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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Deakin & Francis
Creator: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Deakin & Francis 18ct Gold Plain Oval Cufflinks With Chain Link
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These stunning, plain oval cufflinks have been made from the finest 18ct gold. With chain fitting, they are a timeless addition to any w...
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cufflinks with Orange Enamel and Diamond Centre
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London As featured in The Country Life Magazine, these beautiful pair of cufflinks are a must have in any gentleman's wardrobe. And this pair of...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Round Cufflinks with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London For well dressed gentlemen, a pair of classic round cufflinks are ideal. These sterling silver cufflinks have been given a contemporary t...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-Winding Silver Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-winding Silver Dial Men's Watch. Another top collection from Jaeger LeCoultre, its Reverso Tribute Moon (a...
Category

20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Cufflinks with Clear Enamel and Diamond Centre
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London A beautiful pair of cufflinks are a must have in any gentleman's wardrobe. And this pair of 18ct Gold cufflinks are no exception. With a...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jeager-LeCoultre Reverso 18k Gold Diamond Gem Stone Silver Dial Watch Q2623402
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned in excellent condition. Case size 20.5MM x 33MM. Unworn band. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Deakin & Francis Vintage Car Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These vintage car cufflinks are sure to move you into pole position by driving you to style victory....
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Juventus FC Limited Edition 275.3.62
Located in London, GB
A 26mm Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Juventus Limited Edition in white gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial, with arabic applied numbers, a small seconds sub-dial and a reversible side...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Sterling Silver Pelican Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Make these fun sterling silver pelican cufflinks mine, mine, mine. With yellow and black enamelling detail these pelican cufflinks are a ...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Hey diddle diddle, these sterling silver nursery rhyme cufflinks feature a cat and a fiddle and a cow jumping over the moon...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Silver Club As.1916 Day Date Stainless Military Watch
Located in Downey, CA
Jaeger Lecoultre Club Automatic As.1916 Day Date Stainless Military Absolutely exclusive luxury automatic men's wristwatch "Club" one of the lux...
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Blue Enamel American Football Helmet Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Whether it’s a conference in the US or Superbowl Sunday these sterling silver American football helmet cufflinks are perfect for sports fans and players. They are complete with a striking royal blue enamel, whether you support the New England Patriots or Chicago Bears...
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Red and Yellow Enamel Rocket Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Prepare for blast off! 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0....These pocket rockets are great accessories for space fanatics! With a shiny metal exterior and red detailing these rocket cufflinks...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Jaeger-LeCoultre Etrier / Footing Model Steel Vintage circa 1960 Fully Serviced
Located in PARIS, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre Founded in 1833 In the heart of the Vallée de Joux, in the Swiss Jura Mountains, the Manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre has continuously renewed its creativity and inventiveness since 1833. One hundred and eighty different expert skills are brought together under one roof, to breath life into the heart of the watches and to animate each infinitely small component. Design, assemble, decorate or crimp; every different stage required for the creation of a Jaeger...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Sapphire and Diamond Set of Cufflinks and Studs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A truly luxurious set of cufflinks and studs - made to have and to hold. For the gentleman with style, these square cufflinks have been made from the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Sterling Silver Hexagonal Cufflinks with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Every gentleman should own a classic pair of diamond set cufflinks. These sterling silver, hexagonal cufflinks with contemporary black on...
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Bracelet Mechanical Wristwstch, 1940’s
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical movement, retro 18K rose gold box chain bracelet watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Caliber 101. their smallest back-winder movement which w...
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Classique Cat Eye Dial Yellow Gold Watch
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Jaeger Le Coultre wristwatch. Featuring a distinctive 'cat eye' dial with applied hour markers and a yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a manual winding m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Round Cufflinks with Mother of Pearl and Sapphire
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These beautiful round, sterling silver cufflinks contain a beautiful hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlay with striking sapphire blue stone cen...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Lime Green Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Bright, bold and and colourful. If you are looking for a sophisticated splash of colour, then look no further. Made from sterling silver,...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Enamel Builder Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
These fun sterling silver enamel builder cufflinks come complete with yellow hard hats, blue overalls and moving arms. Fix your style needs with these fun an...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch Q300240
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Unworn band. No original box and papers are included. Minor scratches on the case and crown. Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: Q3002401 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Number of Jewels: 25 Jewels...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique 9K Rose Gold Deakin and Francis Enamel Art Deco Classic Cufflinks Gift
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of 9ct Rose gold cufflinks made by Deakin and Francis Featuring a striped blue enamel design 7.24g We have sold to the set of Hit shows like Peaky Blinders...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in ...
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Dumbbell Cufflinks with Onyx Inlay Ends
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This classic yet contemporary pair of sterling silver dumbbell cufflinks feature black onyx inlay ends. This unique step dumbbell design ...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Maroon Red With Royal Blue Spot Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
Here at Deakin & Francis we are masters in the art of vitreous enamelling, dating back to the Pharaohs, this is a highly specialised, hand skill. These sterling silver, oval cufflinks feature a unique, spotty design – hand-enamelled in striking maroon red with royal blue spots...
Category

2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Blue and Yellow Parrot Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These tropical parrot cufflinks have an attractive denim blue and yellow enamel finish. Made from sterlin...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Spike Stud Cufflinks in Grey Finish
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
These edgy cufflinks are a quirky addition for your smart attire. Take your style in an edgy direction with these cool spike stud cufflinks in a grey finish. * These cufflinks are n...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Spike Stud Cufflinks in Gold Finnish
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These edgy cufflinks are a quirky addition for your smart attire. Take your style in an edgy direction with these cool spike stud cufflin...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Cushion Cufflinks with Round Onyx and Diamond
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These beautiful cushion shape sterling silver cufflinks contain a beautiful round hand-cut onyx inlay with dazzling diamond centre and s...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, C. 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx alternating with vivid red (not orange), triangular hard stone. The circular center of the clock consists of polished and faceted onyx. The clock itself sits on a smooth onyx plinth...
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Large Mother of Pearl and Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
Capture your dreams with our alluring Dreamcatcher Collection; choose from our array of beautiful pendants, rings and earrings each containing a shimmery, precision cut piece of mother-of-pearl and precious gemstone centre. This stunning sterling silver pendant is the perfect, everlasting choice for the sophisticated woman. With its beautiful lustre and iridescence the mother-of-pearl inlay, this round design is encased in a rose gold plated setting...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Green Caterpillar Pendant
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This fun sterling silver caterpillar pendant is finished in a vibrant green enamel pattern. A fun and quirky addition to any jewellery bo...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Plain Money Clip
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This elegant money clip should be in every gentleman’s accessories repertoire. The ideal luxury gift. Classic and timeless, this plain mo...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver and Enamel Digger Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London How fun are these sterling silver digger cufflinks? Perfect for country gents and those involved in agriculture. Made from the finest ste...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Golden Doodle Cufflinks With Sapphire Eyes
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Our Fine Hounds Collection features a pawsome array of the very finest dog cufflinks ? from household pets to pedigrees, there is something for every dog lover. These gorgeous sterling silver golden doodle...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Enamel Fish Bait Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These gorgeous cufflinks are sure to reel in a whole host of admirers! Hand-enamelled in an array of bright colours, these sterling silve...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Multicolour Enamel Floral Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Unleash your inner flower power with these fun sterling silver floral cufflinks. Expertly hand-enamelled ...
Category

2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Jockey Cap Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Fast paced and energetic, horse racing is a traditional sport and thrilling sport. The Deakin & Francis jockey helmet cufflinks are a bri...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage 9K Gold Deakin and Francis Diamond Studded Art Deco Brutalist Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of 9ct yellow gold Diamond studded cufflinks made by Deakin and Francis 13.90g We have sold to the set of Hit shows like Peaky Blinde...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Waddling Duck Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London They waddle when they walk and shake their tail feathers on your cuff! These beautiful brushed satin waddling duck cufflinks...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre 142.2.92 Master Geographic 18K Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 142.2.92 Year: Est. 2007 Model: Master Geographic Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Black Crocodile Leather Bezel: 1...
Category

Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Orange Enamel Cufflinks with Royal Blue Border
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Add a splash of colour to your shirt sleeve with these stunning Sterling Silver cushion shaped cufflinks. Here at Deakin & Francis we are...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Orange Enamel Cufflinks With Black Spinel
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London To add a touch of elegance to your dinner set, these sterling silver cufflinks are the perfect choice. With vibrant orange enamel centres...
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2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver D&F1 Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Made from the finest sterling silver, these edgy cufflinks feature the iconic Deakin & Francis skull and cross bone design, together with...
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2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Skunk Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These Sterling Silver Skunk Cufflinks are attractively finished with black enamel detailing and mesmerising ruby eyes. These quirky creat...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver White Mother of Pearl Ring with an Aquamarine
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Capture your dreams with our alluring Dreamcatcher Collection; choose from our array of beautiful pendants, rings and earrings each containing a shimmery, precision cut piece of mother-of-pearl and precious gemstone centre. This stunning sterling silver ring is the perfect, everlasting choice for the sophisticated woman. With its beautiful lustre and iridescence of the mother-of-pearl inlay, these round designs are encased in a rose gold plated setting...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Galapagos Tortoise Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These fun Sterling Silver Galapagos Tortoise Cufflinks have a small domed oval spring link fitting to k...
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Skull and Cross Bones with Ruby Eyes
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Don’t want to walk the plank? Choose these sterling silver, skull and cross bone cufflinks. They feature striking ruby red eyes to dazzle...
Category

2010s European Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Poison Bottle Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These fun and quirky cufflinks make a unique gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Made from the finest sterling silver and comes...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Red and Purple Enamel Parrot Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These tropical parrot cufflinks have an attractive purple and red enamel finish. Made from sterling silve...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Shield Cufflinks With Black Spinel Border
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These classic sterling silver cufflinks feature a luxurious twist with the addition of an edgy black spinel border. Simple, yet sophistic...
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2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Fuse Cufflinks with Glass Bar
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These fun and quirky cufflinks are the ultimate accessory for those who love a good fidget. These glass tube cufflinks feature sterling s...
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2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Old English Sheep Dog Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Our Fine Hounds Collection features a pawsome array of the very finest dog cufflinks – from household pets to pedigrees, there is something for every dog lover. Crafted from sterling silver, our adorable Old English Sheep dog...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Spike Stud Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These edgy cufflinks are a quirky addition for your smart attire. Take your style in an edgy direction with these cool spike stud cufflin...
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Fuse Rose Gold Plate Glass Bar Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London These fun and quirky cufflinks are the ultimate accessory for those who love a good fidget. These glass tube cufflinks feature sterling silver balls...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra World Time Watch 230.2.45
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra World Time Watch 230.2.45 - Automatic movement. Rose Gold Case ( 35 x 50 mm ). Black dial with silver-toned hands and ...
Category

Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Deakin & Francis Small Pendant with White Mother of Pearl and a Blue Sapphire
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Capture your dreams with our alluring Dreamcatcher Collection; choose from our array of beautiful pendants, rings and earrings each conta...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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