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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Georg Jensen
Creator: Shreve, Crump & Low
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 101 Moonlight and Grapes Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Moonlight & Grapes pin by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Pattern # 101, featuring leaves and grapes is a classic Jensen nature motif. Measures app...
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20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Folded Pendant #231
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant, pattern #231. This modernist piece features a folded design. Measures 1 1/8" long, 1 1/18" wide. Weighs 8.7g, 5.6dwt. Marked GEORG JENSEN in...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low 25.43 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond cluster ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This cushion cut Royal Blue Ceylon sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Model no. 17A Simply a wonderful bowl! Date: 1915 - 1930 Overall Condition: It is in ove...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low 9.13 Carat Red Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This ruby and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This cushion cut ruby is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low classic 3-stone platinum and 18kt yello...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Parallel Sterling Silver Table Bell No. 247
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen sterling silver table bell. Made to match the Parallel flatware pattern from 1931. Model #247 Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen bell...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Modernist Sterling Silver Cufflinks Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful expression of the Georg Jensen Silver legacy; these Cufflinks characterized by an eclectic and energetic style, combine traditional decorative expressions with edgy shapes ...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Fusion Pave Diamond White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pave Diamond Fusion Bangle Bracelet by Georg Jensen. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 2.06ct This bracelet is in like ...
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2010s Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Caviar Shovel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caviar shovel in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde. The Aco...
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20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet by Ernst Forsmann No. 191
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet by Ernst Forsmann No. 191. Spectacular 'checker-board' visual created by intricate, alternating squares of ste...
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Late 20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low 13.02 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue cushion cut sapphire measuring 15.06 x 12.18 x 8.25mm is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crum...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Georg Jensen Acorn Pattern Sterling Silver & Crystal Ice Bucket by Johan Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Acorn pattern sterling silver and cut glass ice bucket. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Model no. 1137. Simply a wonderful cocktail or bar accessory! Date: 20th ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 826 Silver Antique Belt Buckle with Coral
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen 826 Silver Museum Quality Antique Belt Buckle with Coral. This is an extremely rare find, in excellent antique condition with origin...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Centenary
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Steel and Sterling Silver Set of 10 Butter Knife
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Georg Jensen Material: stainless steel and sterling silver Dimensions: butter knives measure 7 X 5/8” Weight: SET = 450.83 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Rare Georg Jensen 203 Torun Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz Bangle
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Georg Jensen bangle. Sterling silver example. Set with a huge single smoky quartz stone. Model number 203. Hallmarks ; Torun, 203, Georg Jensen, full marks Weight ; 78 g...
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20th Century Danish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 18K Yellow Gold Torque, Twin Disc Necklace, Jacqueline Rabun, 2004
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and substantial 18K yellow gold Georg Jensen necklace designed by the renown American British-based designer Jacqueline Rabun in 2004. Jacqueline Rabun's Black Love Collar Necklace is included in Sotheby's Brilliant & Black: A Jewelry Renaissance exhibition featuring pieces by twenty one of the world's best Black jewelry designers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks Model No. 52 by Henry Pilstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Georg Jensen cufflinks in sterling silver. With a nautilus shell in relief to the front face. Model No. 52. Designed by Henry Pilstrup. A great addition to any col...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tubular Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold by Georg Jensen
Located in San Rafael, CA
Extremely rare cufflinks by Georg Jensen in solid, 18K yellow gold. Featuring hinged backs, the cufflinks are in excellent pre-owned condition, showing...
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20th Century Danish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen, Wedding Rings, White Gold with Diamond
Located in Heerlen, NL
One pair of 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Rings Classic Model Each has a Natural diamond Brilliant Cut. Sices: 20.5 (64) USA: 10.75 UK: W Weight: 9.50 grams Diamond: 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low 10.18 Carat Zambian Green Emerald and Diamond Ring 'Gubelin'
Located in Boston, MA
This unique emerald ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This green emerald cut emerald is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-o...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl. Model no. 259 Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970). With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump and Low GIA Certified 5.03 Old European Cut Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This elegant and classic diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.03 carat GIA certified J VS2 old European cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & L...
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2010s American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 16.95 Carat Pink Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This oval cut pink sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low 3-stone platinum ring. This vibrant pink oval cut sapphire measures 16.14 x 11.73 x 10.51 mm and weighs 16.95 carats. This pink is of Madagascar origin, accompanied by a C. Dunaigre laboratory report no. CDC 1401279. This classic 3 stone platinum...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Vivianna #227 Steel and Quartz Bangle Watch by Torun
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...
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1990s Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Steel

Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace 132
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage gold plate over sterling silver necklace designed by Arno Malinowski, pattern #132, circa 1960s. Rare in the gold plate over sterling option, this piece features stylized tr...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.21 Carat K VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.21 carat GIA Certified K VVS2 Emerald cut diamond measuring 14.07 mm x 10.70 mm x 7.38 mm is custom set in a handcrafted ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.27 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Plat Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy intense yellow radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy yellow Radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 6.22 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This oval cut pink sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum 3-stone ring, consis...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georg Jensen Sterling Grapes and Leaves Brooch and Earrings Made in Denmark
Located in Chicago, IL
This sterling pin and earrings set is one of the classic designs of Georg Jensen. The design, known as Moonlight Grapes, features a brooch with a three-dimensional cluster of grapes ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers # 627
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...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low 20.86 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond cluster ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue oval cut sapphire is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind platinum cluster...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 3.23 Carat G SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This 3-Stone diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.23 carat GIA Certified G SI1 emerald cut diamond measuring 9.52 x 7.28 x 5.05 mm is custom set in a handcrafted Sh...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 6.08 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This emerald ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This green emerald cut emerald is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low 3-stone platinum ring. This captivating green emerald measures 12.62 x 9.75 x 7.08mm and weighs 6.08 carats. This exceptional emerald is of Zambian origin, accompanied by a GIA laboratory report no. 2151257920. This classic 3 stone platinum setting...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 18.21 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
These earrings are offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. These exceptional diamond drop earrings incorporate two GIA certified asscher cut diamonds, one weighing 9.19 carats with a color a...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 20.24 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This important and rare fancy yellow radiant diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. It is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 ston...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.90 Carat K VS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offer by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.90 carat GIA certified K VS2 round brilliant cut triple excellent diamond measuring 11.44-11.55 X 7.2 mm is custom set in a...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.05 Carat J VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This 3-Stone diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.05 carat GIA Certified J VVS2 emerald cut diamond measuring 10.85 x 9.08 x 5.72 mm is custom set in a handcrafted ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.01 Carat G SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This 3-Stone diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. It is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum 3 stone ring consisting of 1 cushion cut diamond weighing...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 3.99 Carat J SI2 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This elegant and classic diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.99 carat GIA Certified J SI1 round brilliant cut diamond measuring 10.17 - 10.20 x 6.25 mm is custom s...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 3.20 Carat D SI1 Oval Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This classic oval cut diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 3.20 carat GIA Certified D SI1 Oval cut diamond measuring 11.71 x 8.47 x 5.14 mm is custom set in a handcra...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Modernist Georg Jensen Checkerboard Cufflinks
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 4.01 Carat I VVS2 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 4.01 carat GIA Certified I VVS2 cushion cut diamond measuring 10.59 x 9.48 x 5.14 mm is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
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 pair! Date: 20th century Overall Condition: They a...
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20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.77 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This spectacular diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.77 carat GIA certified F VS1 round brilliant cut triple excellent diamond measuring 14.02 - 14.11 x 8.83 mm i...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat I VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Plat Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This radiant cut diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.07 carat GIA Certified I VS2 radiant cut diamond measuring 11.06 x 9.62 x 5.67 mm is custom set in a handcraft...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Model No. 627. Designed by Ove Brobeck. A rare and fine pair! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 9.08 Carat F SI2 Oval Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This finely cut oval diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 9.08 carat GIA Certified F SI2 Oval cut diamond measuring 16.82 x 11.76 x 7.12mm is custom set in a handcraf...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 8.3 Carat J SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This platinum solitaire ring features 1 round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 8.30 carats with a respective color and clarity of J-K SI1-SI2. The diamond is set in a custom Shreve, C...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 7.95 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy yellow elongated radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy yellow radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum ...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.13 Carat J VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Plat Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.13 carat GIA Certified J VS2 emerald cut diamond measuring 10.98 x 8.88 x 6.32 mm is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, C...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low 6.25 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This emerald ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This green emerald cut emerald is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low one-of-kind 18kt white gold ring, consisting of...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cuff Links
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Classic and timeless by Danish silver maker Georg Jensen. These oval domed sterling silver cuff links #44B with silver bezel were designed b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Jewelry & Watches

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Sterling Silver

Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Georg Jensen 1977 Denmark Spoon Irish Flower
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1977 solid sterling silver Georg Jensen annual spoon A good looking and decorative piece, fully gold gilt and decorated with an Irish Flower...
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1970s British Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This classic square emerald cut diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.01 carat GIA Certified I VS2 square emerald cut diamond measuring 9.83 x 9.83 x 6.46 mm is cust...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.12 Carat E SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This elegant and classic diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.12 carat GIA certified E SI1 round brilliant cut diamond measuring 11.05 x 11.08 x 6.84 mm is custom s...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 4.26 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This elegant and classic diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 4.26 carat GIA certified H S1 round brilliant cut diamond measuring 10.47 x 10.53 x 6.30 mm is custom se...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 13.26 Carat K VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This 3-Stone diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 13.26 carat GIA Certified K VS2 emerald cut diamond measuring 15.30 x 11.64 x 8.31 mm is custom set in a handcrafted...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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