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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: David Webb
Creator: Carrera y Carrera
Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Pendant, 10076407
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. It is decorated with pearl (~1.00un) covered by yellow gold flower figure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Circulos de Fuego Two Tone 18k Gold & Diamonds Earring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10076359 Carrera y Carrera This 18K Yellow Gold dangler earring. Dragon-shaped 18K Yellow gold figures with “diamond eyes” and 18K White Gold lock part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Ruedo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, 10076507
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made out of 4 ring made of 18K Yellow Gold. All 4 rings have a different “chain” styles and connected in one piece. Size – 54.5 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Lion 18k White Gold Men’s Cufflinks, DA10884
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
These Men’s Cufflinks comes in 18k White Gold, featuring lion heads. Cufflinks comes in fashion style. Total weight of the product are 18.25 gram
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Melodia 18k Yellow Gold & Diamonds Ring, 10076481
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made out of 5 ring made of 18K Yellow Gold. All 5 rings connected by white gold top ring set with 16 diamonds (~0.22ct) Size – 55 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Cocktail Ring by David Webb
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching 18 karat yellow gold and rock crystal cocktail ring by David Webb. Glamorous and bold Cocktail ring, designed as a ribbed ring of ha...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful, large and visceral pair of David Webb 18K yellow earrings are a product of the 1960's. The pair are very dimensional and have a heavily hammered finish on all surface...
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Mid-20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Three Row Creole Ear Clips by David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold Three Row Creole Ear Clips by David Webb with graduated signature beading creating texture and movement. The beading width ranges from 1/8" to 3/8" at its widest. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Knot Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic vintage necklace by David Webb designed as a thick rope with three realistically styled knots. 18K yellow gold, signed David Webb, marked 18K, n...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Emperatriz Maxi 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphires Earring, 10076543
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold dangler earring. Leaves-shaped 18K Yellow gold figures set with blue, pink, yellow and orange Sapphires and diamond. French back. Dimensions: 5.2 cm x 1.7 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb Girandole Carved Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of earrings designed by David Webb. Easily converted from day-to-night, the earrings feature two detachable drops. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, t...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Equestrian Horses Cuff Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A sculptural and poetic 18k yellow gold equestrian themed cuff bracelet by Carrera y Carrera, Spain, circa 2000. The narrow cuff bracelet with a central motif of a herd of running ho...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 Vintage Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Tiger Eye Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail Ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful cocktail ring, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. This bold ring was crafted in...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carrara Y Carrara Velazquez 18k White Gold Topaz Ring, 10076513
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K White Gold. It is decorated with floral engravings and round-cut Blue Topaz (~ 2.17ct). Size – 54.5 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Emperatriz 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 10076548
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is decorated with 18K Yellow Gold flower with a diamond (~0.19ct) Size – 56 (7.5 US), 53 (6.5 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: David Webb Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 24.5 grams Measurement: 1" x 7/8" Hallmarks: David Webb 18K A pair of David Webb earrings, made of 18k gold with a clip-on closure. The earrings are rectangular shape, crafted out of hammered gold. A convex surface of the earring is decorated with a chiseled swirling spiral motif. This design showcases the gold that is shining in the sunlight and shimmering during the night. These David Webb gold earrings were made by using a hammering technique. To create a textured finish of the metal, jewelers use an anvil and ball peen hammer...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Ram Aries Bracelet Gold Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A hinged cuff bracelet by David Webb, made of 18k gold, features emerald. The bracelet designed as two ram heads facing each other. The rams can be interpreted as Aries astrological ...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 18k White Gold & Pearls Earring, 10076409
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold stud earring. It is decorated with flower and pearl (~2.00un). Push back. Dimensions: 1.7 cm x 2.2 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Musica Alegoria 18k Yellow Gold Ring, 10076478
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is decorated with black Onyx circle. Size – 53.5 (6.5 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen Maxi 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Diamonds Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10068452 Carrera y Carrera This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. The top of the ring is decorated with large Amethyst (~30.48ct). The sides of the ring are paved with diamonds (~0.84...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Sol Y Somb 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ring, 10076363
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is decorated with floral pattern and set with 8 Diamond (~0.15ct). Size – 55 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k White Gold & Diamonds Pendant, 10070581
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant set with blue Sapphire (~0.26ct) Chain Length: 22.5 cm Pendan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 1970's right hand/cocktail ring designed by David Webb. This beautiful ring features a carved cabochon cut coral in 18k yellow gold. The carved piece of coral...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Oversized Lapis and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb platinum and 18K yellow gold oversized lapis and diamond ring is very special. It is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The combination of ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Hoja 18k White Gold with Sapphires, Diamonds & Tourmaline Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10070455 Carrera y Carrera This ring is made of 18K White Gold. The ring set with light blue, purple, red, yellow, orange, pink, green sapphires and diamonds (~0.35ct). Dancing blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Circles of Fire 18k Yellow Gold and Onyx Cufflinks, 10076462
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This cufflinks is made of 18K Yellow Gold. Face side made of black Onyx and decorated with a 18K Yellow Gold dragon figure.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb Green Guilloché Enamel and Gold Earclips
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Green Guilloché Enamel Earclips with an X design, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in America, circa 1970.
Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Carrera y Carrera Orquideas 18k Yellow Gold & Ruby Pendant, 10076575
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. Orchid-shaped pendant paved with Diamonds (~0.87) and decorated with Ruby...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Cerezo 3 Flower 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10070436 Carrera y Carrera This 18K Yellow Gold stud earring is made as spring of flowers. Two Mother of Pearl flowers set with 2 orange diamonds. Third flower figure set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Aqua Reversible XS 18k White Gold & Diamonds Bracelet
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10071997 Carrera Y Carrera 18K White Gold bracelet. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. This bracelet is reversible. Both sides are decorated as Yin Yang symbol. One ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Mayan Clips on Earrings in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage three-dimensional Mayan stepped pair, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. These pair of clip-On earrings was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured finish. They are fitted with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added. Weight: 43.95 Grams (28.17 Dwt.). Measurements: 35 mm by 30 mm by 10 mm (1.37 x 1.18 x 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: They are both stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18 KT". David Webb (1925-1975) was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Ecuestre Openwork 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ring, 10076519
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. The handmade horse-shaped figure in the middle with 12 diamonds. The Size – 53.5 (6.5 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb 1977 New York Vintage Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An sleek and elegant bangle bracelet, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the late 1970's. This bracelet has been crafted with four fluted stations, in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. It is fitted with an invisible hinge, a push boxed lock and a hinged security slash for extra safety. Weight: 94.74 Grams (60.74 Dwt.). Size: The inside circumference is 6.65 Inches (17 Cm). Measurements: Thickness of 15 mm (0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18KT". David Webb (1925-1975) was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Cerezo 3 Flower 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Earring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10070437 Carrera y Carrera This 18K White Gold stud earring is made as spring of flowers. Two Mother of Pearl flowers set with 2 diamonds. Third flower figure set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Margarita Mini 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Sapphires Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10070168 Carrera y Carrera This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. The flower-shaped front side is decorated with triangle-cut main Pink Sapphire stone and light pink, yellow and orange side stones...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Scalloped Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18 karat gold comprised of flexible rows of intricate featherlike links. The ridged links a smooth to the touch, with five links containin...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Aqua 18K Yellow Gold Earring, 10076364
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold hoop earring. Hoops decorated with floral patterns. Latch back. Dimensions: 3.3 cm x 3.3 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Granada 18k Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Pendant, 10076404
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx pendant. 18K Yellow Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant is made of Black Onyx disk and 18K Yellow G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Velazquez 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, 10076514
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K White Gold. It is decorated with floral engravings and triangle-cut Blue Topaz (~ 2.02ct). Size – 55 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Gardenia Flower 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 10076385
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is designed as a flower with a diamond (~0.09ct) covered by crystal (1.00 un). Size – 55 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Garzas 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 10069447
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is decorated with 2 figures of 18K Yellow Gold cranes and main stone Diamond (~0.23ct). The eyes of the cranes mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Jasmin 18k Yellow Gold Ring, 10076451
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. It is decorated with a floral pattern. Size – 54 (6.75 US), 53 (6.25 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Aqua Reversible 18k White Gold & Diamonds Pendant, 10071991
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. This pedant is reversible. Both sides are decorated as Yin Yang symbol. One side is decorated with White Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Pendant, 10068460
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold double chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant is decorated with large purple Amethyst stone and Diamonds (~0.38ct). Length: 22 cm Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Musica Alegoria 18k Yellow and White Gold with Pearl Pendant
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10076471 Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold and 18K White Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The semicircle pendant consists of two different golds an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Aqua Reversible 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring, 10071987
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K White Gold. This ring is reversible and both sides are decorated as Yin Yang symbol. Both sides decorated with White Diamond and Black Diamonds (~0.57ct) S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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White Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Y 18k Yellow Gold Ring, 10076378
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. Band ring with engraved “Y” letters. Size – 55 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Rigid Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Fluted Style Ring. Fluted dome cocktail ring in hammered 18k yellow gold, signed "Webb" for David Webb. Size 4.75.
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earring, 10068451
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold English lock earring. Wavy patterns set with 14 Diamonds (~0.18ct). Latch back. Dimensions: 2 cm x 2 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Starfish 18k White Gold Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10076589 Carrara Y Carrara This ring is made of 18K White Gold. The starfish-shaped front side is decorated with Blue Sapphire main stone (~0.09ct) and diamonds (~0.65). Size – 52.2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Palaciosdel 18k White Gold Ring, 10076395
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K White Gold. It is decorated with a round-cut Diamond (~0.21ct). Size – 53.5 (6.5 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Bamboo 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Diamonds Ring, 10076511
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. The top of the ring is decorated with large Amethyst (~21.55ct). The Amethyst stone is fixed by 4 bamboo-shaped branches with white gold and dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Coral, Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB Coral, Diamond Cuff Bracelet An 18k and platinum cuff bangle bracelet, set with coral, diamonds, and black enamel, signed David Webb. Inner circumference approx. 6″ and 1...
Category

1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Textured Knots Clip-On Earrings in Textured Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage pair, made in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the late 1970's. These pair of clip-on earring...
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Baile de Mariposas 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
10076580 Carrera y Carrera This ring is made of 18K White Gold. The Mother of Pearl face side is decorated with a butterfly figure set with diamonds (~0.08...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Quilted Clips-On Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage bombe quilted pair, made in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. These pair of clip-O...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Ruedo 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamonds Ring, 10076488
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. Face side set with 22 Diamonds. Size – 54.5 (7 US)
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Prisma 18k White Gold with Diamonds Pendant, 10068446
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The semicircle pendant consists of two parts. The left side is a white gold net with 5 Diamonds and a yello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry housesTiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.

Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.

Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement ringsArt Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]

Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.

Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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