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What is the origin of the word jewelry?
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The origin of the word jewelry dates back to Old French. It comes from the word “jouel,” which refers to a jewel or a cut and polished gemstone. In turn, the Old French term emerged from the Latin “jocale,” which meant "plaything." On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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New 6.35 Carat Red & Pink Emerald Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The stones are from Madagascar and just a beautiful. The ring is a size 6.25 There is a large emerald diamond cut red sapphire stone that is 6 carats. It me...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$176 Sale Price
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Art Deco Diamond Square Cut Cabochon Blue-Green Opal 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco diamond, square cut cabochon blue-green opal and 18K white and yellow gold pendant
Early 20th Ccentury
Exquisite, elegant Art Deco period diamond, blue-green opal 18K w...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italy 14k Yellow & White Gold Link Necklace 16.5" Long 6 mm Wide 14.36 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very beautiful chain. It is very well made. It is 16.5" long and 6 mm wide and made in Italy. It is stamped as such. The weight in grams is 14.36. It is pre-owned, wel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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White South Sea Cultured Baroque Pearl, Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious White South Sea Cultured Off-Round Baroque Pearl (15.5mm-15.7mm) Mirror-like Luster.
Elegant and everyday wear earrings. Large Baroque Pearls are rare and make this pair of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Simple Southwestern Sterling Astrophylite Gemstone Ring Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Southwestern style ring is sterling silver.
It features a pear cut 11x23mm astrophylite gemstone.
The face of this ring measures 1 inch north to south.
Size: 8
Conditio...
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2010s American Native American Fashion Rings
Materials
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Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880. Set with twelve old cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.85cts in an 18ct gold mount. A...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
