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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Creator: Patek Philippe
Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with Roman numerals outer minute trac...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
Located in London, GB
A stunning men's Classic Chronograph wristwatch, crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial, applied arabic numbers with a tachymeter scale, a minute track on th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gold paperclip Necklace 9.65 g. 16" long Made in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Spiral Bell Shape Dangle Huggies Earring
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls 13-14mm Diamonds 0.70 Carats 18K white gold The top part separates from the bottom to be able to wear them alone.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white Gold Diamonds 0.72 Carats 13-14mm South Sea Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Sliver & Gold Keyless Lever OpenFace DressPocket Watch C1920
Located in London, GB
A rare Patek Philippe silver and gold, keyless lever open face dress pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: The beautifully crisp fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Genève silver...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle 17.1 Grams 7 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 14 karat yellow gold bangle features a bamboo motif weighing 17.1 grams. Fits a standard size wrist.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Diamond Necklace 21 Grams Turkey
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring aa Byzantine motif weighing 21 grams. Made in Turkey
Category

Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys. Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals. Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition, Working condition t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Grams 18 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Oval shape link necklace weighing 25.2 grams in 14 karat yellow gold. Made in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval & Round Link Bracelet 9.6 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Italian 14 karat yellow gold bracelet featuring sections of three oval links and one large round link weighing 9.6 grams. Round link: 13.4 mm Oval: 11 mm x 8 mm
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 39
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 3919R) - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case with hobnail bezel (33mm diameter). White dial with black Ro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold 5712R-001
Located in London, GB
An unworn rose gold 5712 Nautilus from Patek Philippe. Featuring a horizontally embossed black brown dial with small seconds, a power reserve indicator, and the date with a display o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 5135G Gondolo Annual Calendar Watch Papers
Located in Miami, FL
5135 Patek Philippe 5135 Ref. 5135G-001, Gondolo Calendario  Philippe Gondolo 5135G-001 watch has a tonneau-shaped white gold case 38mm X 51mm. Annual Calendar complication displayi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
Category

1880s Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carats 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ribbon South Sea Pearl Earrings .057 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a diamond ribbon motif containing 52 diamonds weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Custo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12-13MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in differe...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Flat Paperclip Link Bracelet Diamond Clasp 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 14 karat yellow gold features 12 flat paperclip links with one white gold diamond clasp. Available in smaller & larger link sizes. Clasp available in white, rose...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Oval Paperclip Link Bracelet Diamond Clasp 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Italian 14 Karat white gold oval paperclip link bracelet with diamond clasp. Available in 14 karat yellow gold. Total Weight 10.5 Grams 7.5" long White Gold Diamond Clasp approxima...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Paperclip Link Bracelet Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Italian 14 karat yellow Gold paperclip link bracelet with diamond clasp. Gold Links 7.5 Grams Clasp approximately 1 Carat Clasp comes in white, yellow and rose gold. Bracelet avail...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 0.83 Carats 15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold pendant featuring one grey Tahitian Pearl measuring 15 mm with a diamond cap of 86 round brilliants weighing 0.83 carats. Diamond Bale 8.4 MM Long Diamond Cap w...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Italian Flat Paperclip Link Bracelet Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 14 karat yellow gold features 10 oversized paperclip links with one diamond clasp. Available in smaller sizes. Clasp available in white, rose & yellow gold Clasp...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 14-15 MM
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Available in white gold.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Average 0.25 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Diamond tennis bracelet featuring 41 round brilliants weighing 10 carats, in 14 karat white gold. Color: G-H Clarity: SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.73 Carats 12-13 MM 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 122 round brilliants weighing 0.73 carats. Pearl Quality AA Luster AA, Excellent Nacre Ve...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies 18k Rose Gold & Diamond Watch 4910/11R
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies 18k Rose Gold & Diamond Watch 4910/11R - Quartz. 18k rose gold case set with 34 diamonds (25mm x 30mm). Chocolate brown dial with diamond markers and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Emerald Cut Illusion Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold 100 Round Diamonds 0.64 cts 125 Baguette Diamonds 3.38 cs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. White Gold with Original Blue Dial, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank / Reference 4163 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 25mm Width MO...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Oval 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet with Diamond Link
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian bracelet Oval shaped links Each link 7/8 of an inch and 3/8 of an inch wide total weight 10.5 g.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Woven Net Motif Bracelet 41.2 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Three row woven net mesh bracelet weighing 41.2 grams in 18 karat yellow gold.
Category

1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Pendant 0.68 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold pendant featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 13-14 mm flanked with 186 round brilliants weighing 0.68 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearl can be changed to a Pink...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct. Fitted with a sa...
Category

20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Double Square Link Bracelet 22.8 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this bracelet features 21 double square links weighing 22.8 grams. Stamped Italy 14k AND More link bracelets available Search Harbor Diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3802J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic 29 jewel movement w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold San MarCo Link Polished & Brushed Finish Bracelet 61 Grams
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold bracelet featuring a San Marco design with alternating brushed & high polished links, weighing 61 Grams. More San Marco links available. DM for pictures & pricing.
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Twist Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Twist hoop earrings 0.97 cts G/H SI 14k wg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
Category

2010s European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

South Sea White Baroque Silver Overtone Pearl & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Baroque Pendant 15 + mm Total Diamond Weight: 0.89 Cts. The Pearl is white with a silver overtone. Natural blemishes on the pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3520 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the world of unparalleled craftsmanship with the Patek Philippe Calatrava timepiece from 1973. Crafted with an opulent 32mm 18kt gold round case, this exquisite w...
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Cuban Link Chain Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fun & fashionable ring featuring an emerald cut blue Sapphire surround by small round brilliants on a 14 karat yellow gold Cuban link chain ring. Sa...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Cross Cufflinks Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Calatrava cufflinks in 18ct yellow gold by Patek Philippe. Each cufflink features the classic Calatrava cross motif, surrounded by a guilloched outer ring. Featuring t-bar ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady's Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Oversize Link Bracelet Made In Italy 11.23 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Super chic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Oversize Link Bracelet weighing 11.23 Grams. he bracelet measures 6.5 " but has a few extra small link to open ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 2494J Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2494J Patek Philippe Calatrava watch features a 33 mm in diameter case, with a silver white dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with a 12"-400 caliber move...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5024j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 38 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 5024j. Comes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4864j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Travel Time in 18k yellow gold a brown crocodile strap with 18k PP tang buckle. Manual wind 18 jewel movement with dual time zone, 24 hour indicator and sub-seconds. 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Neptune stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune ladies 27mm with salmon Roman numeral & dot dial in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Neptune 4880-1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and Salmon Roman and Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Neptune watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4429/1J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Classic ladies watch with Onyx dial in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind 16-250 Caliber 18-jewel movement. 23 mm case size. Ref 4429/1J. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-owned Patek P...
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Neptune 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune 27mm in 18k and stainless steel with original white diamond dial. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Neptune 4880-1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and White Diamond dial. Circa: 1990s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Neptune watch...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 3900
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref 3900. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Sport Patek P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Auto Wristwatch Ref 5035p
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in platinum on leather strap with PP platinum tang buckle. Auto w/ date, day and month. 37 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5035. Cir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7119
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a black crocodile strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual movement under glass with sub-seconds. 31 mm case size...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5109G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k white gold on black original Patek Philippe alligator strap & 18k white gold original Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 18k white gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4920
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 in 18k white gold with original diamond dial and bezel on a gray strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Quartz. Measures 30mm long (lug to l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k gold & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4700/62
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with diamond bezel. Complete with recent factory service documents and service box. Quartz with date. 28 mm case size. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

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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