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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: David Webb
Creator: Verdura
David Webb Hammered Gold Doorknocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k hammered gold doorknocker earrings by David Webb. Earrings measure 1 5/8" x 1". Hallmarked Webb and 18k. Weight - 42.3 grams.
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooches...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold White And Balck Enamel Tiger Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb bracelet designed as a tiger is a true masterpiece of jewelry art. Crafted with intricate attention to detail, this magnificent piece boasts red ruby eyes that exude a...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval shaped earrings, each with a cabochon ruby and emerald. On either side are three rows of diamonds with an approximate weight of 1.2 carats. The diamonds are E color; ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Webb Gold Horse Cufflinks, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage gold horse cufflinks, by Webb, with horse heads surmounted on horseshoes, with nails as bars. Signed Webb. Circa 1960.
Category

1970s British Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18 karat white gold set with 43 cabochon sapphires, the largest of which is approxima...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & Gold Snake Green Emerald Ruby Diamond Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb was a master jewelry designer, known for his bold and unique designs that often featured natural motifs. One such piece is his 18k yellow gold clip earrings fashioned as s...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18ky Carved Jade Hammered Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb clamper cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly combines elegance and modernity. Crafted from Platinum and 18K yellow gold, the cuff features a hi...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Coral and Diamond 1970s Ring
Located in New York, NY
David Webb jewelry became a "secret" style for the world's rich and famous during the 1960s and 1970s. The bold, large-sized colorful pieces remain attractive because they have alway...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Jade Diamond Ruby Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Jade has been regarded historically by the Chinese as the “stone of heaven,” prized above diamonds, and considered to be a metaphor for longevity, wisdom, and purity. The Mandarin character for jade, or you, has two meanings: “imperial” and “heaven” - symbolizing the link between heaven and earth. These David Webb Ancient World Vintage Carved Jade Button Earrings have the quality of significant artifacts yet, at the same time, are imbued with his dazzling colorful style and updated Art Deco glamour. The domed clip-back earrings, perhaps dating to the 20th century, circa the 1980s, are symmetrical in composition, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, and set with 16 cabochon red rubies and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds which encircle a pair of rich Chinese jade carvings...
Category

20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Verdura Twisted Horn Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Verdura Twisted Horn diamond clip-on earrings in platinum. These Verdura earrings feature approximately 7.70 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and measure 45mm long by 30mm wid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Articulated Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage ring by David Webb, with black enamel and white diamonds crafted in 18k yellow gold, mounted with round brilliant cut diamonds. Overall top width: 19mm Overall top...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 1970 New York Fluted Clips Earrings in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fluted clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage fluted 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: 33.2 Grams (21.28 Dwt.). Measurements: 29 mm by 20 mm by 15 mm (1.14 x 0.79 x 0.59 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...
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earring
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earrings are a stunning example of the luxury and elegance for which the David Webb brand is renowned. Th...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Rock Crystal and Hammered Gold Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1960s-1970s, this hammered 18K gold and rock crystal bombé ring was created by David Webb, New York. The ring is set with a high domed rock crystal cabochon with a faceted pavilion above a hammered gold mount with an obliquely ribbed high-relief surface. Oversize and playful, this bold volumized ring...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

1970s David Webb Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely elegant 1970s David Webb geometric Ring finely crafted in rich 18 karat Yellow Gold and brilliant cut Diamonds set in Platinum. This stylish and always modern open band Ri...
Category

1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb. Circa 1960's. These David Webb vintage clip 18k gold swirl earrings are a great choice for your night out because t...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold bracelet is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's expertise in design and craftsmanship. Featuring a unique combination of materials, ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Finish, Carved Lapis and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
David Webb's lapis lazuli and diamond yellow gold ring is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that has been treasured since antiquity for i...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Vintage Turquoise Diamond Half Halo Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The week following a fabulous Hollywood awards show is probably the best time to feast on a gorgeous array of David Webb jewels. Webb’s jewels have wal...
Category

Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 1970s 18k Yellow Gold Long Link Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb 1970s long link necklace in hammered 18k yellow gold. Necklace converts into a collar necklace with two matching link bracelets. Necklace measuring 30" in overall length...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Princess Lilian Black Enamel Diamond Cuff
Located in New York, NY
From David Webb's iconic Manhattan Minimalism collection, this exquisite black enamel and diamond cuff bracelet is a true work of art. Expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous David Webb Frog bracelet is amazing and for a smaller wrist. Made in 18 kt., the stylized frog with braided legs applied all ov...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Tips Vintage Cuff Bangle
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb white enamel cuff bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is designed with platinum diamond shield shaped ends that can be taken off the cuff's ends and worn as...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K DAVID WEBB Crystal Pool Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Dome Ring Size 7
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original and one of a kind vintage ring done by David Webb. Crafted in 18K, this ring is centered by a beautifully carved dome of rock crystal quartz s...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

David Webb Diamond, Crystal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and 18k white gold pendant, set with carved rock crystal and diamonds signed David Webb. Measures approx. 2.0" in length by 1.25" in width Stamped "WEBB"; circa 1980s
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece from David's Webb high-end collection is centering Natural Emerald cut Green Emerald, weighing approximately 6.00 carat. The center stone is set in beautiful mounting cr...
Category

20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Verdura Diamond and Gold Links Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Verdura Diamond and Gold Links Wristwatch. Double twisted rope design, featuring round face with champagne dial with stick hour markers. Beautifully f...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Diamond, Black Enamel Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a very unusual ring made by David Webb, crafted in gold mounted with a large natural jade, diamonds and accented by black enamel. Wear this strikingly sculptural ring, with i...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18K yellow gold dome ring by David Webb. Textured gold finish featuring 50 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 5.50 carats; G-H color and VVS-VS clarity. The diamonds a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 8 Carat Diamond Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
We boast a wide collection of brooches, especially brooches by David Webb. This one caught our eye due to it's size, elegant shape and for it's combination of materials and various d...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb Unique Leopard Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
An Important leopard watch-bracelet encrusted with fine white and brown diamonds and emerald eyes, produced as a collaboration or client special order be...
Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bombe Ring is a true statement piece. It features a striking black enamel design, outlined with an intricate...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18k YG Enamel Frog Stickpin with COA
Located in Perry, FL
This beautiful David Webb 18K yellow gold frog stick pin with red and green enamel is accompanied by COA. Hallmarked WEBB 18K LA143. Frog measures appr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Double Head Monkey Carnelian Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
You will love this David Webb bracelet for its unique and exquisite design. The 18kt white gold is beautiful and intricately criss-crossed with enamel. The two monkey heads carved ou...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite and Diamond Bombe Fluted Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely egg shaped David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite And Diamond Bombe Fluted Clip Earrings. Signed 'Webb, 18k'; containing 40 full cut diamonds [F-G/VS] weighing ap...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 1970s Turquoise Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 13.0 x 20.0 mm - opaque robin's egg blue. Set in a polished gold bezel with fluted platinum edged and a halo of round brilliant c...
Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Hammered Finish Ring
Located in New York, NY
Webb is well known for his love of yellow gold — and his bold use of colour in general. His designs not only stand the test of time, but are unique concepts in their own right, and h...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Feather Collar Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The 18k and platinum David Webb collar necklace stands out due to its unique design of diamond-set feathers within rope surrounds. The graduating size of the feathers adds to its bea...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Red Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Weston, MA
David Webb is known for geometric designs rendered in enamel. These bombé form cufflinks feature cushion-shaped panels of red enamel quartered by gold clover shapes centering on poli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Notre Dame Rock Crystal Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal is a luminous alternative to diamonds. David Webb loved pearls and thought they should be "as big as lima beans." The Twilight Collection exude...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Those spectacular late 60's, early 70's David Webb clip-on Earrings crafted in 18 karat Yellow Gold, feature 9 cabochon rubies and 12 round brilliant diamonds each. They are each s...
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20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Gold White Enamel Checkerboard Pattern Bombe Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic ring by David Webb that is an iconic staple: a bombe yellow gold enameled ring. This one is a lovely ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, applied with white enamel on it's bombe shaped shank. Elegant, yet never boring this is what we love about all bombe rings from David Webb...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Nugget Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18k yellow gold nugget style links this David Webb necklace has a graduating flow. The nuggets are of solid 18k yelow gold, and sit closely to y...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Gold Azurmalachite And Diamond Chain Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace is an 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and azurmalachite necklace designed and signed by David Webb. The necklace centers a large smooth oval tablet of high quali...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Diamond, Cabochon Turquoise Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Each of flower head design, this pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings by David Webb are set with several brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.91 carats and pear-shaped t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Black Onyx and Diamond Hinged Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Of hinged design this is a great bracelet that easily goes from day to night this is what we think about this understated David Webb cuff. Made of 18K Yellow Gold set with one fluted onyx panel...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

David Webb 18k Yelow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst And Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a large cabochon amethyst mounted East to West held by the bezel, accented with round cu...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Polished Stone Tanzanite & 18k Rope Gold Earring with Box Retail $34, 500
Located in Perry, FL
Verdura Polished Stone Tanzanite & 18k Rope Gold Clip On Earrings. Verdura Tanzanite & 18k Gold Earrings Clip On Style - 1 1/4”. Polished stones in rope like gold pattern - describe...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tanzanite, 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

Verdura Black Pearl Link Necklace with Rose Cut Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
VERDURA  Black Pearl Link Necklace  with Rose cut Diamonds  18k Yellow Gold Long Pearl Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold by Verdura features 6 Large black South Sea Pearls measurin...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Giraffe Spotted Huggies Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The 1970s-style round brilliant diamond circle clip-on earrings by David Webb are a stunning piece of jewelry. Crafted from 18k yellow gold with diamonds set in platinum, these earri...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Geometric White Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Owning this David Webb ring is truly exciting! The platinum, 18K yellow gold, and white enamel create a stunning and unique look that can't be matched. This is a geometric free form ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A name that’s speaks for itself. This original David Webb ring has been done in 18K yellow gold and finished with a hammered texture. The center portion has been set with round and ...
Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb Oval Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval hoop earrings made of small strokes of gold. They look as though they were made with a tiny paintbrush. No effort was spared as the design continues throughout the ba...
Category

1960s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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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