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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Vhernier Diamond Quartz Mother-of-Pearl 18K Balloon Palloncino Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized balloons terminating with articulating gold ribbon tails Featuring pear-shaped crystal quartz cabochons measuring 20.0 x 16.0 mm Transparent and colorless - bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.4ct Sugarloaf Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the graceful Art Deco Inspired Sapphire Ring, a true masterpiece designed to fascinate and enthrall a sapphire lover. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold 33 Inch Fancy Link Slide Necklace 84.54 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a one of a kind fabulous and unique necklace. It is really 66 inches long but it's looped in half. It has a gorgeous filigree embossed slide with a tassel that is 3 inches ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

An 18 Carat Gold Chaine D'Ancre Tressee Hermès Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat yellow gold Chaîne d'Ancre Tressée bracelet with 14 woven square links. With a toggle and a bar clasp of the same structure, signed and numbered: Hermès Paris, 54981, cir...
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1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Oval 6 ct Turquoise Minimalist Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones. These minimal ear studs will effortlessly make you stand out...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Minimalist Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Minimalist Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Contemporary Black Diamond Bangle in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This Contemporary Black Diamond Bangle in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed with diamonds st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Solid White Gold Real Diamond and 12.87 Ct Emerald Flower Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This Emerald Flower and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 60 endlessly sparkling natural emerald, weighing 12.87 carat and 80 pieces of diamonds weighing 1.09 carat. It m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A must have! 2.07 carats of F/G color VS clarity round and baguette cut diamonds set in an iconic pear shape and marquise design. A fabulous earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Earrings, White Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in Turquoise, white gold. Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Accessories: Boxes and the earrings only. No certificate. Condition: Like-new pre-loved condition. ...
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, White Gold

Illusion Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS pair of classic diamond drop earrings. 4.36 carats of F color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. These earrings are full of life -- very bril...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Paris Sterling Silver Vintage Heavy Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Hermes Paris sterling silver heavy vintage ring. Signed Hermes with a DP in a cartouche which is probably the maker of the ring for Hermes, this wide double crossover band ring has ...
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1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

25.01 Carats Cushion cut Aquamarine Tennis Bracelet Sterling Silver Grandma Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully handcrafted Cushion Cut Aquamarine Tennis Bracelets, designed with love, including handpicked luxury gemstones for each designer piece. Grab the spotlight with this exqui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Françoise Montague Pâte de Verre Sautoir
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague hand poured pate de verre glass necklace in turquoise. Handmade purple glass beads. Can be worn long or doubled- as shown in images. Francoise Montague took over...
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2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2490 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 Model ARF79052 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight approx 11 g Ring Size 52 Size Chart Condition Ex...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Long Necklace Lariat in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace lariat designed by Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous and ultra chick long necklace, created in New York by the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in the late 20th century. The lariat has bee...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Shape Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond necklace. 17.19 carats of oval, pear, emerald, marquise and round cut white diamonds set in 18k white gold. 18 inch lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold 1.3ct Solitaire Diamond Tubogas Snake Wrap Ring Size 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity - 7mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.30 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lapis Malachite Humming Bird Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2403 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 Model Lucky Animals Serial Number VCARP2B000 Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite Weight Approx 14.7 ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 24.95 Cts Garnet & Iolite
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Fabulous cocktail ring created by the jewelry designer Temple St. Claire. This modernist cocktail ring was carefully crafted with a subs...
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1990s Italian Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18k White Gold Tennis Bracelet, 2.94 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant, classic tennis bracelet features nearly three carats of fine quality (F-G color/VS2 clarity), sparkling diamonds set in 18k white gold! The hidden clasp provides the vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Estate Round Puffed Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Round Puffed Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver TIF646 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE ...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joaquim S'Paliu Barcelona 1970 Modernist Geometric Cocktail Ring in Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist cocktail ring designed by Joaquin S'Paliu. This ring is a wonderful example of the Spanish modernist jewelry from the 1970. The cocktail ring was created by the artist jew...
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1960s Spanish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Roman Revival Signet Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 18.49 Ctw Cat's Eye Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Roman revival style signet ring with moonstone. A statement signet ring, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with brushed finish. The ring has been designed in Italy in the an...
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1990s Italian Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, the top measures 9/16 X 9/16 inch and is set with a dark Red Ancient Greek - Roman style Intaglio. Hand chased design work on the si...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Three Row Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage bracelet features three rows of dazzling diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. The white gold setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the diamonds, enhancing their bril...
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Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1984 Studio Crossover Sculptural Bracelet In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Crossover cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1984. T...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Reinstein Ross Stackable Duo Rings In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies and a Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eternity rings designed by Reinstein-Ross. Very beautiful set of two eternity rings, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This set h...
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1980s American Revival Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Scent Bottle Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume Bottle-necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. An iconic necklace chain, created by Elsa Peretti for the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the 1980. Thi...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Emerald Sapphire Necklace Diamond 14K Vintage Natural Huge 145.86 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. GIA Certified RARE 145.86 CARATS EMERALD, SAPPHIRE, AND DIAMOND VINTAGE NECKLACE AND BOX! Vintage Natural Certified Emeralds--Stunn...
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20th Century Brazilian Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL 1860 Enameled Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival ring. Magnificent antique 19th century ring, created in Europe in the Egyptian revival style, back in the 1860's. The outstanding ring has been crafted with clas...
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1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Betty Cooke 1990 Asymmetrical Sculptural Bangle In 14Kt Gold With One Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by Betty Cock. This is an amazing aerodynamical bangle bracelet, created by the artist-jeweler Betty Cooke. The sculptural bracelet has been crafted as a si...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay New York Large Dangle Drop Earrings in Faceted Solid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Large pair of dangles drop earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990's. They were craf...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Entrelaces Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Entrelaces Ring in 18K White Gold. The rings is size 5, weighs 6.4 grams, and is 8.20mm wide. Comes with box and papers.
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Reinstein Ross Hoops Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Reinstein-Ross. Beautiful pair of hoops earrings, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This pair has been crafte...
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1990s American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reinstein Ross Eternity Ring In 22Kt Yellow Gold With 1.05 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring designed by Reinstein-Ross. Very beautiful eternity ring, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This ring has been crafted in ...
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1990s American Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a classic three stone ring made in platinum with diamond and blue sapphires. This ring is very sophisticated due to the size and quality of stones used in this three stone de...
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1920s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Paris Nouvelle Bague Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.76 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Nouvelle bague ring designed by Cartier. Beautiful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. This rare ring is part of the iconic Nouvelle Bague collection and ...
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1990s French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

PATRICIA VON MUSULIN Sculpted Scrolls Clips-On Earrings In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist scrolls earrings designed by Patricia Von Musulin. Beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created by Patricia Von Musulin during the modernist period, back in the late 1970....
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

David Webb Black Enameled Frog Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A frog brooch designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An exceptional and iconic vintage frog brooch, created in New York city back in the 1970 at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet A platinum bracelet set with 31 baguette-cut emeralds. Made circa 1920 Accompanied with a certificate of authenticity Approximate ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 3.10 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Flanked by two additional old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1967 Paris Bambo Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare vintage pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1967. The...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fabulous statements pair of hoops-earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Th...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon...
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2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

1910 Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a dreamy brooch dating back to the Edwardian period crafted in Platinum that showcases bright white pearls and diamonds! This is a stunning bar pin that is classic and timele...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Leaf Wide White Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring by Cartier. The Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Wide Band Ring, size 53, showcases an elegant leaf pattern encrusted with sparkling d...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Paris Bracelet With Three Charms in Solid 18Kt White Gold With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A charms bracelet designed by Cartier. Beautiful bracelet with three dismountable charms, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. The bracelet has been crafted in s...
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Early 2000s French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2495 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2011 Model ARA40100 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight approx 57 g Length approx 84 cm Condition Excelle...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes ornées de deux diamants taille ancienne dont les principaux pèsent env. 0,40 carat chacun. Dites "Trembleuses", elles sont en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et date...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Modernist Three Color Hoops Earrings in Solid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very attractive and beautiful hoops earrings created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. These earring...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW
Located in London, GB
An elegant platinum diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features stations alternating between 1 and 3 round brilliant cut diamonds with a decorative surround. A tota...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire 14k gold ring. Pear sapphire gold ring. Genuine sapphire ring. Opened ended ring. Tiny sapphire ring. Delicate sapphire ring. Weight: 1.3 g. depends from size. Gold...
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2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies Baume & Mercier Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Baume & Mercier diamond yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1970s. The Ladies Baume & Mercier Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch is a timeless piece of elegance and sophistication. Cra...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards. This vintage necklace is strung with 79 Akoya cultured Pearls that have a cream...
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20th Century Japanese Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

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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