely crafted circa 1950's, this eight inch bracelet made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold is constructed of uniquely intertwined textured center chain links accented by a border o...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Rare Vintage 50'S Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14767-61 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 34 mm...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tutti Frutti 1950 Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 46.81 Cts in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Tutti-Frutti jeweled domed cocktail ring. Iconic colorful piece of jewelry from the late American art deco / mid century periods, circa 1950. The mounting elements was indi...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Alice Caviness Aurora and Pearl Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alice Caviness Floral Aurora and Pearl Spray Brooch from the 1950's. Large gilt spray with 2 large flowerheads of faux pearls and Aurora crystal Marquises. Small accent flowers on br...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet. Heavy and substantial. This piece is not signed but the necklace that matched it was signed. It is 7....
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage European gold ring 14 carat with green spinel of 5.5 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
What a color! Stunning, clear and vivid green spinel in a vintage ring with European origin. This ring is made of 14 carat yellow gold and features a timeless design. This jewel is s...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, Gold

Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British hallmarks on the sticks: maker's H&W, 750, Birmingham, year letter not clear. Hand-...
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1950s English Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sterlé Paris 1950s Natural Columbian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing the epitome of luxury and elegance - the Sterle Paris Natural Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece features a breathtaking 7cts of natural emerald, sh...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Trifari pin is a stunning piece dating from the mid 1950s. It has the crown Trifari mark with c in a circle copyright mark dating seen on pieces from 1955 to 1969. This 3.25 inc...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Mid-Century 3.43 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Three Stone Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing 2.93 carats total - transparent medium green Natural Colombian in origin and displaying minor traditional clarity enhancement Prong set in ...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

High-Karat Wide Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 22k, Mumbai, India. This gorgeous fifties Mogul-style bracelet is exquisitely detailed, visually dynamic folkloric jewelry. Its look seamlessly mixes old-world charm wi...
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1950s Indian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 2.56 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 2.20 carats - H color with VS1 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by tapered baguette cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.36 carat to...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sandoz Uno 18K and 8.00CT Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a mid century gem a solid 18K white gold Sandoz Uno cocktail watch. This watch is decorated with 8.00CT/F-H color VVS1 and VS diamonds. It features a flip cover over the dial...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 carat Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 14 carat white gold earrings set with a brilliant cut diamond on the stud, followed by three navette cut diamonds, increasing in size with a dangling pear cut diamond on th...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century French GIA 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century French GIA 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA round brilliant cut diamond of 3.00 carats, accompanied by GIA #5231235634 stating ...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2487. Made in 1950's Case thr...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal Inspiration the Flexible Motifs Centering on Carved Emeralds, Collet-Set with Rounds ...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VINTAGE 1950s WEISS DIAMANTÉ BAGUETTE CHOKER
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s by Weiss, this diamanté baguette choker is a serious show-stopper. Weiss is known for their high quality costume jewelry from this era, crafted with handmade const...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This diamond brooch pin has been crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with fancy coloured diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form ...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Phyllis Sklar American Modernist Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver American modernist cufflinks created by Phyllis Sklar of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Cufflinks measure 7/8" by 5/8". Signed Ph...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its round 22 mm case in 18-carat gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The original mechanical movement, in perfect condition, accompanies you every day with manual winding. The black leather strap, 22 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Cosmos Ladies' Watch with its round 15 mm case in 18-carat white gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white d...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hobé Vintage Gilded Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone Statement Earrings, Signed, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
Gorgeous Hobé clip-on statement earrings, circa 1950s, featuring faux pearl and crystal rhinestone accents and vibrant gold-plating. These chic earrings make an excellent addition to your vintage jewelry collection. ABOUT HOBÉ: Hobé was founded by goldsmith Jacques Hobé in France in 1887. It was originally a fine jewelry line, with a costume jewelry division added in the 1920's by his son, William Hobé...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Pair of French 18k Gold and Turquoise Foliate Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. This pair of French rings is set with bright turquoise and features wonderful hand-tooled decorations. Vintage chic at its fifties best, th...
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1950s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Omega Stainless Steel Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2317. Made in 1950’s Case th...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver, Steel

Garnet Cocktail Ring, Estate Cocktail, Yellow Gold, Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The estate piece has three oval garnet gemstones set in six prongs each. The gemstones are set with character and have been well taken care of. This estate ring is in excellent condition with all original stones and gold. The ring is elongating and has tons of character! The ring has hand fabricated gold...
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1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Engraved Carnelian 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring holds a glossy carnelian stone engraved with. prancing Lion surrounded by 9 carat yellow gold. Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1954. Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Stone Dimensi...
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1950s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch, measuring 1.3" x 0.75", a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail...
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1950s American Post-War Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Gold Abstract Leaf Motif Choker Necklace With Red Rhinestones By Coro, 1950s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 14" length with additional 3" extender chain - Gold plated - Ruby red-colored crystal rhinestones - Hook clasp - By Coro (signed on verso) - Circa 1950s - Es...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Diamonds Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold and Silver Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Retro Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring - GIA. This classic Retro five stone ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds an old European cut ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmi...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Margaret De Patta Modernist Sterling Silver Ring with Pearl
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 1940s or early 1950s sterling ring was designed by modernist jeweler Margaret De Patta. The asymmetrical shadowbox design has a great 3-dimensionality, and the effect chang...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver New York Modernist Squiggle Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro 18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with purity marks, weighing 60.50 grams. Charms include a violin, a fish, a Ford model-T, a globe, a lightho...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic style ring holds three bright sparkling diamonds measuring 4pts each. The diamonds are set in star settings on a boat shaped panel with ornate shoulders. Made in Chester...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold. This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly. Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Trifari Vintage Sapphire Turquoise Blue Choker Necklace and Clip on Earring Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made vintage costume jewelry set by Trifari is mid century modern. It is a choker necklace with matching clip on earrings. It is a luscious peacock sapphire...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Weiss Aurora Borealis Crystal Geometrical Clip On Earrings in Gold, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful clip on earrings by Weiss. Each earring features a custom prong-set aurora borealis chaton surrounded with a cluster of aurora borealis, rose, amethyst, peridot, and olive n...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Kramer of NYC Crystal Chandelier Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of Vintage Kramer Chandelier Earrings from the 1950s. Featuring oodles of gorgeous fancy cut stones including pear, marquise, chatons...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10K Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 22 Karat British Coins Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ancient 18 karat yellow gold pendant mounted with antique british coin in 22 karat yellow gold Coins are in 22 karat gold Pendant total wei...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Selro "Silver" Face Bracelet, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Intricately embellished bracelet with three red synthetic faces, black cabochons, and red rhinestones. 7 1/4" long.
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Stones Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Stones Retrò Ring
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Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K white gold 32.4mm case N65555 has uncomplicated style. The silver-toned original d...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyrigh
By BSK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyright. Made in the US 1950's Dimensions Hight 4.5 cm x W 3cm, Deep 1 cm Very good condition
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1950s American Artist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Lapis Lazuli, Enamel and Diamond Earrings
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage vintage earrings with fire enamel 2x Brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.06ct. and 2x cabochon cut lapis lazuli Omega clasp 18kt Yellow Gold 4.56 grams Measures: 2.0cm lon...
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1950s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 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 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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