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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Carrera y Carrera
Creator: Shreve, Crump & Low
Vintage 18K Carrera y Carrera Diamond Horse Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Designed by Carrera y Carrera of Madrid, Spain, crafted in gleaming 18k gold, these radiant equestrian earrings are a horse lover's dream come true...
Category

1990s Spanish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Las Manos Collection Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptionally crafted Carrera y Carrera 18 karat yellow gold bracelet bangle features two beautifully detailed hands holding two blue sapphire marquise gemstones and one marquis...
Category

1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Carrera y Carrera Cuff Ring Diamond Horse Wide Band Sz 6.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Carrera y Carrera diamond cuff ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.06 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Carrera & Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mermaid Ring with 0.26 Cts Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category

1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Horse Motif Pierced Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all equestrian lovers! You will fall in love with these stunning Carrera y Carrera earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite masterpiece captures ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara 1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ecuestre Horse J Hoop Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
Carrera Y Carrera is an icon for craftsmanship and charismatic fine jewelry and these earrings show no exception. Drawing inspiration from the equestrian world, these earrings displa...
Category

20th Century Spanish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carrara Y Carrara 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Quartz Gardenia Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Plucked from the Gardenias Collection of Carrera y Carrrera is this 18K yellow gold ring oozing with sculptural glamour. The 5mm thick band in polished finish is topped with a floral centerpiece made up of six textured petals with polished edges. Right at the center is a fancy cut diamond over a clear quartz held by three claw prongs. The ring's top dimensions measure 22mm x 22mm. This Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Quartz Gardenia Ring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18K Gold Double Horse Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Carrera Y Carrera Bracelet. It is finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in Spain with a matte satin finish. This Double Hoerse Head motif is an inspired design, with a texture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Horse Head Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Italian made highly detailed Horsehead Motif Brooch Pin. Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold Accents With a textured finish, and highly polished mane. Ador...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Carrara Y Carrara .1 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Carrera y Carrera horse collection is this double horse head 18k yellow gold and dark finish ring with 2 diamond eyes. size 12. Factory original darkened finish on one head....
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18k yellow Gold Moon Child Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Moon & Child-inspired piece from Carrera & Carrery in Spain. This adorable pendant is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. The moon is accented with (4) Round cut, genuin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara 18kt Yellow Gold Twin Elephant Bracelet with .48cts Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold bracelet is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. The bracelet features two very detailed elephants in the sandblasted yellow gold finish, which is a beautiful contrast to the high polish of the bangle. The elephants ears are set with round brilliant pave diamonds. Ruby eyes and a sapphire and diamond head dress adorn these lovely elephant heads. The bracelet has a hidden clasp on its side with an extra figure 8 safety clasp. The inside of the clasp is stamped with the jewelers hallmark Diamonds =0.48 carats Blue Sapphire = 0.14 carats This bracelet is part of Carrera's original "Los Manos...
Category

1980s European Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ecuestre Horse Vintage J-Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each centering a repoussé matte gold panel depicting a horse with a flowing mane. Set in a high polished gold wire frame. Tapered half-hoop design. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Numbered with maker's mark for Carrera y Carrera. Circa: 1980's. Measuring: 3/4 x 1 1/4. Total Weight: 17.4 Grams. Stock Number: We-11142 Known for their repoussé and natural themes, Carerra Y Carerra...
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARRERA Y CARRERA 18K Yellow Gold Iolite Hearts Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
CARRERA Y CARRERA DA12950-014018 Gold Iolite Hearts Ring DA12950-014018 Condition: Brand New Brand: Carrera y Carrera Retail Price: $1,675.00 Reference: DA12950-014018 Gender: Ladies...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k Yellow Gold & Diamonds Pendant, 10068457
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. This piece is decorated with 21 Diamonds (~0.12ct). Length: 24 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yg Hand Earrings with 0.69cts. Emerald & 0.18cts Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs.The earrings feature two very detailed hands in a sandblasted yellow gold finish. Each hand is holding a marquise shaped emerald...
Category

1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Yellow Gold & Diamond Accent Cuff Bangle
Located in Dallas, TX
SIGNED 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Accent Hinged Cuff Bangle with openwork Motif by Carrera Y Carrera.
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heron Ring with .40cts Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow ...
Category

2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Twin Cherub Gemini Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite highly collectible Carrera Y Carrera, a high display of craftmanship, featuring two twin boys' figurines, representing the Zodiac sign of Gemini. This one-of-kind Carrera ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carrera y Carrera Love 18k Yellow Gold Pendant, 10076564
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. This piece is decorated with yellow gold angel figure and heart-shaped crystal rock pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 18k Yellow Gold Pendant, 10076386
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold pendant. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. The floral yellow gold pendant is decorated with diamond (~0.07ct) which is covered by crystal rock (~1.00...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Horse Pendant Rope Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye catching authentic necklace is by Carrera y Carrera, it is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a polished finish featuring a horse head with the rope chain flowing through it ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Sapphire Bracelet, 10070589
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold bracelet. 18K Yellow Gold Rolo chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant is decorated with yellow Sapphire (~0.25ct) Length: 20 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Romantica Romeo & Juliet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yel...
Category

1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Vintage 18 Karat Gold Leaping Horse 0.75 Inch Cufflinks 132643
Located in New York, NY
Carrera y Carrera is a luxury Spanish jewelry brand that was founded in 1885. The brand is known for its intricate and detailed designs, which o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Mosaico" Ring with Horses
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
Category

1990s Spanish Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Garzas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Earring, 10069458
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold stud earring. It is decorated with Diamond (~0.29ct). Push back. Dimensions: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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

Carrera y Carrera Gardenia 18k White Gold & Sapphire Pendant, 10070330
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. This piece has a flower-shaped pendant which decorated with a pink Sapphire main stone, 3 Diamonds, and 20 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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
Category

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Swan Ring with Diamond 0.06cts and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category

1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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 Hoja Seca 18k White Gold & Sapphire Pendant, 10070457
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The pendant is set with light blue, purple, red, yellow, orange, pink, green sapphires and diamonds (~0.34c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold "Cordoba" Pendant with Diamond 0.14ct Bale
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
Category

2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Aqua Reversible XS 18k White Gold & Diamonds Pendant, 10071998
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Horses Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic band ring is by Carrera y Carrera from the Horse Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a smooth satin finish, it features...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Eagle Head Earrings with .37 Ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yellow ...
Category

1990s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Origen 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earring, 10068449
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold English lock earring. Earrings set with 55 Diamonds (~0.62ct) and a large Amethyst stone 9 (40.42ct). Latch back. Dimensions: 6 cm x 2 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Face Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Face Ring Ring Size: 5.5 Diamond: 0.65ctw SKU: CYC01425 Model number: 42899 Retail price: $5,600.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Carrara Y Carrara Baile Garden 18k White Gold and Diamonds Pendant, 10076434
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold pendant. 18K White Gold cable chain with lobster claw lock. The Mother of Pearl face side is decorated with a flower figures set with 22 diamonds. Chain Length: 22 cm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Leopard 18k White Gold Men’s Cufflinks, DA10885
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
These Men’s Cufflinks comes in 18k White Gold, featuring leopard heads. Cufflinks comes in fashion style. Total weight of the product are 17.84 gram. DA10885 Carrera y Carrera 18k Wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Earrings
Located in Wilmington, DE
Emperatriz Maxi Earrings The floral motifs hand-embroidered on Manila shawls have inspired this line. Astonishing volumes, bold asymmetries, an innovativ...
Category

2010s Spanish Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Granada 18k Yellow Gold Earring, 10076392
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold English lock earring. Hoops are made of black Onyx with 18K Yellow Gold insert. Dimensions: 2.8 cm x 1.7 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow 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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