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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Michael Kneebone
Creator: Asch Grossbardt
Asch Grossbardt Colored Stone Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asch Grossbardt combines turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis, mother of pearl, black onyx and purple sugilite in a playful geometric pattern. 3/4's of a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Vintage Inlaid Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Picasso Portrait Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion-shaped gold forms inlaid with various gemstones throughout Including lapis lazuli, onyx, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, turquoise, and carnelian Depicting a cubist-st...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...

ASCH GROSSBARDT Vintage 14K Gold Diamond MultiGem Ring
Located in San Fernando, CA
Wide band ring is inlaid to front with a mosaic of calibré cut gemstones Featuring ultramarine lapis lazuli, green chalcedony, white mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and orange coral Cha...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Asch Grossbardt Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Sky Blue Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring
Located in Austin, TX
Sky blue topaz are paired with South Seas pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The topaz (origin: Brazil) are oval cut, beautifully faceted and well matched. The pearls are fro...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Gemstone Huggie Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
These earrings, crafted by Asch Grossbardt, feature a captivating array of assorted gemstones intricately inlaid. ♦ Designer: Asch Grossbardt ♦ Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold ♦ Circa: 1...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Asch Grossbardt Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Inlay Design
Located in Overland Park, KS
Asch Grossbardt 14k Inlay Earrings Listed are these whimsical and geometric Asch Grossbardt 14k vintage cushion earrings. The stones featured are MOP, Lapis, Onyx, Malachite and Co...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Pink Topaz Diamond Lemon Citrine Stiletto Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A medley of colors and shapes come together to create this elegant Stiletto pendant. A sky blue topaz in an emerald cut tops the list. Next, an oval pink topaz drops below. White ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Two Tone Woven Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is featured in this one-of-a-kind bombe style ring. The tourmaline (origin: Brazil) is a rich, true green color. It's been cut in a very desirable and unusual sug...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful Asch Grossbardt band ring is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold. Its distinctive feature lies in its capti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k ...

ASCH GROSSBARDT 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 2000S Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 21.9 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Type: Malachite, Lapis, Onyx, Coral, Mother of Pear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Multi-Stone Heart Face Slide Pendant Yellow Gold 14k Inlay.18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Asch Grossbardt Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Cut: Inlay Color: White Natural Lapis Lazuli Cut: Inlay Color: Blue Natural Maw S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl White Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are paired with diamonds in these classic earrings. The white freshwater pearls (origin: China) are remarkably well matched for baroque pearls. They are pure white a...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely flower ring is composed of 5 petals. Each petal is inlaid with black onyx and mother of pearl. Two round white brilliant diamonds .03 carats create the stamen. Handcrafte...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Green Chalcedony Diamond Frog Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Green chalcedony (origin: Brazil) is fashioned into a tree frog. The frog is exquisitely carved in the style of the precious carved animals from the House of Faberge created during ...
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2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Chrysoprase Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality chrysoprase is featured in this archaic style ring. The chrysoprase (origin: Australia) is a rich apple green color and has been expertly cut into a sugarloaf cabochon s...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Earth Tone Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are strung into a dramatic double strand necklace. The pearls (origin: China) are known as "Flameball" for their unusual shapes. The name refers to the legend of the...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Zambian Emerald Sculpted Archaic Style Unisex Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Zambian emerald is featured in this archaic style ring. The emerald is cabochon cut. It possesses a rich green color, is semi-transparent and is well cut and polished. It is set i...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are presented in these classic and elegant stud earrings. The freshwater pearls (origin: China) are a luscious peachy/pink color. They possess the rich luster freshw...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls of ginormous size are simply set as stud earrings. The pearls are blemish free, possess beautiful luster and measure a whopping 1 inch long and 5/8 inches wide. The ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine creates the centerpiece of this elegant three stone ring. The aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a classic blue color with no green undertones. The gem has been fashioned in...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish. The seahorse has been expertly carved from pearlescent trumpet shell. The seahorse is set with emerald eyes. Embellishing the composition are strands of 18k yellow gold "seaweed" studded with diamonds and wrapping itself around the branch coral. This-one-of-a-kind brooch is finished with a gem quality Tahitian pearl and emerald...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt .22 Carat Diamond Tiger Eye Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Asch Grossbardt Diamond Tiger Eye Onyx Bangle Bracelet. This exquisite piece combines the richness of Tiger Eye and Onyx gemstone inlays with the brilliance of 33 round brilliant cut...
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Nugget Baltic Amber Rose Gold Button Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Large nuggets of butterscotch colored Baltic amber are set in hand fabricated rose gold mounts. The dramatic yet versatile earrings have posts with omega clip backs for comfort and ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after its mining location, the Merelani Hils of Tanzania. ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 1980s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Inlay Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion-shaped forms with an abstract geometric pattern featuring inlaid gemstones Featuring lapis lazuli, malachite, onyx, amethyst, turquoise, and coral Opaque medium ...
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gol...

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Ring Inlaid 14K Gold Mother of Pearl MOP Mandala
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Asch Grossbardt ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with inlaid Mother of pearl and diamond. The diamond in the center is .03 carat of VS2 clarity and H color. Inlaid mother of pearl panels are set in the Mandala pattern...
Category

20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic black and white earrings by Asch Grossbardt with onyx and mother of pearl. Dividing the nine squares with curved gold banding makes them especially jazzy. The earrings measure 1...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque freshwater pearls are featured in these striking Aqueous earrings. The well matched aubergine colored pearls possess brilliant luster and reflect a range of other peacock co...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Geometric design pendant necklace by Asch Grossbardt with the use of varied inlaid stones for which they are known. The pendant has mother of pearl and black onyx. The bail is set wi...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Mabe Pearl and Gemstone Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Asch Grossbardt, these earrings feature 15 mm cultured Mabe pearls surrounded by gemstones. ♦ Designer: Asch Grossbardt ♦ Metal: 14kt yellow gold ♦ Circa: 1980 ♦ Length: 1 inch ...
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Petal Pearl European Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are accented by European cut diamonds in these discerning button earrings. The pearls (origin: Japan) are pink in color but due to their incredible iridescent nacre, ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Stone Inlay Bumble Bee Pins in Gold w/ Diamond Wings by Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This delightful pair of Bumble Bee brooches were crafted by highly regarded designing jeweler, Asch Grossbardt. The specialty of this particular firm is intricate hard stone inlay, w...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque white pearls are complimented by black diamonds in these eye-catching Aqueous drop earrings. The ginormous baroque freshwater pearls are among the largest available. They h...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Acrylic Leaf Dangle Earrings.
Located in Austin, TX
Ethiopian black opals along with diamonds form a harmonious composition in these elegant dangle earrings. The opals are well matched and polished. They have a black base with inten...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Rubellite Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Rubellite is the featured gem in this elegant three stone ring. Rubellite (origin: Brazil) is the red form of the larger family of tourmaline gemstones. Tourmaline is a durable and...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rubelite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 KT YG Heart Pendant with .10 Cts Diamond and Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this is a very wearable 18 kaeat yellow gold pendant necklace. Designed with a 1/2" heart that has been inlaid with white, yellow and black mother of pea...
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Aquamarine Pink Topaz Due Gemme Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine is paired with pink topaz in this Due Gemme ring. The aquamarine is a classic aqua blue color and is well cut and polished. The pink topaz is Bazooka Bubble Gum pink and...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is paired with emerald in these dramatic dangle earrings. The amethysts (origin: Brazil) are in both emerald cut and marquise cut shapes. They are bright purple and very w...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 14kt Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with Gemstones
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Asch Grossbardt, this brooch is inlaid with different gemstones. ♦ Designer: Asch Grossbardt ♦ Metal: 14kt yellow gold ♦ Gemstone: Mother of pearl body with multi-gemstones ♦ Ci...
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Shagreen Cuff Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
Cabochon amethyst is the centerpiece of this dramatic cuff bracelet. The amethyst (origin: Brazil) weighs 36.70 carats. The gem is cut as a high cushion shape dome, and is well polished. It is set within an 18k yellow gold bezel. Flanking the amethyst are two .50 carat white diamonds bezel set in 18k yellow gold dome settings. All are mounted on a lavender shagreen cuff...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
White moonstone is highlighted in these dainty dangle earrings. The moonstones (origin: India) are cut as smooth briolette shapes. Their white color is complimented by oval shaped ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue chalcedony Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with a ginormous baroque pearl in this bold pendant. The chalcedony is cut in a high dome and is very well polished. The pearl (origin: China) is referred...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Lavender Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Amethyst Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Lavender Tahitian pearls are set with tanzanite and amethyst in these one-of-a-kind "confetti" earrings. The 11 mm pearls are richly colored, blemish free and possess great luster. ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue/Green Topaz Silver Sapphire Plinth Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Topaz and sapphire are paired in this dramatic plinth pendant. The highly unusual blue/green topaz (origin: Brazil) weighs 83 carats. It has been expertly cut and polished into an ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Due Gemme Enhancer Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine is paired with silver sapphire in this bold Due Gemme enhancer pendant. The 28.93 carat, cushion shaped aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a beautiful blue with no green unde...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Tahitain Rainbow Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony cabochons are paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant drop earrings. Blue chalcedony has been continually mined in Turk...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Gray Moonstone Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Gray moonstones are paired with Tahitian Keshi pearls in these one-of-a-kind button earrings. The moonstones (origin: India) are medium gray in color, perfectly matched and well pol...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Opal Moonstone Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink opal is paired with white moonstone and white diamonds in these elegant dangle earrings. The opals (origin: Peru) are a delicate conch shell pink color. They have been carved ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ametrine Kasumi Pearl Diamond Huggie Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Kasumi pearls are featured in these elegant and versatile dangle earrings. Kasumi pearls come from Japan. Their proper name is Kasumiga. They are typically baroque in shape, have ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Nugget White Circle' Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis lazuli beads are paired with white circle' pearls in this torsade necklace. The lapis (origin: Pakistan) are in random nugget shapes. They possess great color, are well polis...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized fish comprised of inlaid gemstone body and fins With amethyst, carnelian, malachite, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and rose quartz Accented by a round brilliant cut ...
Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Michael Kneebone Red coral Granulated Bead White Chalcedony Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Red coral is paired with white chalcedony in these bold dangle earrings. The coral (origin: Philippines) is a deep red color. They are perfectly matched, cut and polished. The dro...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink topaz and green onyx in a candy colored combination are featured in these playful dangle earrings. The oval topaz are faceted in a flashy checkerboard cut. The gems are well c...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Black Onyx, Coral, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful Modernist design ring by Asch Grossbardt. Inset in the black onyx ground are coral; mother of pearl and diamonds, encircled in gold. The stones are both round and oval. The...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls (origin: China) are featured in this necklace and earring suite. The pearls are in shades of pink, lavender, peach and gray. They are blemish free and possess splend...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

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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