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Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bust Down 42mm Watch AM Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bust Down 42mm Watch w/ AM Diamonds When it comes to luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone
Located in London, GB
carved from a single piece of agate with immense skill to reveal the bust of the Gorgon Medusa in
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Lion's Bust Men's Ring - 14k Round .18ctw Jungle Cat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Lion's Bust, Jungle Cat Features: Smooth & textured finishes Measurements Face Height (north to south
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Birks 1890 Egyptian Revival Brooch 14K Gold With Pharaoh Bust Carved In Jasper
By Birks
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival brooch designed by Maison Birks. Beautiful and rare brooch, created by the Maison Birks during the late Victorian period, back in the 1890. Crafted with Egyptian...
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Antique 1890s Canadian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10k Onyx Hardstone Cameo Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
down among her curls. A dress is draped across her bust and shoulders and a soft expression can be seen
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper
Located in New York, NY
from the 2nd - 3rd century AD, in jasper. The intaglio depicts a female and male bust lovingly facing
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Wedding Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Antique Italian Early 19th Century Gold Cameo Pendant, Circle of Nicolo Morelli
Located in London, GB
. This beautiful four layered agate is carved from one stone with great skill to reveal the bust of a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Polychrome Enamels "Moretti" Gold Bracelet
Located in Sežana, SI
Moretto, its head and the bust, is positively imprinted in the cuttlefish bone cut lengthwise. From this
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Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Enamel

Polychrome Enamels "Moretti" Gold Bracelet
Polychrome Enamels "Moretti" Gold Bracelet
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W 0.67 in D 0.12 in L 7.88 in
Yaacov Heller Sterling Gold Vermeil Bangle Bracelet Earrings and Choker Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
time, he was called to create forty bronze busts as well as bronze, silver and gold medallions to help
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Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Cartier Panthere Large 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm 18K yellow case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Off-white dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Date display at the 3 o...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled deco...
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Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman Citrine Intaglio Of Hercules 1st Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman intaglio carved in a lentoid citrine. The subject is a vigorously engraved bust of Hercules to the right. The subject is beautifully rendered with the facial features in part...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...
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Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Renaissance Early 17th Century Enamelled 22K Gold Rose Cut Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare example of a European renaissance ring dating to circa 1600! It would have originally been worn by a young women of a wealthy and noble family. The tear-drop shap...
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Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings

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Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel

Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz...
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Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a diamond-set scroll openwork designed surmount, te...
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Scarce 13th-14th Century Islamic Late Seljuk Empire Gold and Eye Agate Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb Islamic gold and agate ring dating from the 13th to 14th century. The brown ‘sheep’s eye’ agate cabochon sits within a truncated conical bezel with a four-pronged setting so...
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Agate, Gold

22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Bezel Coin Ring, Tapered
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful unique 22kt yellow gold bezel ring holding an ancient Greek coin. The top bezel is a unique beaded design that's 19mm in width; the shank of the ring is 6.5mm tapering to 2...
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1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x 36mm. The watch is accompanied with a black crocodile strap and the original vintag...
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Eunice by Simon Monteneve, Art Nouveau
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Eunice by Simon Monteneve, Art Nouveau Height: 21 inches / 51 cm Art Nouveau bust of Eunice by
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Early 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Eagle Brooch No. 166
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawing, modeling, and design. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1 with Lapis Lazuli
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawing, modeling, and design. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Carrera y Carrera Equestrian Horse Bust Band Yellow Gold, 18k Stirrup Knot Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bust / Stirrup Knot Features: Smooth & Matte Finishes with Ribbed Shoulders Face Height (north to
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20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lava Cameo and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
light orange rose bust of a cherub and the other a 22x18mm oval buff colored bust of a classical woman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular 1960s Jules van Rouge gilt Etruscan style necklace
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
panel at collar bone height and the chains hang down to just below the bust line. This would look
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Vintage 1960s American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bust Down Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Nautilus Case Material: 18k white gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Baguette shape diamonds (aftermarket) Dial: Round d...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Egyptian Design Bracelet, Sterling Silver, Ankh Bracelet, Egypt
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Egyptian Motif Link Bracelet. This bracelet features an Ankh symbol and the bust of a pharaoh
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Vintage 1970s Egyptian Retro Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in NEWARK, GB
Birmingham 1853, maker George Unite, the bust of a young queen Victoria also present. Condition: Very Good
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

1.58 Carat Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
and veritably busting with vibrancy and fire. Mounted in a six claw collet with an open gallery. The
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Late 20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georg Jensen Bracelet No 63 with Carnelian
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Modernist Cufflinks with Black Onyx by Andreas Mikkelsen No. 203A
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that
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1990s Danish Cufflinks

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bracelet No 3 with Lapis Lazuli
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that
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Vintage 1930s Danish Link Bracelets

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Ring No. 26 with Lapis Lazuli
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
bust of his father. He finished that successfully in April 1887, and it was judged favorably enough to
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Vintage 1920s Danish Cocktail Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No. 1 with Chrysoprase Cabochon
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, and design. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He
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Vintage 1940s Danish More Rings

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Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cufflinks No 6 Very Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
in drawing, modeling, and design. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust
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Vintage 1920s Danish Cufflinks

Georg Jensen Modernist Ring No. 90b with Jadeite
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that successfully in April 1887, and it was judged favorably
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Vintage 1970s Danish More Rings

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Viking Ship Belt Buckle No. 52B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that successfully in April 1887, and it was
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Bird" Earrings by Kristian Mohl-Hansen, No. 66.
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished that successfully in April 1887, and it was
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Vintage 1940s Danish Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Bird" Earrings by Kristian Mohl-Hansen, No. 66
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
design. During the winter 1886-87 he worked on his first sculpture: a bust of his father. He finished
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Bust Down For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bust down you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 22k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect bust down may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bust down over the years, but those made by Birks and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bust down can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a bust down, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Bust Down?

The price for a bust down starts at $1,200 and tops out at $18,950 with these brooches, on average, selling for $5,145.
Questions About Bust Down
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024
    A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.