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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2413 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes Model VCARA39700 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stone...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2412 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2016 RRP £13,000 Including taxes / $13,900 Excluding taxes / €14 900 Including taxes Model VCARA44600 Serial Number JExxxxx Stones Diamond Cond...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2300 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £7,500 Inc taxes / $ 8,000 Excl taxes / 8,700€ Incl taxes Model ARP5LI00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations remain faithful to its timeless elegance. The iconic clover motif is a potent symbol ...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Jewelry & Watches

Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Textured & High Polished Link Bracelet 11.4 GR
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this 14 karat yellow gold bracelet features oval shape textured & high polished links weighing 11.4 grams.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Double Ring With Heart And Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good, small scratches (see on pictures) Material : gold: 750/°°° 18 carats, two diamonds Color : gold Size : 46
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring from the Pure Alhambra range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpel...
Category

20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 16 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM. Color G Cla...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct White Gold And Diamond Wave Hoop Earrings Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels c.2000s, the hoop shape earrings of undulating wave like form in white gold have a central raised band of highly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 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

VCA Vintage Retro Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Bead Cluster Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect for any occasion with these Unisex VCA NY vintage  14K gold round beads sphere cufflink.  24 cabochons Round cut genuine rubies Adorning these Van Cleef & Arpels cuff links...
Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Amethyst South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 5 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold dome drop earrings featuring number Sapphires, 2.20 Carats, Amethyst & Rhodolite weighing 2.80 Carats and two white South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Customiz...
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 1.40 Cts
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond eternity ring. The ring comprises of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting, set all the way around the ring. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Classic Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks, with onyx and approx. 0.64ctw F/VVS diamonds. Cufflink top is 12mm in diameter. Marked: VCA, B 9102X28, 83, French marks. Weigh...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1.04 Carat Diamond D-VVS2 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels Name:Diamond Solitaire ring Material:1P diamond (1.04ct D-VVS2), 750 K18 WG white gold Weight:6.2g(Approx) Ring size:British & Australian:M / US & Canada:6 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Rhodonite Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP7TD00
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold rhodonite and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2021 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clover m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold. A petite butterfly brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels dating from the 1980s. This abstract pin features a quatrefoil w...
Category

1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Charm ARD33200
Located in Wilmington, DE
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamonds ARD33200
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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 0.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearl measuring 15-16 MM flanked with 10 Baguette Diamonds weighing 0.30 carats and 52 Round brilliants weighing 0.30 carats.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch An 18k gold flower motif watch with dangling lucky charm; set with diamonds, sapphire and par...
Category

2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a vibrant flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with yellow sapphires and round brilliant E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels French No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 9.43 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Sri Lankan in origin with no indications of heat treatment Set with talon prongs with ...
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2355 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 Model VCARD78800 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight 14g Condition Excellent ______________________...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Socrate Earrings, large model
Located in New York, NY
This striking Van Cleef & Arpels pair of pierced earrings with French clips from the celebrated Socrate™ jewelry collection feature a delicate floral motif crafted in 18K white gold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Necklace Lucky motif pendant sat on a link chain necklace. Red carnelian stone setting to the clover pendent. Necklace having...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Perlee Alhambra Gold Diamonds Full set
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Trèfles (or Alhambra) bracelet, medium model, in yellow gold and diamonds (80 in total for 1.78 carats), invisible ratchet clasp also in yellow gold. Size S...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Hammered Gold Vintage Alhambra 18K Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2313 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 RRP £ 4,050 Inc taxes / $ 4,300 Excl taxes / 4,650 € Inc taxes Model VCARN9T400 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 9.6 g Co...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloché 18K yellow gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2277 Comes With box Only Date 2020 RRP £3500 Inc taxes / $3700 exc taxes / 4000 € Inc taxes Model ARP4KL00 Serial Number JBxxxxx Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 6.5 g Width 15 mm...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Sliver Obsidian Rose Gold 2023 Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2341 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 Model ARP9T000 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 6.4 g Length 42 cm Condition Excellent ________...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2422 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2016 RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes Model Pure Alhambra Serial Number JExxxxx Metal 18k Yellow Gold S...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring. The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring, with certification, is a magnificent...
Category

20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Bangle Size Medium
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels bangle features a floral motif with a beaded border and is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 80 round brilliant D-E-F diamonds weighing an estimated 1.7...
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2346 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2013 RRP £3,950 Inc taxes / $ 4,200Excl taxes / 4,600 € Inc taxes Model ARA41800 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible stunning Van Cleef & Arpels brooch pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond accents with a cabochon ruby eye, a black enamel nose, and a...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features with 50 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.0 carat...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Magic Alhambra collection features a lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx. The chain leng...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Long Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k rose gold and features a letterwood pendant. The Magic Alhambra collection inspired by lucky four-leaf clovers and the sca...
Category

Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This brooch comes with service paper from VCA store in New York and a VCA box. With 3 roun...
Category

20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Color Sapphire Flower White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Color Sapphire Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from Folie des Pres collection. The Folie des Prés collection celebrates nature in a profusion of wildflowers, wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Art Deco Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Emanating elegance and sophistication, comprising a 1920’s platinum Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet of geometric design, finely set with several luminous diamonds, emeralds, and Onyx thr...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef&Arpels Description: Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace Metal Type: 750WG/White Gold Weight 5.7g Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing Box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship for which the b...
Category

1970s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, light pink tourmaline gemstone. Fi...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamond 18K Rose Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful timeless creation from the world-renowned house of Van Cleef and Arpels. Presenting a very popular VCA Perlée ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold lined with beaded edges. Set wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA double cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 5.30 carats, accompanied by ...
Category

1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

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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