Jewelry & Watches
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Pearl, Hessonite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Jewelry & Watches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Kyanite, Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophr...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Jewelry & Watches
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Tanzanite, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Jade, Quartz, Topaz, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Jewelry & Watches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Jewelry & Watches
Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry & Watches
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Art Deco Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry & Watches
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 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 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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