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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Georg Jensen
Creator: Jona
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Clip on Earrings 116A #18315
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Clip on Earrings 116A
This beautiful set of clip-on earrings by Georg Jensen Denmark were meticulously crafted from sterling silver for a gorgeo...
Category
20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed by Bent Gabrielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Designed By Bent Gabrielsen, design number 145
Designer: Bent Gabrielsen
Maker: Georg Jensen
Design #: 145
Circa: post 45 (1945-77)...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Silver Earrings “Moonlight Grapes” by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sculptural sterling silver earrings are part of the Moonlight Grapes collection. Each earring features a graceful arc of polished silver spheres, arranged in descending size fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Alex Jona Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring band, set with cabochon chalcedonies, blue sapphires and 0.12 carats of white diamonds.
Size: US 6/ EU 12....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers.
Model No. 627.
Designed by Ove Brobeck.
A rare and fine pai...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 3 Stone Chrysoberyl Ring #3 Sterling Silver Denmark Estate Find
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish 3 Stone Sterling Silver Georg Jensen Ring. Securely set with 3 cabochon Chrysoberyl stones. Hand crafted in Sterling Silver. Marked on the inside of the shank: GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval) 925 S DENMARK 3. Ring size 5.5, we offer ring resizing. Beautiful Modernist Scandinavian Jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch No. 65
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georg Jensen brooch or pin.
In sterling silver.
Model no. 65 with a floral motif.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Together with its original box from Walter Muhke-Hofjuw...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sliver Clip Earrings by Georg Jensen, Heritage Collection. Made 2003.
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings are crafted from silver, featuring a polished, spherical centerpiece that reflects light beautifully. Around the central sphere, the silver is molded into intricate, o...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 236
Simply great Art Deco design!
Date:
1925-1932
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-picture...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no. 36.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Vintage Sterling + Coral Dove Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Narberth, PA
Renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen was born in 1866. His training in metalsmithing and his education in the Fine Arts enabled him to develop a successful career based in beautiful jewelry and silver design. His signature Art Nouveau style grew increasingly popular and Jensen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Solid Silver Butler's Bell Push No. 59
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen silver bell push.
In 830 silver.
Model no. 59.
With floral decoration to the top, hand hammered work to the sides, an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Silver Dresser Box 79 Pill Jewelry Ring Box 1915-1932
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE EARLY ORIGINAL GEORG JENSEN ART NOUVEAU DRESSER PILL JEWELRY RING BOX IN STERLING SILVER WITH A FLOWER MOTIF ON THE TOP. This is an absolutely stunning rare early antique small silver dresser box...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lapis Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling and lapis earrings from the late 20th Century. Foliate designs are surrounded by a beaded wreath with a central lapis cabochon.
Signed Georg Jensen, 925S, Denm...
Category
1990s Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Moonlight Grape Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Antonio, TX
George Jensen 18k Vermeil over .925 Silver "Moonlight Grape" Bracelet designed by Harald Nielson.
Category
2010s Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen Lapis Lazuli Flower Brooch Pin 71 Denmark 1933-1944 Sterling
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a flower set with a stunning blue Lapis Lazuli gem. The brooch has the early Jensen mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Georg Jensen Checkerboard Cufflinks
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Cufflinks in the design of a checkerboard were made in the mid 20th century by Flemming Eskildsen, a designer for Georg Jensen.
The design, #113, is recognizable from the game of ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tulip Brooch No. 100B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch.
Model no. 100B.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
In the form of a hand-hammered, stylized tulip flowers and berries.
Simply a wonderfu...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes Brooch or Pin No. 101
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver Georg Jensen brooch or pin.
Model no. 101 - 'Moonlight Grapes'.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Simply a wonderful brooch from Denmark's premier silversm...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Agate Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold, white Agate link pendant earrings.
Dimensions:
1.35 in. H x 0.59 in. W x 0.22 in. D
34 mm. H x 15 mm. W x 6 mm. D
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Tie Clip No. 63
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern tie clip.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 63 by Arno Malinowski
Simply a wonderful Danish tie bar!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Ring No. 46A by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Ring No. 46A by Harald Nielsen.
The gemstone has a deep, rich color. Stunning sterling...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Vivianna #227 Steel and Quartz Bangle Watch by Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Georg Jensen Vivianna Bangle Watch By Torun. Measuring 1 1/4 inch Diameter with the watch attached to a 3/16 inch wide bangle bracelet with a 6 1/2 inch inside measuremen...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 342 Necklace #18274
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 342 Pendant Necklace
This beautiful piece by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark features a stunning modern style pendan...
Category
20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Ring with Amethyst
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Ring with Amethyst
Designer: Bent Knudsen
Maker: Bent Knudsen
Design #:
Circa:
Dimensions:
Country of Origin: D...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco 537 C Sterling Silver Candelabra by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver candelabra.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model No. 537 C.
Designed by Harald Nielsen.
Simply a stunning pair of Jensen candelabra...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Fuchsia Sterling Silver Caddy/Sugar Spoon #19468
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caddy or sugar spoon in the Fuchsia pattern by Georg Jensen.
Designed by Georg Jenson in 1906, the Art Nouveau pattern features a floral design which was very popula...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch
Metal: Sterling silver 925
Weight: 6.2 grams
Diameter: 30mm
Signed: Georg Jen...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark #91 Sterling Silver Pin / Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pin/brooch #91 by Georg Jensen, Denmark.
Georg Jensen's Pattern # 91 featuring a sterling silver oval dome at the center, surrounded by silver beaded accents, leaf d...
Category
20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 18k Gold Rubber Ring 7
By Georg Jensen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Georg Jensen 18k Gold Ring. This ring features a removable rubber band in the middle of the two bands that connect in the front along a diago...
Category
1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons #19717
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver dessert/oval soup spoons by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern.
The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romanti...
Category
20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 236
Simply great Art Deco design!
Date:
1925-1932
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-picture...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Alternating Link Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stamford, CT
An older design Georg Jensen bracelet made by the master in 1939. Both men or women will wear it alone or with other silver and gold bracelets, The links alternate, one open braided ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Artist Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Baby Spoon & Knife Set #21584
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby spoon and knife set in the Cactus pattern by Georg Jensen Denmark.
No monogram or engraving
Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus p...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Denmark Acanthus Sterling Silver Butter Spreaders 6" 19721
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver butter spreaders by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern.
The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romantic swirl ...
Category
20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Floating Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold earrings suspending 2 flat cut natural rubies weighing 0,96 carats in total.
Dimension : Lx 7.5 cm / L x 2.95...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen, Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Centenary
By Georg Jensen
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Stampoed 750 & Georg Jensen.
Model: Centenary
Set with one (1) roudn Brillant Cut Natural Diamond ca 0.23 ct VVS - F
Total Weight Ring 5.97 gram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Magic White Gold Rings
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen "Magic" white gold rings
Pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked GJ, 750, 49, 1513A, 1513B
Can be worn together or separately
Size: 4.75-5 US
Tot...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Silver Flower Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Floral design is a trademark of Danish Design in the Georg Jensen school especially. Classically chic you will forever wear this and pass it down to the next generation.
Category
1930s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Floral Wreath Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Statement Brooch, designed as a Floral Wreath; approx. size: 2 inch diameter. Marked on back with the GJ in a square mark, Georg Jensen (used b...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Inc USA 136 Sterling Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server #14717
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pastry server #137 by Georg Jensen Inc USA.
Georg Jensen Inc was a store known for Scandinavian imports located in NYC 1935-1968. This serving piece (#137) features ...
Category
1930s Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #1227
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
Georg Jensen 18ct yellow gold stylised floral brooch #1227, designed by Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen.
The brooch is stamped with the Georg Je...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Cream Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver cream ladle in the Acorn pattern.
The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between ...
Category
20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Estate Bambo Cufflinks Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georg Jensen Estate Bambo Cufflinks Sterling Silver GJ30
These Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks are a refined statement of modern design and craftsmanship.
Featuring a sleek...
Category
1990s Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Bird Pin #165
By Georg Jensen
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Georg Jensen round brooch #165 featuring a bird on a wreath. 1.75 inch diameter. $500 MSRP.
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design 20.
Diameter: 4.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith ca...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and Blue Stone Earrings by Georg Jensen, Design No 108
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sterling silver earrings feature deep blue stones nestled within leaf-like designs, adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance. The intricate leaf patterns cradle the stones, r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Edwardian 1910 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Clips Model #36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely pair of sterling silver clip pins were made by the renowned Danish Georg Jenson in 1910 Edwardian period. These clips are in great condition for their age, both aesthetic...
Category
1910s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323
By Georg Jensen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323
Product details:
Circa 1947
Sterling silver and enamel detailed design
Designed by Henning Koppel
Inspired by the sea
Signed Georg Jensen HK...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Tulip Vintage Large Stud Earrings Sterling 925 Danish 100 Clip-Ons
By Georg Jensen
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Georg Jensen
Design: Tulip
Style Number: 100
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Style: Large Stud
Fastening Type: Non-Pierced Clip-Ons
Features: Hollow construction...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Georg Jensen Wedding Band Ring Set in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Georg Jensen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8
This Georg Jensen band ring, crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, radiates timeless elegance with its high-polish finish. The smooth surface of the ring reflects light be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Late 20th C.
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century.
Width: 6 mm.
Diameter: 16 mm.
US size: 5.5.
In excellent condition.
St...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Cabochon Tanzanite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a cabochon Tanzanite weighing 4.8carats, surrounded by a row of round-cut diamonds weighing 0....
Category
2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Floral Bracelet Circa 1940's
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Georg Jensen bracelet, a sterling silver masterpiece featuring six exquisite floral motif sections with a slide hook lock mechanism. Georg Jensen's renowned craftsmanship shines through in this piece, reflecting his legacy of high-quality silverware, flatware, and silver jewelry.
Believed to have been crafted in the US during the 1940s, this bracelet carries historical significance. The German invasion of Denmark in 1940 disrupted exports, leading to the cessation of Danish silver jewelry...
Category
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Estate Money Clip Tie Clip Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Georg Jensen Estate Money Clip Tie Clip Silver GJ36
This elegant Authentic Georg Jensen Men's Money Clip Tie Clip is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 9.08 grams...
Category
1990s Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jacqueline Rabun for Georg Jensen. Children's necklace, sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Jacqueline Rabun for Georg Jensen.
Children's necklace in sterling silver. Modernist pendant.
Late 20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 36.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Estate Seashell Cufflinks Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Georg Jensen Estate Seashell Cufflinks Silver GJ14
These elegant Authentic Georg Jensen Men's Seashell Cufflinks are made of sterling silver and have a weight of 13.25 gra...
Category
1990s American Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Rutilated Quartz Ring, No. 151 by V. Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Ring, No. 151 By Vivianna Torun with rutilated quartz in a bullet shaped cabochon.
US ring size 5.
Highly sought after design from 1970. Rich brown rutiles throughou...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Quartz, 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 houses — Tiffany & 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 rings, Art 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 contemporary designers, 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.