Jewelry & Watches
1790s English Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Baroque Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry & Watches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
15th Century and Earlier Indian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Jewelry & Watches
1660s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1660s Italian Modernist Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Silver
1760s Antique Jewelry & Watches
Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
18th Century French High Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
14k Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 17th Century Romantic Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palla...
15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Jewelry & Watches
Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Jewelry & Watches
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Gold
1790s French Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald
15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1790s British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Indian Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
1770s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches
Late 18th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Jewelry & Watches
18th Century Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
18th Century Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Indian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Rock Crystal, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Other, Silver
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Mid-17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Emerald, 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 contemporary designers, 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.