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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Michael Kneebone
Creator: Andrew Grima
Michael Kneebone Peridot Diamond London Blue Topaz Briolette Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Peridot and London blue topaz are paired in these distinctive dangle earrings. Pear shaped peridots (origin: San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona) of differing sizes have excell...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ametrine White Sapphire Due Gemme Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Ametrine is paired with white sapphire in this one-of-a-kind Due Gemme pendant. Ametrine (origin: Bolivia) is an unusual bi-color form of quartz, half amethyst and half citrine, thu...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Garnet Ruby Diamond Pearl Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Red gems are clustered together along with white pearls to create these Confetti earrings. Mixed together are cabochon garnets (origin: Mozambique) ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Angel Skin Coral White Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Angel skin coral is featured in this elegant cocktail ring. The coral is a delicate shell pink. It's very well cut and polished to a mirror-like shine. The gem is surrounded by a ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Black Spinel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
White baroque pearls are featured in this bold necklace. The pearls are ginormous, the largest measures fully 1.38 inches in length. The nacre possess great luster with no blemishe...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Pink Tourmaline Pink Opal Chandelier Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink gems are showcased in these elegant chandelier dangle earrings. Deep pink topaz (origin: Brazil) in oval shape and checkerboard cut tops the composition. A delicately colored ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Citrine Golden South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Trillion cut citrines are paired with golden South Seas pearls in the versatile drop earrings. The citrines are expertly cut and polished to a dazzling finish. The gem quality and perfectly matched pear shaped pearls...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Briolette Diamond Huggie Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is showcased in these delicate dangle earrings. The chalcedony (origin: Brazil) has been expertly cut and polished into smooth briolette with unusually finished blun...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Larimar Blue Topaz Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Larimar is paired with Swiss blue topaz in these eminently wearable dangle earrings. Larimar is a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Rep...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Larimar, Diamond, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Aquamarine Tanzanite Zircon Diamond Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A medley of blue gems are combined with diamonds and pearls is these distinctive chandelier earrings. Pear shaped aquamarine, tanzanite, zircon and blue topaz have been artfully ble...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Zircon, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
South Seas pearls and diamonds constitute these chic dangle earrings. The pearls (origin: Australia) measure 12mm, are creamy white and possess rich luster. Eighteen diamonds are bezel set in white gold, graduated in size, are VVS clarity and F color. The inspiration for these earrings comes from earrings worn by Barbra Streisand in the final scene in the film "Funny Girl...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Coral Morganite Diamond Chalcedony Agate Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Angel skin coral, Morganite, diamond and banded chalcedony agate form these delicate dangle earrings. The coral (origin: Japan) is a rich peach color with a glass-like polish. The ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tiffany Art Glass Golden South Seas Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tiffany art glass "Scarab Beetle Wings" are featured in these superb drop earrings. L. C. Tiffany created the mysterious technique of spectacular ir...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque South Seas Pearl Turquoise Huggie Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Paspaley South Seas pearls are paired with turquoise "huggie" style hoops in these quintessential dangle earrings. The pearls are pure white in color with no blemishes or dull spots...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Boulder Opal Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Boulder opal forms the centerpiece of this archaic style ring. Boulder opal (origin: Queensland, Australia) forms in crevices of matrix rock-thus the name. This example shows brilliant blues and greens with some mother rock showing as well. The opal has been cut in a freeform shape with an undulating surface as dictated by the rough. The gem is set within a hand fabricated 18k gold archaic style ring accented with diamonds. The design inspiration for this ring comes from Viking jewelry...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Eleven ginormous baroque pearls (origin: China) form this statement necklace. The pearls are in shades of peach, lavender, gray and pink. They are blemish free and possess highly r...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Briolette Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz in an elongated briolette form are featured in these elegant dangle earrings. The drops are a lovely sky blue and are very well cut and polished. The are suspended from ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Pearl Oval Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink pearls are paired with oval diamonds in these dainty dangle earrings. The pearls are pear shaped and are a delicate shell pink. They are blemish free and possess beautiful lust...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set
Located in Kenilworth, US
Exquisitely carved Italian oval shell cameo profile pendant of Zeus remounted in a custom 18K gold bezel with enhancements of a single mabé pearl flanked by a pair of white diamonds,...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Green Quartz Diamond Banded Agate Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz, green quartz, diamond and banded chalcedony agate comprise these discerning dangle earrings. The emerald cut blue topaz (origin: Brazil) is a delicate sky blue color. ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Black Bronze Tahitian "Due Perla" Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Black and bronze colored Tahitian pearls are featured in these Due Perla (two pearl) drop earrings. The black pearl measures 9mm. It is very dark with the slightest undertone of pi...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Diamond Grey Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is complimented by gray pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The carved amethyst drops have been expertly carved in a cross hatch pattern. They are a lively medium purple color and are very well finished. They are paired with marquise cut and faceted amethyst that have been tipped on both ends by clusters of white diamonds. The earrings are finished with gray button shaped pearls. They are a medium gray color and possess beautiful luster. They have been drilled and inlayed with bezel set white diamonds.. The hand fabricated gold...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Carved Kyanite Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Purple amethyst (origin: Brazil) is paired with blue kyanite (origin: Tanzania) in these elegant dangle earrings. The medium purple colored amethyst are carved in a honeycomb patter...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Kyanite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Yellow Sapphire Topaz Citrine Diamond Pearl Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A collection of autumnal colored gems are gathered together in these "Confetti" dangle earrings. Yellow sapphire, golden topaz and citrine along with white diamonds and tear drop sh...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Citrine, White ...

Michael Kneebone Golden Indonesian Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Twenty nine richly colored golden baroque Indonesian pearls comprise this necklace. Graduating in size from 11.2 to 15.6mm, the pearls are wonderful...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Topaz Baroque South Seas Pearl Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Bright and sparkling oval cut green topaz are paired with white baroque South Seas pearls in these simple and classic earrings. Set in 18k yellow gold, th...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz and peridot are integrated with the Paspaley South Seas pearls to form these elegant dangle earrings. Both gems are pear shaped with intense color saturation and are well cut and polished. They are complimented with clusters of white diamonds. Dropped below are baroque South Seas pearls from Paspaley-the largest cultivator of pearls in Australia. The pearls come with a certificate of authenticity. The hand fabricated gold...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Red and green tourmalines are featured in this two stone dinner ring. The pear shaped gems (origin: Brazil) are intensely colored and are perfectly matched in shape. The bezel set tourmalines are highlighted with white diamonds. All the gems are presented in an 18k yellow gold and hand fabricated setting. Similar Viking rings...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden Beryl White Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald cut white sapphires (sometimes referred to as silver sapphire) are paired with large pear shaped golden beryls in these classic and chic dangle earrings. The sapphires (orig...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Beryl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Pearl Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Andrew Grima ring featuring a granite gold dome set with diamonds and its top with a pearl. Signature H.J. Co. (One of the first stamp that Andrew Grima ...
Category

1960s English Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Ruby Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis Lazuli are featured in these sophisticated drop earrings. The lapis have beautiful golden flecks, are well cut and polished to a mirror like finish. They dangle from huggie s...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Alexander The Great Coin Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic silver Alexander the Great III coin (Drachm coin 336 B.C.-very fine condition) is set in an hand fabricated 18k yellow gold pendant. The setting is embellished with a bezel set cabochon sapphire of rich, blue color. The extra large bail fits a 20 inch black leather cord necklace...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Black Opal Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An Ethiopian black opal is the centerpiece of this bold and dramatic cocktail ring. The pear shaped gem has a dark green/black matrix with a broa...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Black Opal, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Zircon Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Pearl Dangle Earring
Located in Austin, TX
Pink zircon (origin: Sri Lanka) of cushion shape and "Conch Shell" pink color are paired with cabochon Rhodolite garnets and diamonds in these dangle earri...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Zircon, Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Diamond Green Beryl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Green beryl is featured in these sophisticated dangle earrings. Oval cut white sapphires (origin: Thailand) anchor the compositions. The beryl (origin: Brazil) has been fashioned i...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Sapphire, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Garnet Black Jade 18K Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A richly colored red garnet is mounted in this black jade bombe style ring. The garnet (origin: Brazil) is very well cut and polished to a glass-like finish. The gem is bezel set a...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rhodochrosite Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality rhodochrosite cabochons are featured in these arresting dangle earrings. The gems (origin: Peru) are truly spectacular examples of the mineral. It's almost impossible to describe the rich color-maybe strawberry jam? The rhodochrosite are well cut, matched and beautifully polished. The cabochons are paired with 15mm Kasumi pearls...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Zultanite White Sapphire Deux Gemstone Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Zultanite and white sapphire are paired in this double gemstone pendant. Zultanite (origin: the Ilbir Mountains of southwest Turkey) is a color change member of the diaspore family ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Herkimer Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Herkimer diamonds are not actually diamonds, but double-terminated quartz crystals discovered within exposed outcrops of dolomite in and around Herkim...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Bi-Color Topaz Diamond Topaz Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Multi-colored gems are featured in these dramatic dangle earrings. Topping the composition are bi-colored topaz in shades of green and blue. Pear shaped sky blue topaz are mounted ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ancient Glass Bead Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Ancient glass beads are complimented with blue topaz in these dangle earrings. The beads, dating to the 11th century, were created by the Pyu people of ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Apatite Iolite Diamond Stiletto Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
An amalgam of blue gemstones fashions this elegant Stiletto pendant. Oval shaped blue topaz (origin: Brazil) is followed by a pear shaped apatite (or...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Multicolored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality freshwater pearls are showcased in this elegant necklace. Thirty two pearls graduate in size from the largest at 14mm to the smallest at 12mm. They possess rich luster ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Tahitian South Seas Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian and South Seas pearls combine to create these sophisticated dangle earrings. The pearls measure 12mm and 14mm respectfully and come in complimentary shades of pink, cream, ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Turquoise Lemon Citrine Diamond 18k Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese Spiderweb turquoise is paired with lemon citrine in this elegant lariat necklace. The fine black webbing dramatically contrasts with the b...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds compliment a baroque Tahitian pearl in this Saturn pendant. The pearl measures 14.4mm, is medium gray in color and possesses excellent luster. Swirling around the pearl ar...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Rhodolite Garnet Amethyst Diamond Red Topaz Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Red and purple colors glow in these statement dangle earrings. Brightly colored cabochon rhodolite garnet (origin: Tanzania) is complimented by richly colored marquise cut amethyst (origin: Brazil). The gems support cabochon red topaz...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Rutilated Quartz Topaz 18K Gold Shagreen Cuff Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
Rutilated quartz is the centerpiece of this dramatic cuff bracelet. Rutilated quartz (origin: Brazil) is a member of the quartz family of gemstones which in this case contains needl...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Bakelite Hematite Black Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A root beer colored vintage Bakelite bangle is decorated with cabochons of hemetite and black onyx set in 14k yellow gold. The inside diameter...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Hematite, Onyx, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Smokey Quartz Scarab Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Set as a pendant is this carved smokey quartz scarab. The richly colored quartz is exceptionally well carved. The one-of-a-kind, modern scarab is set within an 18k gold pendant. T...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden Topaz Tahitian Pearl Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Golden topazes are the focus of these dramatic dangle earrings. The emerald cut topazes (origin: Brazil) are of lighter and deeper golden tones. The flashy gems are complimented by...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Gem Amethyst Due Pietra Two Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is paired with a gem quality amethyst in this "Due Pietra" or two stone ring. The tourmaline (origin: Tanzania) is the richest green and is expertly cut and polish...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Kasumi Pearl White Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A radiant pair of pink Kasumi pearls (origin: Japan) are paired with brilliant cut white sapphires in these classic drop earrings. Kasumi pearls are famous for their rich colors and...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Hand blown glass bubbles are combined with white baroque pearls in this Effervescent Necklace. The beads measure a generous 1 inch and are flawlessly created. They are spaced with ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this elegant drop pendant. The pearl is a beautiful medium gray color with undertones of green and blue. The gem has a couple minor dimples but posses...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Kunzite, Tahitian pearl and champagne diamonds are showcased in this elegant pendant. The kunzite (origin: Brazil) is a delicate orchid pink and fashioned as an elongated pear shape...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Mexican Fire Agate 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A superb example of Mexican Fire Agate is set in a handmade 18k yellow gold ring. The gem has a remarkable range of colors including orange, green,...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Fire Agate, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Tourmaline Diamond Bar Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Green tourmaline forms the centerpiece of this striking bar pendant. The tourmaline (origin: Namibia) is an optimum green color with the slightest touch o...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k 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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