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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Fleur De Lys Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds, France, late 19th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant ring made of 18-carat yellow gold with platinum elements. The central point of the ring is a teardrop-shaped emerald, intensely green in color and an impressive weight of 0.5...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Portuguese Iberian 1850 Dangle Drop Filigree Earrings 21Kt Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese dangle drop earrings.
Beautiful and very unusual pair of antique Iberian dangle drop earrings, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 185...
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1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated “1943” Ronson Lighter, Rare Limited 100 Year Anniversary Edition
Located in New York, NY
Gold Plated “1943” Ronson Lighter, Rare Limited 100 Year Anniversary Edition
Ronson Lighter
Gold Plated
Circa “1943” Ronson Lighter Limited 100 year An...
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Mid-19th Century English Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, pearl and sapphire butterfly pendant necklace. GIA certified natural no heat blue sapphire accented with natural peal, genuine ruby and old mine cut diamond accents. White, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
Antique Georgian 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
Category
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Gold Eagle Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian flying eagle stickpin in 18K yellow gold and set with a diamond. It will highlight a lapel with its dramatic bravura. The eagle is 3/4" w...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Victorian Memorial, Memento 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Measuring 4 M.M. wide, intricately detailed with woven Hair within the ring, furt...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Victorian Hand over Heart 9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 - 1890 9K Yellow Gold English Hallmarked Hand Over heart Ring, the top measures 5/8 X 1/4 inch, very nicely detailed and having a diamo...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Agnus Dei Silver Host Case Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming sliver open work box for hosts. The outer rim of the round lid features doves of peace. In the center there is the lamb of godwith the flag of victory.
Category
1830s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages
Located in London, GB
A scarce late Renaissance gold ring, made in Western Europe, circa 1580-1620!
The quatrefoil bezel takes the form of a flower petals and contai...
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Early 1600s English Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Kochert: Imperial Jewellers in Vienna: Jewellery Designs 1810-1940 (Book)
By Kochert
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare and important book. It offers a faithful illustration of a great documentary source, namely the jewellery designs created between 1810 and 1940 by A.E.Kochert, the pre...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Victorian 14K yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning Victorian bracelet is made in 14k yellow gold with diamonds. The bracelet features a hinged bangle design with a clasp and chain to ensure a secure and comfortable fit....
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1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice chunky silver, graduated curb links with a dog clip fastener to one end and a brass t bar to t...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fox and Dog Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Pair of stud earrings in 18 karat yellow gold.
One represents the head of a fox, the second a head of a hunting dog. The attachment system is butterfly.
Height : Ap...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1880s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 13.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.25 carat.
Acid tested to be 8k real good.
The diamond is has H-I-J color s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity.
Box is not i...
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1880s Turkish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Silver Hand Letter Paper Clip
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual paperclip in the form of a silver bejewelled Ladies hand with an elaborate lace cuff and a bracelet. The hand is mounted on a fabric covered base.
Category
1830s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...
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1880s Russian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Three spectacular old cut diamonds sparkle in this Victorian trilogy ring. The diamonds are beautifully shown off in expertly crafted platinum c...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds.
Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both.
The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely.
The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently.
Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested)
Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total).
Weight: 43.21g
Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula-
Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century.
During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique cameo brooch with 14K gold frame and diamond. This brooch is from the second half of the 19th century. This classic cameo is c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
French Oscar Roty Madonna and Child 22K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 22 karat (22K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval disc with a carved relief of the Madonna and Child, signed O. Roty. The reverse depicting a branch of lilies wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Celestial Star Pendant - Brooch Necklace Set in Fitted Case
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed antique gold Celestial themed Pendant - Brooch - Necklace set in a period fitted box. I believe it dates to the Victorian period, though there is a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Charm Coin Flexible Link Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This silver flexible link bracelet is designed as sixteen silver flowers connected by silver links. Twelve round pendants are attached to the bracelet, eleven pendants are made out ...
Category
1830s European Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Late Victorian Novelty Shell Purse Pendant Necklace Silver Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This late Victorian novelty purse was created out of two salt water shells and joined to a long silver guard chain. The shells have been mounted in a silver plated metal purse fittin...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
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
GIA Platinum Diamond Ring Antique VS Mine Vintage Victorian Engagement 2.72 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED HUGE PLATINUM 2.72 CARAT ANTIQUE DIAMOND RING AND BOX. This Gorgeous Vintage Diamond Ring is Crowned With 2.72 C...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Coat of Arms Signet Ring, English, Victorian, 18K, Size 9
Located in Southbury, CT
This Victorian-era deeply engraved family crest intaglio signet ring is crafted from 18K gold and agate. The interior bears marks too worn to read, but the gold was tested and the ri...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Southbury, CT
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Snake Hairwork Mourning Ring with Heart Charm
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian hairwork and yellow gold mourning ring, comprising a yellow gold ring containing hairwork, in 18 karat yellow gold, with a 9 karat yellow gold heart shaped charm.
This ...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Gold Double Sided Pendant Miniatures Of Eros Amor
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delightful double sided pendant was created in the last two decades of the eighteenth century out of 18 karat rose gold. The rectangular pendant frame is suspended from three ro...
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1780s French Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
A charming antique flower ring set with a pearly white oriental baroque pearl set in rose-cut diamonds held in claws.
Diameter of the pearl : 5,5/6 mm a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian GIA 6.27ct No Heat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Vintage Cluster 18K Gold Ring.
BEHOLD THE MAGIC, THE LEGENDARY SAPPHIRES FROM PAILIN - beauty isn't just stunning, ...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Byzantine Revival 1850 Enameled Peinture sur émail Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Byzantine revival enameled Cross
Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with Byzantine...
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1860s Italian Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
An 18 Carat Gold French Antique Watch Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold watch chain necklace with rectangular links and a richly decorated gold sliding bead and an opening lobster clasp at the end and a hand holding a clasp and th...
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1850s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst & Diamond Ring 11 Carats, Victorian Circa 1890s Unisex
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1890s ring features an impressive oblong oval-shaped 11 carat amethyst with excellent purple and rose coloring. The 23.63mm x 11.33mm is surrounded by a halo of 22 tiny Eu...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold
A Georgian 18 Carat Gold Riviere Necklace with Amethysts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold riviere necklace set with 32 oval-facetted amethysts, descending in size. Each stone is set in a cut away setting and connected with two small oval links England, ci...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Intaglio Swivel Ring - Hygieia Engraving
Located in Glasgow, GB
Early 19th century neoclassical intaglio ring set in 18ct gold, featuring a pale oval agate engraved with Hygieia, the goddess of health, holding a snake, set in a swivel mount with ...
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1810s British Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Coin Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 100 B.C., Silver Tetradrachm coin, Greece, with 14k frame, c1960s. A sleek yellow gold frame is the perfect foil for this extra large 2000+ year-old silver coin. The look is ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Enamel 9k Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enamel
design with a snake eating its tail meaning eternal rebirth
glass with hair in it
9k yellow and rose gold
Georgian 1810 and engraved with date
ring size 6-1/4 and can be ...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, Silver over gold (14k). These Victorian diamond and sapphire stud earrings are set with 1.50 carats of intense royal blue sapphire and .75 carats of rosecut diamonds. Th...
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Legendary Atocha coin Mel Fishers coin authentic not reproduction
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A very rare item to come across, this is a real authentic atocha coin, it has been passed through generations and finally landed in our office. It is authentic as you can see under m...
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16th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Vintage David Yurman Braided Braided Bracelet in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage David Yurman bracelet. Crafted in the 20th century, this piece exemplifies classic luxury with its intricate braided design...
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Late 19th Century American Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian 13.5 Carat Star Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cabochon cut gray star sapphire weighing approximately 13.5 carats
18k yellow gold with detailed embroidery and designs
Victorian Circa 1890s
ring size 5-3/4 and can be resized
7 ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx Rose Gold Rebekah Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
onyx
9k rose gold
Victorian circa 1870s
ring size 5-3/4 and can be resized
6.1 grams
Step back in time with this distinguished Victorian ring from the 1870s, crafted from 9k ro...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Gold Coin Necklace - Nero and Salus (Goddess of Health) - Unique
Located in Chicago, IL
The first of its kind in my shop, a Roman gold Aureus. I cannot find any online shop that sells these set in gold. I see lots of seller charging what I charge for trivial coins (bron...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
oval cut pinkish-red ruby weighing approximately 0.50 carats
accented by 2 old european cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats
J-K color
SI clarity
14k rose gold
Victor...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Red Garnet Pearl Gold Mourning Jewelry Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Approximately 4.5 carat oval cut red garnet
Accented by 4 pearls
18k yellow gold
Glass back with hair for mourning
Victorian style circa 1870s
1-1/2 inches long
2-1/8 inches wide...
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cameo
14k yellow gold
Victorian circa 1890s
ring size 5-1/2 and can be resized
6.1 grams
Step back in time with this elegant Victorian cameo ring, crafted in the 1890s. This pi...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a lovely Victorian period angel skin coral necklace done in an Etruscan revival style. It features beautiful detail work; the pendant is original to the chain, which is a...
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 11 Carat Diamond Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
featuring a bottom old european cut diamond weighing approximately 1.45 carat
J-K color
VS clarity
nestled in the middle of the piece is an old european cut diamond weighing appro...
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1830s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Antique Diamond and Paste Shamrock Ring, 18k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning Victorian era shamrock or clover ring is a real beauty.
She really stands out from the crowd with the lovely three leaved clover or shamrocks adorning the face, set wi...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Enamel Sweetheart Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sweetheart Necklace
15ct Gold Stamped & Tagged
Circa 1880
Stunning Victorian Sweetheart Necklace. Gorgeous White & Black Polka Dot Hearts Joined by a Centre- Knot Topped...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Charm Bracelet
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and unusual antique, late Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver charm bracelet.
The bracelet features beautifully faceted panels of polished agate each with different shades, stones include Red Jasper, Carnelian and various shades of banded agate.
The panels of agate are adjoined with sterling silver wire and chain links and fasten with a silver heart shaped padlock clasp.
The bracelet is loaded with various antique and vintage silver charms...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling 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 houses — Tiffany & 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 rings, Art 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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