Jewelry & Watches
1950s Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Sapphire
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Ruby
2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby
Early 2000s Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
1990s Swiss Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald
1880s British High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Aquamarine, Zircon, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise
2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Gold, Enamel
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise, Gold
2010s Jewelry & Watches
Turquoise
1880s High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Pearl, Gold
2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rose Gold
1770s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1890s Late Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s British Georgian Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Russian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1870s British Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry 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.