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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Buccellati
Creator: Karen Sugarman Designs
Sterling Silver Peace Dove Brooch Necklace, Dove Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A delicate Victorian dove brooch pendant is the focal point of this charming layering necklace. Carefully attached to a rhodium chain of oval, round an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Green Tourmaline Slice with Hand Linked Tourmaline Chain, Laurel Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A luxuriant green tourmaline slice, in color, definition and thickness - is the focal point of this gorgeous pendant necklace. The rich spruce green color of the tourmaline is enchanted by the formation of a darker ring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Measurement: 45.88 grams
Category

20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Rose Blackened White Gold Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k rose and blackened white gold three acorns brooch by Buccellati. Brooch measures 40mm x 35mm. Marked Buccellati, 18k. Weight - 28.8 grams.
Category

20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rock Crystal Peridot Topaz Cluster Bracelet Padlock Heart, Posey Bracelet
Located in Colleyville, TX
Luxurious clusters of sparkling rock crystal, Herkimer diamonds, peridot and pink topaz have been hand-linked into this magnificent cluster bracelet featuring the always popular colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine and Hand Painted Porcelain Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Marie’s Folly Necklace. A beautiful hand painted porcelain brooch has become the focal point of this stunning necklace consisting of hand linked evergreen baroque pearls that gently accentuate the colors found in the hand painted portrait of this Georgian styled lady. A frill of aquamarine beads rests just above a gold vermeil bow to add to the feminine drama of the period. Minuscule aquamarine and glittering crystal rondelles are interspersed along the pearl necklace and also featured as an accent charm at the beautiful oval toggle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
Located in Colleyville, TX
Four strands of hand-linked blue flash moonstone rondelles dotted with every the popular Sleeping Beauty turquoise faceted oval nuggets are the perfect compliment for this antique Georgian Pinchbeck...
Category

Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck

Buccellati Thistle Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Mario Buccellati two-color gold and silver thistle clip-brooch. 18 kt, topped by three silver thistles with textured rose gold petals, supported by textured silver stem with te...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosalie Necklace. The history of perfume during the Regency and Victorian Eras is a fascinating subject and this delicate necklace pays homage to the creativity and workmanship of that time. A Victorian teal scent bottle (c. 1900) encased with gilt ormolu is the focal point of this remarkable necklace and has set the preference for the color-way. Sparkling faceted citrine nuggets, ranging in shades of dark and light, repeat the elegant gold persona of the romantic gilded cartouche encasement. Rich gold citrine nuggets have been intercepted with stations of jewel-toned teal apatite and freshwater pearls which repeat the magnificent coloring of the glass found in the Victorian chatelaine scent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Mario Buccellati Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Mario Buccellati is known as the “Prince of Goldsmiths” for his handcrafted jewelry with intricate patterns and engravings. This very special ring features a cabochon sapphire weighi...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18k Gold Necklace Earrings Set Diamond Tourmaline
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Buccellati in the 1960's. Made of yellow gold, features approximately 120 carats of cabochon green tourmaline...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A Holiday to Remember! Make this the one You'll Remember with this stunning DIamond and Sapphire Buccellati ring crafted in Luxurious 18K Gold. Highlig...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccellati Filidoro Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Filidoro Link Necklace by Buccellati. Details: Weight: 71 grams Length: 17" Width: 23mm Stamped Hallmarks: Buccellati 750 763MI *Free Shipping within the United Sta...
Category

20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and post style. Authenticated by Buccellati. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I VS-SI ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Blueberry Azurite Geodes Diamonds Gold Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
Magnificent cobalt blue azurite nodules, called blueberry geodes, are clearly the focal point of these novel earrings. These originated as small marble like formations (approximatel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace. This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter (circa 1810) has found a new life as the centerpiece of a stunning and elegant necklace of Lavender Moon Quartz and freshwater baroque pearls. The ethereal faceted oval Lavender Moonstone...
Category

Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...

Large Buccellati Gold Herringbone Button Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold brushed finished button earrings with distinctive hand engraved herringbone pattern. Meticulously crafted by iconic Italian jeweler Buccellati, these e...
Category

Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Pink Morganite Filigree Clasp with French Meerschaum Reliquary Ex Voto Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna Necklace. A luxurious strand of hand-linked pink morganite leads the eye to a gorgeous rhodium silver filigree clasp, then drops to feature a ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Morganite, Topaz, Brass, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Rhodochrosite Garnet Pearls Choker Necklace Druzy Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rachelle Necklace - An explosion of pink, woodrose and garnet reds is exhibited by this cacophony of texture and color in this elegant cluster choker necklace. Each of the hundred...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Vermeil

Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ayla Necklace. Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked with rhodium silver and juxtaposed with a jaw dropping Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Pendant. The rich cobalt blue enameled disc has been encased within a silver paste cartouche frame and accented with a feminine silver paste basket of flowers. Three little teardrops dangle from below the ornate frame. This unique necklace has been married to a frilled section of hand-linked rock crystal and kyanite rondelles and further enhanced with a grouping of pink sapphire flanked with pyrite in gold vermeil. The gold vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop with hand coiled gold vermeil loops. Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Diamond Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless ear clips created by Buccellati in Italy in the 1980s. Feminine, wearable and chic, the earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 18 kara...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Buccellati Silver and 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Material: 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone: Diamond Hallmark: Buccellati Italy Width: 12.33mm Weight: 41.6 g Diameter: 42.13 mm Place of origin: Italy ID: 520
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
his artfully designed and meticulously crafted pin brooch with unsurpassed antique flair is an authentic work of the Italian designer Buccellati, rendered in 18-karat yellow gold, we...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccellati Pearl Pink Sapphire Peridot Necklace with Detachable Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati pearl, pink sapphire and peridot necklace, with detachable brooch. Total weight is 169.68 grams. weight of the Peridot approximately 15 ca...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccellati Turquoise Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, composed of five oval panels, each with cultured pearl center to a pavé-set turquoise cabochon cluster surround interspersed with chased leaf...
Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Champagne Moonstone Necklace with Detachable Geode Slice Pendant, Coco Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A gorgeous strand of hand-linked moonstone teardrops in champagne, gray and peach - are the perfect compliment to this unique detachable geode slice pendant. The 18k gold electropla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Diamond Odette Swan Pendant Torsade Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Multiple strands of minuscule freshwater pearls have been intercepted with larger round pearls to create this delicate torsade necklace. The obvious focal point, is the glistening p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Afghani Tourmaline Georgian Pinchbeck Paste Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Clarissa Necklace. A waterfall of rainbow-hued Afghani Tourmaline smooth rondelles has been hand-linked to create this jaw-dropping multi-strand necklace. These glossy and luxurious tourmaline beads (462 cts.), with their bright pastel colors, are highly coveted amongst collectors due to their limited availability from remote and dangerous mining regions. This pastel profusion has been paired with a Georgian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Inside Outside 14 Karat Matte Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Ariana Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
Hoop earrings have always been a timeless jewelry design, but their meteoric rise in popularity this season, has them included on the short list of jewelry trends this year. A part...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Fossilized Druzy Shells Ethiopian Opals - Zara Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Although today, we think of the Sahara Desert as a desolate and dry place - millions of years ago it was covered in water and was the bottom of an ocean. The remnants of this fact are found in areas of the desert that are covered in little shells, ammonites and fossils. Leaving the dangerous task of collecting these shells to someone else - I was awestruck when I found a gem supplier that had a vast selection of fossilized druzy shells...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Tourmilated Quartz Polki Diamond Clasp Matinee Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Tessa Necklace. Certainly, tourmilated quartz is considered one of nature’s oddities. Essentially, it is crystal quartz crystals embedded with bla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Buccellati 18t patinated Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with a Large Pearl with Rose Diamond Petals. JUST VERY SUMPTUOUS. Ca. 1940-50.-m and oh so elegant. Signed Buc...
Category

1940s Italian Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Rhodium Silver Diamond Bow Raw Diamonds Keshi & Flameball Pearls
Located in Colleyville, TX
The Charmaine Necklace I composed of stunning frill sections of silky keshi pearls ranging in color from ivory to soft grey and 19 carats of rough grey diamonds, flanked by hand-coil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
Located in Colleyville, TX
Micheline Necklace. Delicate pink tourmaline has been bezel set in oxidized silver and intercepted with marquise cut rose quartz, flanked with seed pearls and crystal rondelles. The beautiful confectionary coloring of the stones repeats the stunning Georgian paste locket...
Category

19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Buccellati 18 Karat Gold Open Works Filigree Round Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold Open works round necklace. About 16 inches in length with 1 inch in diameter. Weight is 71.0 grams. Signed by Buccellati
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Pink Topaz Emerald Blue Topaz Yellow Zircon Tassel Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
Delphine Tassel Earrings. Gorgeous shield-shaped pink topaz focal beads are crowned with cascading tendrils of hand linked pink and blue topaz, emerald and yellow zircon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Zircon

Buccellati 4.16 Carat Emerald Yellow Rose Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's emerald Cuff Bracelet in 18k yellow and rose gold by Buccellati. 39 Round emeralds 4.16cts. Authenticated and appraised by Buccellati . Marked Buccellati taly 750. 39 round...
Category

Early 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne Mystic Moonstone Necklace Conchina Druzy Pendant
Located in Colleyville, TX
Maisie Necklace. Champagne Mystic Moonstone faceted rondelle beads, with their gentle and subtle range of colors from champagne to peach to soft gray...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Turquoise Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A gracious turquoise and diamond flower bouquet brooch by Buccellati, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Large Buccellati Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Buccellati bee brooch with hand engraved textured body, with applied translucent royal blue enamel. The body and openwork wings are set with 50 mix cut diamonds weighing approximatel...
Category

1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Buccellati Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Buccellati necklace composed of 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds and pearls. There are 11 carats of rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds and 15 light gray cultured pearl...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tanzanite & Diamonds Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold by Buccellati
Located in Lucerne, CH
Experience the captivating elegance of Buccellati's extraordinary Tanzanite Earrings with Diamonds, crafted in 18 Karat white gold. Impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in Silver & 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Mario Buccellati
Located in Lucerne, CH
Discover the timeless allure of this Mario Buccellati Sapphire and Diamonds Ring. Crafted with meticulous precision, it embodies Buccellati's cherished tradition of intertwining uniq...
Category

20th Century Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Buccellati Triple Pea Pods White And Yellow Gold Large Brooch Pin
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Vintage Triple Pea Pods Large Brooch Pin by Buccellati. This vintage Buccellati brooch pin is a charming and exquisite piece of jewelry, embodying the brand'...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage San Marco 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati is famous for its exquisite textured jewelry. These  vintage Clip-on San Marco Earrings are handcrafted using traditional Buccellati Rigato ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate Buccellati Woven Link Wide Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold, vintage Buccellati woven link bracelet crafted in 18kt yellow and white gold. This retired, intricate and textured design rendered in square links by the famous designer house in a hard to find 8" length. Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries...
Category

1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Buccellati Yellow Gold 37 Inch Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 75.2 Grams Width: 4 mm Length: 37.75 Inches Hallmark: Buccellati 18K ITEM #: BR-841-121622-16
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati Pearl Bracelet in 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Buccellati Italy cultured pearl bracelet in 18k white & yellow gold with a woven textured lattice motif. Cultured pearls are 5 mm, with silvery body color with slight pink and green ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Silver Furry Rabbit
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati centerpiece measures approx. 6" in length, 7" in width, 12" in height. Includes Sterling purity mark "925", Italian lozenge and makers marks: Signed "M Buccellati"; circa...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Silver Furry Lion
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati centerpiece measures approx. 27" in length, 11" in width, 8" in height. Includes Sterling purity mark "925", Italian lozenge and makers marks: Signed "M Buccellati"; circ...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Silver Furry Parrot Lapis Lazuli
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati centerpiece measures approx. 17" in length, 11" in width, 18" in height. Base in rough/raw lapis lazuli measures approx. 9 1/2" in length, 6" in width, 5" in height. Inclu...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Silver Nautilus Seashell Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati centerpiece measures approx. 19" in length, 19" in width, 8" in height; circa 1960's.
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Buccellati Torchon San Marco Gold Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 1919 Buccellati has become one of the worlds most iconic jewelers. This pair of San Marco earrings is from the Torchon collection. Th...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Earrings Signed Buccellati in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pair of earrings signed Buccellati, in 18 carat yellow gold, the total weight is 20.88 grams. it measures in height: 7 cm
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati Macri Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Buccellati Macri Bracelet featuring an open cuff silhouette in textured yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamonds set in small 18 karat white g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Diamond-Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Buccellati, Italy. Renowned for bringing old-world Italian hand-engraved gold work to moments of contemporary fashion, Buccellati jewelry...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Band with Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow and white gold leaf motif band with round diamonds marked "M Buccellati 750 Italy" on the inside. There are 30 diamonds that total 0.64 carats, F-H color and VS1-2 clarity...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold and Ruby Bombé Buccellati Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An tri-color 18 carat gold ring with a large ball irregularly set with rubies held by a rosé gold florally decorated mount on a white gold shank, signed Gian Maria...
Category

1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 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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