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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Cubist Geometric Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Geometric modernist sterling silver and brass ring created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring features a brass square and a piece of slanted s...
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2010s American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Certified Burma Star Ruby 2.42 Carat and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Classic
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a certified natural Burma star Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are 0.082Cts of round diamonds that make up this setting. The 2.42...
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2010s Hong Kong Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 2-Tone Date Just White Jubilee Dial Ref. 1601 With Diamond Bezel
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 with a glistening white Jubilee dial and two-tone gold/stainless steel setting. Aftermarket round cut natural diamond...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

An Art-Deco c1930's Natural Top Quality Type A Jadeite Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Piece of Jewellery is handmade, dating from Art-Deco period - circa 1930's & yet is in excellent condition. Centering a top quality type A Natural Jadeit...
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1930s Australian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Neckalce Carved Jade Tourmaline 18k Gold
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing multi thread necklace with faced tanzanite stone, rose quartz, central with carved Jace surrounded with tourmaline carved leaf, 18 k Gold g...
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2010s Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage hand set and hand wrought custom designed roman inspired hanging pendant chain link pendant necklace is by Linda Levinson and is signed. It is from the 80's. She...
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1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate

Diamond Flower Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, Stackable Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The precious natural diamond flower ring has a flower design that is made with genuine, natural round diamond "petals" and a bright white, natural diamond center. These diamonds look...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Open Circle Hoop Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open circle hoop ring in 18 karat rose gold. Ring size 6, can be sized. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special des...
Category

2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Gold Ring with an Unusual Egyptian Design, Swedish Made 1978
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unusual and interesting 18 karat gold and lava rock ring has carvings in both its lava rock and in its gold setting resembling the ancient Egyptian sacred written symbols heirog...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total 40pts and are bright and sparkly. They are encased in platinum upon an 18carat gold band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight:...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 5.03 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 5.03 TCW Certified $6,550 113437 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous P...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 15 in, New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
NEW, Contemporary 18kt white gold diamond, vibrant pink sapphire, and blue sapphire designer pendant on a blue silk rope necklace that has an 18kt w...
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

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...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k 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

Marco Bicego Signature Gold Nugget Multi-Strand Stone Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Marco Bicego 18K yellow gold multi-strand stone bracelet with signature gold nuggets , with blue topaz and citrine stones.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pavé Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire: 23.74ct total weight. Ethiopian Opal: 6.23ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.46ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Height - is approximately 5.3...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold

Certified 14K Yellow Gold 3/8 Carat Princess-Cut Solitaire Diamond Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate any occasion with these classic shimmering diamond stud earrings. Crafted from 14k Yellow Gold each earring showcases a sparkling Princess-Cut Solitaire Diamond in a 4-Pron...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic three-stone alexandrite ring, centered with an oval mixed-cut natural, no-heat Brazilian Alexandrite weighing well over three carats, accented with two shield ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Silver Logo Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition piece is inspired by sacred geometries and patterns in nature. This sculptural bracelet is from the John Brevard Spherical series. The series is characterized ...
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2010s Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold cocktail ring is from Riad Collection. This beautiful ring is decorated by natural round shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 0.66 Carat and natural white diamond...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of th...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace in 18K Gold studded with diamond of 0.35 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 ca...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Set with White Diamonds Signet Ring
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A classic pinky ring, masterfully hand-made: pavé-set white diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Measuring about 1.1 cm in diameter, the photographed ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Santos 100XL Palladium W2020018
Located in London, GB
A unique Santos 100XL open skeleton wristwatch crafted in palladium by Cartier. Featuring a stunning skeleton dial that gives you a closer look at the mec...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Palladium

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring 20 Diamonds 0.30 Carat 1 Sapphir 0.85 Carat Size EU 50 US 5,3 Founded in 1974, Gianni Lazzaro is a family-owned jewelery c...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Accented 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fluid elegance with timeless style achieved through intricate links of bright 14k fourteen karat yellow gold each adorned with bezel set petite round white pearls placed within the c...
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1950s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum 2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage diamond ring featuring three diamonds flanked with smaller diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats, crafted in platinum.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lion & Tiger Charm Pendant With Pave Diamonds Made In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.737g,D:0.07ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar de la Renta Gold Polished Twisted Crystal Curl Hoop Earrings, Contemporary
Located in Milford, DE
Bold twisted curl hoop earrings accented with clear Swarovski crystals. Add a golden glow to your outfit! By Oscar de la Renta. Gold plated. Post backs. Hallmarks: none
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Black Diamond Bangle in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This Contemporary Black Diamond Bangle in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed with diamonds st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Orange Citrine and Blue Topaz
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with Orange Citrine and Blue Topaz. This mini emerald cut ring can be made in any ring size and with any colored semi precious stone combination. The Ring is sized for each client. The ring Measures approximately 3/4 inch across and 1/2 high. Example: Blue Topaz Center and Peridot stones or Pink Topaz Center and Iolite Side Stones. There is also a larger version of the Emerald Cut Ring with larger stones...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: Yellow gold (18K)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chopard Diamond Pave Heart Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Truly beautiful Diamond Pave Heart Pendant by Chopard. Happy Diamonds collection, combining the feminine style with jewelry excellence. This heart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Black Diamond Bangle in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This Black Diamond Bangle in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed with diamonds studded in a ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cabouchon Emerald in a Tray of Blue and Yellow Diamonds in a 18 Karat White Ring
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young Spanish designer that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. These collection is inspired in classici...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 5.1 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 5.1 TCW GIA Certified $12,750 210737 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Burma Spinel Ring 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 3.14 carat cushion cut Burma Spinel, displaying a violet hue with grayish undertones, and a pair of GIA certified F/VS1 pear shape diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Watch Fob with Gold Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1900, for pocket watch enthusiasts. Antique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold 4.5 inch fancy pocket watch fob made with custom rolo chain links a...
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Early 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New African 4.70 ct Green & White Sapphire Post Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
The color of these earrings is so pretty! Just a soft neutral color. The stones are from Africa and are 2.35 cts each. They are very high quality stones. The oval stones measur...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Longines Classic
Located in Surfside, FL
Longines Classic in 14k pink gold on gold plate band. Manual w/ subseconds. Fits 6.50 inches wrist. 22 mm case size. Ref 195611. Circa 1960-1970s. Fin...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Heart Shape Pink Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Presenting this exquisite heart-shaped pink gemstone necklace, adorned with diamond accents, crafted in 18 karat white gold. This stunning handm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Star of David Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 14K rose gold Star Of David pendant necklace, is set with a total of 0.47 carat round brilliant diamonds. David Star size is 0.60" inches long (top to bottom) and 0.54” wide....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant Seaman Schepps White Gold Pearl and Diamond Flexible Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely flexible, pearl and diamond cuff by Seaman Schepps is as elegant as it is comfortable to wear. The nature of the flexible links, with the open back design, allow for a ra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled with Original Sterling Silver Dial and Gold Numbers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Cal.748 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Hamilton cushion shaped watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was one of America's finest watch factories helping to build the American Railroad system at the turn of the century. They also designed and built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

22.2 Carat Sapphire 0.44 Carat White Diamond Handcrafted Beaded 18KGold Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 22.20 Karat Sapphire 0.44Karat White Diamonds Beaded White Gold Sautoir Necklace This enchanting 19,68 inches long beaded necklace is h...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet Citrine Sunny the Snail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier uses snails as a reminder to slow down and enjoy life. He has created more than 25 jewel encrusted snails, each unique and one-of-a-kind. It became an instant classic an...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine...

AJD Elegant Classic Absolutely Magnificent Golden Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The natural unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties on this handmade necklace.. Size: graduated up to 17 mm; Length: 18 inc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Ring with Pink Topaz and Iolite
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold Emerald Cut ring with pink topaz (approximately 5 cts) and iolite (approximately 4 cts each). The Ring measures approximately 1 " across and 1/2" in height. The Em...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Beautiful Finely detailed Red Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Hand set with Rubies, weighing approx. 2.90tcw and Diamonds, ap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

31.90 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Solitaire Ring featuring a 31.90 Carat Rectangular Sky Blue Topaz Gem stone. Oxidized Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant mounting. Ring size 7,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Dalben Green Garnet Scratch Engraved Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold scratch handmade finishing ring with a 30 carat bezel-set cabochon green garnet. Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable to most finger sizes. The ring is c...
Category

2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Ella Gafter 15mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea Pearl and diamond earrings feature two 15mm diameter pearls from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The design is complete with 0.25 carats of round diamonds. All of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Emerald Diamonds White Gold Ring Green Natural Gem Unisex Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds gemstone origin - Brazil emerald measurements - 0.16 x 0.16 x 0.2 in / 4 x 4 x 5 mm emerald weight - 0.52 carats diamonds weight...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

AGL Certified 16.68 Carat Cabochon Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 16.68 carat oval cut natural Ceylon origin Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring. Crafted in 18K white gold, this extraordinary piece showcases a captivating cabochon cut of e...
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2010s Sri Lankan Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Signature Collection Personalized Mini Script Name Necklace with Three Names
Located in New York, NY
The Personalized "Signature Collection": 14kt Rose Gold mini script name necklace with 3 names shown priced in 14kt Rose Gold. The Personalized "Signature Collection" is also available in Silver, Gold Plate or 14kt Gold with one to as many names as you like. The Mini Script Personalized name...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Diamond 0.15 carat White Rose Gold Filigree Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Step into the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Antique Diamond Ring, a true testament to the craftsmanship and sophistication of a bygone era. Crafted in 14 ...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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