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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Peter Suchy
Creator: Seaman Schepps
Peter Suchy .49 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond earrings. 2 round cut rich green emeralds set in three prong 18k white gold settings. Each emerald has a halo of round diamonds around them. Designed and crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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

Peter Suchy 6.06 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink Tourmaline Rubellite and diamond pendant. Beautiful 6.06ct rich and deep pink pear shaped tourmaline with a halo of round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold. Along with the halo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 3.00 Carat Pear Shape Aquamarine White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine pendant necklace. 3.00ct pear shaped aqua set in a simple classic pendant which dangles from a twisted box 18 Inch chain. Designed and cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .55 Carat Round Ruby Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond dangle earrings. 2 bright red rubies mounted in 18k white gold bezel set wire settings. Each accented with a round bezel set diamond. Designed and crafted in the Pet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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

Peter Suchy .63 Carat Pear Ruby Diamond White Gold Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond earrings. 2 well cut pear shaped rich red rubies mounted in 14k white gold settings. Each ruby has a halo of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. Designed and crafted in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .58 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine bright red ruby and diamond earrings. 2 bright red round rubies mounted in three prong 18k white gold settings with a halo of full c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified cushion cut 1.95ct sapphire, set in a simple classic four prong 14k white gold setting with one round brilliant cut accent diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .25 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Alternative eternity diamond wedding band ring. 5 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a solid platinum setting. The diamonds are set in marquise shaped sections separated by grooved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.14 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dangle earrings. 4 old mine brilliant cut diamonds set in four prong basket settings. 2 old mine top diamonds with 2 separately GIA certified light yellow well matched old mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified emerald cut blue 1.63 carat sapphire. Set in a 14k white gold setting, accented with a halo of round and emerald cut diamonds alo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold, Diamond and Multicolored Stone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, aquamarine, citrine and diamond bracelet, Seaman Schepps, circa 1990s. Fashioned as four rows of carved multi g...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 2.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple elegance. Radiant cut diamond engagement ring. This radiant brilliant cut 2.24ct diamond is mounted in a four prong 18k white gold setting. Accented with 22 round brilliant cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .64 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple channel set Sapphire and diamond wedding band ring. 4 square cut sapphires alternating with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Designed and crafted in the P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy .49 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Bezel set round sapphire with 2 bezel set diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 royal blue sapp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 3.60 Carat Rectangle Aqua Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace. 3.60ct rectangle shape Aqua mounted sideways in a 14k white gold setting, accented with a row of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds along the top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Aquamarine, Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps aquamarine, diamond and" synthetic ruby" brooch in platinum and base metal. Circa 1945. The brooch features rectangluar step cut aqua...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Hinged Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dangle earrings. 46 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.00cts, set in 14k white gold settings. Two flower designed dangles each with seven round cut diamonds with a half ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.67 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. This 2.67ct oval sapphire is mounted in a 14k white gold simple basket setting with 6 round brilliant cut accent diamonds on the bail. GIA cert...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond wedding band ring. This unique wave design has a gentle flow from stone to stone. 3 round sapphires alternating with 2 round cut diamonds. Set in a platinum band...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Target Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Suspended diamond circular target earrings. 88 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.50cts make up these 14k white gold radiant dangle earrings. Each dangle has a cluster of 7 roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright purple oval natural no heat 1.11 carat sapphire in a custom design ring. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 oval purple sapphire, approx. 1.11cts GIA Certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Sapphire Gold Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These vintage earrings from Seaman Schepps feature mother of pearl with sapphire cabochons at the ends set in 18 karat yellow gold. These are ver...
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6.54 Cts Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Turbo shell earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at the Seaman Schepps atelier, back in the 1980. These turbo shell clips earrings has bee...
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1980s Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular diamond dome large cocktail ring. This ring boats 79 round brilliant cut diamonds of all different sizes. The largest one being in a center cluster with a halo of 6 round...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .55 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat round center ruby mounted in a simple 18k yellow gold three-stone engagement ring setting accented with two round cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .78 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright, ideal cut .78 carat diamond pendant. GIA certified round brilliant ideal cut diamond, set in a 4 prong simple basket platinum setting. 16 inch platinum chain. Designed and cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.75 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Swirl Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular open swirl diamond dangle earrings. Oval shaped 14k white gold raised dome framed settings with 374 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.75cts. Each dangle has detaile...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Sapphire Aqua Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine, sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. Two unusual elongated emerald cut natural aquas totaling 9.73cts. matched with blue and purple emerald cut accent sapphires, set in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .71 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified .71cts neon blue oval tourmaline mounted in a four prong 18k white gold setting with two round cut accent diamonds on each side....
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 11.32 Carat Emerald Cut Aqua Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum diamond aqua dangle earrings. Two natural untreated emerald cut aquamarines totaling 11.32cts set in 4 prong platinum settings. Each aqua is accented by one old mine cut di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 1.08 carat round emerald set in a 14k yellow gold four prong setting, accented with a round cut diamond set atop the emerald on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 6.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
This unique and rare Tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace comes from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 6.50 carat elongated emerald cut deep green tourmaline is set in four prong 18k yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy 7.44 Carat Aqua Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aqua and diamond three-stone engagement ring. 7.44ct octagonal shape aquamarine mounted securely in a platinum 8 pong setting and accented with 2 half moon side diamonds totaling 1.1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Triangular Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Violet sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Spectacular bright violet triangular cut sapphire mounted in an 18k white gold setting. One side of the setting is as split shank that be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps White Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps coral necklace with diamonds and sapphires. Circa 1980's.
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire

Seaman Schepps Aventurine Bead and Yellow Gold Rondelle 36.50 Inch Necklace
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A rare to find beaded Aventurine long necklace designed by Seaman Schepps. The Aventurine beads are separated by hand crafted 14K yellow gold rondell...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Shell Pendant with Aquamarine and Pearls in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Playful pendant, stunning piece of jewelry created by the legendary designer Seaman Schepps. Created with captivating seashell in a beautiful shade of grey and 18 Karat white gold, p...
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20th Century North American Artist Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .73 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Tsavorite garnet and diamond dangle earrings. Two bright green marquise tsavorite garnet dangles set in simple four prong settings, accented with two white brilliant princess cut dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.80 Carat Aquamarine Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright, clear blue aquamarine and diamond ring. 1.80ct eight sided bezel set aquamarine in a 14k white gold setting designed to show off the natural beauty of the stone. The stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy Oval Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal pendant necklace. Natural oval free form Australian boulder opal on rock matrix (not a doublet or triplet) in a simple 14k yellow gold pendant with a 19 inch double link rope ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.55 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band ring. Five beautiful well cut, well matched emerald step cut diamonds from a 1920's estate set in a simple platinum setting. The diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band ring. Seven beautiful well cut, well matched emerald step cut diamonds from a 1920's estate set in a simple platinum setting. The diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald heart and diamond necklace pendant. GIA Certified 1.81 carat natural heart shaped emerald set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo...
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Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Violet Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This bright, natural, no heat GIA certified 1.31ct violet oval sapphire has been set in this unique alternative engagement ring setting. Perfect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Square cut diamond engagement ring. This GIA certified 2.04 carat square emerald cut center diamond is graded F color, near colorles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.48 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band ring. 8 emerald cut diamonds mounted in a hand crafted platinum setting. The diamonds are well matched, have great brilliance and are beautifully cut. They are f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.43 Carat Marquise Moonstone Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright, wispy blue natural moonstone and diamond pendant necklace. 1.43ct Marquise cabochon moonstone, "evil eye" design. Set in 14k white gold setting with a 20 round brilliant cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 1.67 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band ring. 11 round cut diamonds totaling 1.67 set in a platinum mounting created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. The diamonds have nice brilliance and are separated by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Seaman Schepps 18k Yellow Gold and Rosewood Knot Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely, tailored and sculptured pair of Seaman Schepps designer earrings are remarkable in their simplicity and impact. Each consists of one fluted 18K yellow gold panel entwined with an opposing fluted rosewood panel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright rich green emerald and diamond earrings. GIA certified natural oval brilliant cut emeralds set in 14k white gold four prong settings, each with a halo of near colorless round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps 1950 New York Very Rare 18Kt Gold Wired Ring Carved in Amber
Located in Miami, FL
Rare vintage ring designed by Seaman Schepps. A modernist piece from the late American art deco period. Has been created in New York city, circa 195...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.51 Carat Marquise Shape Moonstone Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Moonstone and diamond halo pendant necklace. This marquise cut, cabochon 1.51ct moonstone has a wispy bluish hue color that can be seen in certain angles and lights. It is mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds. An 18 inch chain completes this Peter Suchy Workshop crafted piece. 1 oval cabochon bluish yellow moonstone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 7.06 Carat Aqua Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond dangle earrings. 2 emerald cut vibrant blue aquamarines totaling 7.06cts set in 18k white gold four prong settings, complemented with 2 trilliant cut diamonds....
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 5.80 Carat Aqua Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired. Aqua and diamond earrings. 2 trilliant cut diamonds, each with a pear shaped bright aquamarine dangle. Both totaling 5.80 carats in 14k white gold settings. Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.89 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural bluish green 1.89 carat emerald and diamond pendant necklace. This rare GIA certified emerald is from a 1920's estate and placed into a 14k yellow gold setting with 2 straigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 4.78 Carat Aqua Diamond Halo Gold Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring. 4.78ct round aquamarine with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. The aqua is rich and a bright blue color. The 18k white gold setting that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .81 Cart Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond earring. 2 oval bright green emeralds totaling .81cts set in 18k yellow gold settings. Each gemstone has a halo of 14 round brilliant cut white diamonds. Designed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.20 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round bright green tsavorite garnet and diamond earrings. 2 round Tsavorite stones, each with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k white gold. Designed and crafted in the P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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