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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Returnable Items Only
HERMES Cadena Padlock Watch Key Bag Charm Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
This vintage keylock-shaped pendant watch is crafted in stainless steel and completed with a brown leather necklace. Runs on battery and in good working condition, but we do not guar...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Ring Enamels Central Ruby Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Birds
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring Enamels Central Ruby Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Birds Introducing our stunning 18-karat yellow gold ring, a magnificent masterpiece from our esteemed Fount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

KC Designs 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
KC Designs 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings - 1 inch yellow gold drop with pave diamonds and 3 bigger droplets. Pre-owned
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm M...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co Full Circle Diamond Wedding Ring 0.55ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany & Co Diamond Full Circle Wedding Ring, with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in platinum on a 2.3mm band. Diamonds 42 = 0.55ct (estimated), F/VS Metal: Platinum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 22.26ct Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond tennis riviera necklace, GIA certified, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 114 round brilliant diamonds, 22.26 carats, 15 stones GIA certified. Approximately G...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Love Diamond Ceramic Yellow and Rose Gold 3 Hoops Silk Cord Bracelet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2381 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model B6038500 Serial Number SD**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold, 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 4.3 g Condition Excellent _________________...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Jewels by Gauthier Wide Band Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Band Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Yellow Gold Ruby and Pave Diamond Ring features Natural Round Full-cut Brilliant Diamonds set in vertical rows with Round Rubies channel-set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and sapphire sit at the centre of an accentuating boarder of rose cut diamonds. A conjoining ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Gold Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Gold Clutch A silk handbag set with 18 karat yellow gold and multicolor enamel accented by 3 pave diamond set elements Made circa 1920 Bag Measurement:...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

SeidenGang 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cherub Playing Instrument Intaglio Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored and whimsical 18K yellow gold SeidenGang designer ring features a fanciful cherub playing an ancient aulos wind instrument, in intaglio form. Flanking this central moti...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks 2.62 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Finely Hand Engraved Platinum
Located in London, GB
Classic diamond and platinum three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an old European brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.23cts and of I colour and SI1 clarity between two f...
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2010s British Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.54ct Diamond French Sapphire Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Graduated French Square Step Cut - Milgrain-Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J C...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

8.33Cttw Round Cut Diamond Statement Necklace 18K White Gold 16 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond statement necklace is set with 520 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.33 carats. Diamond quality: G-H color and VS-SI clarity. Beaut...
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2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Baby Love Necklace Brand- Cartier Model- Baby Love Necklace Product Type- Necklace Serial Number- PU**** Age- Circa 2022 Accompanied By- Cartier Certificate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 0.24ct Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond 18ct Rose Gold 1895 Ring Brand- Cartier Model- 0.24ct Diamond 1895 Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- DG**** Age- Circa 2018 Accom...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in length, having a Horse Shoe top set with old cut Diamonds and Natural Pearls. Signed: B...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Detachable Swiss Blue Topaz Square Rectangular Diamond Stud Dangle Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace versatility and elegance with these captivating blue topaz earrings that can be worn as rectangular studs by removing the hanging blue topaz bits. Crafted with meticulous att...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 1.60 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We of...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and Green Enamel, 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver satin ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Skull ring with blue sapphires.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Skull ring with blue sapphires. 14k gold scull ring. Halloween ring gift. Blue sapphire ring. Skeleton Ring. Open Skull ring. Gothic ring. Metal: 14k solid gold. Color: white and y...
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2010s Turkish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.9 Carat Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold with Twelve Mixed Brown & White Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This great-looking and unique eternity band features twelve natural (i.e., earth-mined) diamonds in colors ranging from low white (champagne) to sherry to scotch to dark cognac: an ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Tank Anglaise XL W5310006
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition, a Tank Anglaise XL in stainless steel and rose gold by Cartier. The silver dial concealed with sapphire crystal features Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Rolls Royce Diamond Charm
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold Rolls Royce diamond set charm, circa 1980. Realistically modelled as a classic Rolls Royce set to its headlights with round brilliant cut diamonds of 0...
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1980s British Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique diamond navette ring dating back to the Georgian era. It features an array of closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all...
Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Tiffany & Co. 2.10 ct Total Weight Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 5.7 grams, size 5.5 (sizable to most finger sizes), the center st...
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Lilly Hastedt Santa Maria Aquamarine and South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of South Sea baroque pearl earrings with Santa Maria Aquamarine studs from Lilly Hastedt's " I Love Pearls" collection. The 16 mm baroque pearls are paired with Aquamarine s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Lilly Hastedt Lavender Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Bee Wing Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of statement Pearl earrings from Lilly Hastedt's Fauna collection. The insects are set with sparkling diamonds and lavender and pink Sapphires; finished off with a pair of de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
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1880s Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4 Box Papers. Quartz movement. Round stainless steel case 28.0 mm in diameter. Fluted crown set with a blue spinel ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.15 Carats Diamond Tennis Bracelet White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless diamonds tennis bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 48 round brilliant diamonds, 3.15 carats. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity. Four prong set in 14k w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Lilly Hastedt Malaya Garnet and Zircon Tahitian Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of statement pearl earrings from Lilly Hastedt's " l Love Pearls Collection." The Tahitian pearls are enhanced with a sparkling Malaya Garnet and a brown Zircon and are set i...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Black Pearl, Zircon, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Lock and Key Pendant Charm. This amazing antique Victorian heart pendant charm is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The charm has a lockin...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bracelet 15 Carats Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 10 Amethysts = 15.00 Carats 10 Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7 Inches Width: 0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian era 18K gold coat of arms photo locket pendant lion crown flowers
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time with this rare 19th-century locket pendant, a timeless treasure steeped in history and heraldry. Adorned with a beautiful coat of arms featuring two noble lions, a ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Roberto Coin Zebra collection bangle. Two Tone 18k yellow & white gold & enamel
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Striking Designer Robert Coin Diamond and Black Enamel Zebra collection bangle. Hand crafted in 2-tone 18 Karat Yellow and Whiter Gold with Diamond encrusted front. This piece has a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sapphire Designer Ring 18k Yellow Gold White VS Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
This listing is for an 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire high end designer ring. It has approx .45tcw white VS flush set baguettes tapering in with a blue sapphire center stone. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16014
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16014. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36 mm in dia...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver, Steel

Chaumet Paris Pair of Tourmaline Gold Rings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Chaumet Paris Pink and Green Troumaline 18k Gold Rings. The green tourmaline ring is size 7.5, weighing 10.3 grams, signed 310563 Chaumet Paris 750. The pink tourmaline rin...
Category

1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Late 17th/early 18th Century 18kt gold Stuart Crystal memorial locket
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an exquisite Stuart Crystal memorial locket from the 17th and early 18th century. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this mourning pendant features a rock crystal center adorned wi...
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18th Century European Antique Jewelry & Watches

0.70 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
**100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND JEWELRY** ✪ Jewelry Details ✪ ♦ MAIN STONE DETAILS ➛ Stone Shape: Cushion ➛ Stone Color: Fancy Brownish Yellow ➛ Stone Clarity: SI1 ➛ Stone Wei...
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2010s Asian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful trilogy ring dates back to the Art Deco Period. It features three matching old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.40 carats and matching in quality at I in colour and SI1 ...
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks. Edo period decorative fittings for the sword hilt of fine metal work including the background in shakudo of a nanako (fish roe pattern) with sil...
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Tiffany & Co. Pearl and Diamond Station Dangle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Length: 16 inches Total Weight: 5.42 grams Diamond: 0.10 ct twd Color: E Clarity: VS Pearls: 4mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Emerald and Diamond Sword Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Emerald and Diamond Sword Stick Pin. This gorgeous Victorian stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This incredible pic features...
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a 15ct yellow gold turquoise and pearl cluster ring from the mid Victorian era. Turquoise and pearls were often used together in Victorian jewellery as the vibrant blue works...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Emerald Cut White Diamond 0.50 ct. Each Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.03 ct. IJ VVS1-VS2 white diamond emerald cuts. Total of 12 stones, 0.50 ct. each. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18". All stones have GIA certificates.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust II 41 Blue Dial Steel White Gold Mens Watch 116334
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust II 41 Blue Dial Steel White Gold Mens Watch 116334. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. Rolex log...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Lilly Hastedt Diamond Camilla Eternity Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
The Camilla ring is part of the "Eternity" collection from Lilly Hastedt. The setting is unusual as it is set in a bubble like form and is a modern version of an eternity ring. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 3.25 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 65 Diamonds = 3.25 Carats Cut: Round Brilliant Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7.25 Inches Width: 0.2 I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 18 B6035418
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge. The bracelet is a size 18, features the new style sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Onyx Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian onyx cross pendant with 18 karat gold harness and pearls / Made in Italy 1870s-1890s
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel A37590 Maxi, Jumbo Flap Bag 2.55 Black/Gold Distressed Lambskin
Located in Berlin, DE
32 x 20 x 10 cm / 12.6 x 7.9 x 3.9 in Model: A37590 Year: 2017 Very good condition. With box, dustbag, card & firstowner invoice.
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Tom Ford Gold-plated Silver Screw Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the bold and edgy elegance of the Tom Ford gold-plated silver screw cuff bracelet. Designed to make a statement, this piece exudes a sense of modern luxury an...
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful contemporary diamond heart pendant. The heart has been pave set with 5.02 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct white gold with an openwork b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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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